Indianapolis fire: Man killed in blaze near Keystone Avenue
Officials said the fatal fire happened shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Norwaldo Avenue on the north side.
Month: March 2020
GUEST COMMENTARY:
The coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed day to day life for everyone across Northwest Indiana, our state and our nation. Restaurants have been ordered closed to dining in; schools, libraries and nonessential businesses are shut down until further notice…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Scoville Brothers makes great sauces
We enjoyed Nick Kindelspergeer’s article in the March 18 edition entitled “Burning Questions.” Unfortunately, the article covered only large company product, while ignoring outstanding, locally produced sauces.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A plea to private gyms to close
This is a plea to the owners of private gyms in our state to close your facilities until the COVID-19 virus pandemic threat has passed. I am fully aware of the financial implications for the owners and employees of these…
WALTER WILLIAMS: Socialism’s past
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ call for socialism has resonated among many Americans, particularly young Americans. They’ve fallen prey to the idea of a paradise here on Earth where things are free and there’s little want. But socialists never reveal what turns…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump is incapable of governing America
Donald Trump is incapable of governing America. He governs by threat and blame and insult. The president demonstrates neither the humanity nor the leadership necessary to work for the common good! My argument becomes only stronger when the needful popu…
Audit finds Gary charter school in financial distress
Steel City Academy charter school in Gary is in significant financial distress and may be unable to continue as a going concern, according to a new audit.
GUEST COMMENTARY:
We are losing a fierce advocate and a great representative with Congressman Pete Visclosky’s retirement. I’m grateful to have gotten my own start in public service working for him as a federal projects coordinator, and I know he’ll be sorely…
Commentary: We’ll get through this; don’t stop dreaming
The leisure travel industry is pretty non-existent right now. Big event spaces are closed. Museums, theaters, national parks and other attractions have closed. Disney World has closed. The Las Vegas strip has gone dark. It’s being felt all over.
NWI will thrive by deliberately investing in hometowns
Change is constant; however, hometowns are forever!