Porter County braces for economic fallout from COVID-19
The Porter County Council is starting to adjust its spending plans to account for expected revenue losses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Month: May 2020
Man found dead at northeast-side gas station
Officers found the man with “undisclosed trauma” shortly after 10 p.m. at the Citgo gas station in the 2700 block of East 38th Street, IMPD said.
Breakingviews TV: Mr. Unpopular
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may be serving up nearly $2 trillion in stimulus but he’s suddenly deeply unpopular. That will make it hard for him to take full advantage of the moment to push reforms that could buttress the economic recovery, Pete …
‘Every human deserves to eat’: Grassroots food pantry fights hunger amid the coronavirus
No Questions Asked Food Pantry has seen a significant increase in demand — providing enough food for as many as 600 grocery kits on a busy week.
Food pantry serves everyone, no paperwork needed
Satch Cole, sometimes known for activism through Indy10 Black Lives Matter, helps everyone who needs food or supplies, no questions asked.
La Porte County Public Library Events
Week at a glance at the La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave.
Area Briefs
Lane closures scheduled for Ind. 39 and U.S. 35 in La Porte
Tanker spill shuts down Indianapolis Boulevard in East Chicago
A tanker spill shut down Indianapolis Boulevard in East Chicago Tuesday night.
Veteran cop named Merrillville’s first African American police chief
Wiley Luther Cuttino, who has served as a Merrillville police officer for more than 25 years, has been named the department’s new chief.
Golf returns to Crooked Stick, and John Daly II walks in dad’s footsteps
Dye National Junior Invitational honors Pete and Alice Dye, who designed the course.