Gallery: Newburgh hit by suspected tornado
A suspected tornado crossed the Ohio River and hit Newburgh, Ind., Saturday night tearing roofs off homes and toppling trees and power lines.
A suspected tornado crossed the Ohio River and hit Newburgh, Ind., Saturday night tearing roofs off homes and toppling trees and power lines.
According to scanner traffic, Hillcrest Drive near Newburgh was hit particularly hard. Officers reported seeing downed trees and a barn knocked down near Sharon Road.
Munster High School mid-year graduate Annie Ostojic has been named a 2020 Coca-Cola Scholar and will receive a $20,000 college scholarship.
Though bustling with development, Crown Point Mayor David Uran said the key to maintaining the city’s vibrancy often can’t be seen by the public.
St. John officials are trying to find ways to maintain the charm and character of the town, while providing residents with adequate quality-of-life amenities.
Over the next 20 years, the town is looking to strengthen its commercial district and provide residents with a good quality of life, said Town Council President Gerald Stiener.
The Lake County Jail has seven inmates medically isolated for flu-like symptoms as the sheriff’s department works to get COVID-19 tests, officials said.
The 76-year-old Munster man on board has been experiencing flu-like symptoms since March 21 and is in isolation with his 69-year-old wife. The two went on the trip to celebrate their upcoming birthdays, family said.
Hammond coach Larry Moore Jr., whose family has a rich basketball history, led the Wildcats to their third straight sectional championship.
Merrillville guard Keon Thompson Jr. and 21st Century guard Johnell Davis headline the 2020 Times All-Area boys basketball team.