Packing away the paczki
MICHIGAN CITY — For the third consecutive year, the Michigan City Fire Department put on its chow-down face and won the crown at the annual Donut Eating Contest fundraiser for the Salvation Army of Michigan City.
Month: June 2019
It's vigilante activist vs. politically connected farmer in Fair Oaks cruelty controversy
One is the Batman of the animal welfare world. The other is an innovative farmer with ties to Trump. Both are mavericks in their fields.
It's vigilante activist vs. politically connected farmer in animal abuse controversy
One is the Batman of the animal welfare world. The other is an innovative farmer with ties to Trump. Both are mavericks in their fields.
How Title IX has changed the game for women
Since its passage in 1972, Title IX has led to more participation by women in federally funded sports as well as more lawsuits over discrimination and sexual harassment.
Man dies on shore after scattering ashes of wife on park lake
LAPORTE — A sudden heart attack took a man’s life on the shores of a LaPorte lake right after fulfilling his wife’s dying wishes of having her ashes scattered on the water.
Gary teachers to be fired after ‘Most Annoying Male’ trophy given to student with autism, school district says
GARY — The Gary Community School Corp. has taken its first steps in firing three teachers related to the awarding last month of a “Most Annoying Male” trophy to a fifth grade student who has autism.
Giving nature a helping hand
MICHIGAN CITY – Save the Dunes unveiled a new award this year and it went to a group of students from Michigan City High School.
Kelly heads stellar Sinai lineup
WESTVILLE – Five prominent leaders will be speaking during the Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum series’ 66th season this fall, starting with former White House Chief of Staff Gen. John F. Kelly, U.S. Marine Corps (RET).
Third cryotherapy studio chilling out the Tri-Town
One of the coolest trends in Northwest Indiana is dunking yourself in subzero temperatures to treat aches, pains and inflammation.
WNBA players risk injury overseas, but they'll keep playing in those leagues
The WNBA’s average compensation if benefits are included is $116,000, leading players to risk offseason injury in overseas leagues.