Area Briefs
South Shore Line invites first responders to ride the train for free
South Shore Line invites first responders to ride the train for free
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EAST CHICAGO — Within two weeks of meeting, Daniel and Julie Aviles knew they would one day marry.
Police said Kenneth Long was drunk and had marijuana in his system about 7 p.m. Tuesday when he struck two women pushing strollers holding children.
It didn’t take long for Cole Rainwater (Lake Central) to earn the first honor of his career, as the Valparaiso freshman was named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday.
HAMMOND — A Hammond school safety director is retiring following an internal investigation confirmed by police officials last week.
First Merchants Corp. and MBT Financial Corp. have finalized a merger. Following regulatory approvals last month, the companies closed the merger through a 100% stock transaction effective Sept. 1.