Month: April 2019
Franciscan, Marquette leaders praise departing bishop
MICHIGAN CITY – When the Most Rev. Donald Hying steps down as Bishop of the Diocese of Gary to become the Bishop of Madison, Wisconsin, he will leave big shoes to fill in Northwest Indiana.
BESS Art Exposure gallery to close after Saturday book signing
The BESS Art Exposure gallery in Merrillville will close after about a year, at least for now, after a final book signing event Saturday.
At home with Marni Jameson: Top 10 Spring Cleaning Tasks – Just Do It
Ah spring! The season of hay fever, taxes and deep cleaning. Yuck. Besides the general housekeeping that I know you do on a regular basis, (right?) — like dusting, vacuuming, wiping counters, changing your sheets and generally tidying up —…
UPDATE: Coroner identifies man killed in fiery crash
GARY — Police and fire officials gained control of a vehicle fire long enough to pull the driver out after a crash on an interstate ramp Saturday morning, but they were unable to revive the victim.
Education foundation helps fund projects that keep Munster schools at the head of the class
It’s often noted that if states and municipalities wanted to invest in the things that matter in their communities, they’d be putting more money toward paying teachers and upgrading educational materials. Munster is taking the cue.
Celebration planned for longtime writer and former Times journalist Pat Colander
CHICAGO — A celebration of life is planned for former Times SHORE editor Pat Colander, who died in January at the age of 66.
As NRA meets in Indianapolis, a leadership struggle unfolds in the background
In a statement read to members of the group Saturday, NRA President Oliver North said he will not serve a second term and there is a “clear crisis.”
Iconic ‘Mayberry Car’ in Danville damaged by hit-and-run driver
An iconic car that sits outside Danville’s Mayberry Café was damaged by a hit-and-run driver on Friday.
First ship arrives at Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
The first ocean-going ship of the season arrived at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor last week, ushering in the international shipping season.