Month: July 2019
Hammond Historical Society to honor striking workers slain in ‘Hammond massacre’
A century ago, workers at the Standard Steel Car Co. in Hammond went on strike over low pay and an unsafe workplace.
Gary mulls limit on home-based businesses, citing neighbor complaints
GARY — A local resident cautioned Gary council members to stop letting outsiders take advantage of the city’s lax laws to operate day care centers and other businesses out of houses, but not living in Gary.
Gerald Cole talks recovery after being shot by IMPD officer
Indianapolis agreed to pay $2.15 million to Gerald Cole to settle a lawsuit stemming from the October 2016 incident with Officer James Perry.
Two Griffith Dems plan to withdraw from ballot, party’s town chairman says
GRIFFITH — Two Democratic candidates for municipal office in Griffith say they intend to withdraw from the race, a move that would leave just one Democrat on the ballot for six town offices up for grabs this year.
Unarmed man shot in back by IMPD officer settles lawsuit for millions
The officer involved has a history of complaints.