First phase of Crown Point water project wrapping up, officials say
On Wednesday, Albert Stong, president of Commonwealth Engineers, told the Board of Public Works via a Zoom meeting that work is nearly complete.
Month: April 2020
COVID-19 not stopping crime in La Porte County, but incarcerations are down
La PORTE — With places like the casino, outlet mall, bars and liquor stores closed under the state stay-at-home order, one might think the number of crimes reported to police would diminish.
LPHS yearbook staff comes up with alternative to fill spring sports pages
The cancellation of spring sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic means empty baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, golf courses and track and field venues all over the United States.
Region restaurants continue to offer carryout, curbside pickup, delivery amid coronavirus restrictions
Here are some of the Region restaurants open and ready to serve amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gary mayor to be tested after contact with top health official who is COVID-19 positive
Health Commissioner Dr. Roland Walker said he was tested nine days ago for COVID-19, and received the news that he was positive on Friday.
Being masked doesn’t mean being boring: These readers show off their mask style
Readers sent us photos of how they’re rocking their masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus in Indiana: What we learned Wednesday from the governor’s news conference
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and health officials updated the public on the state’s response to COVID-19 during a Wednesday afternoon news conference.
Spring salads and fun with grandchildren
Lovina’s Amish Kitchen is written by Lovina Eicher, Old Order Amish writer, cook, wife, and mother of eight. Readers can write to Eicher at PO Box 1689, South Holland, IL 60473 (please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply);…
Coronavirus cancels Pierogi Fest for 2020
Pierogi Fest has been rescheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus got you feeling stressed, anxious, worried? New Region hotline can help
A new, 24-hour mental health wellness hotline — 800-706-2751 — is available to Northwest Indiana residents feeling, among other things, fear, anxiety and isolation in connection with the coronavirus pandemic.