Adopting a forever friend: Rescue group offers hope for pets, joy for humans
There are various adoption success stories through Treasured Friends Pet Rescue, a nonprofit agency that’s been in existence since May 1998.
Month: January 2021
Man escapes with pets before fire engulfs, destroys home near Chesterton
A residents of the home was awakened by smoke alarms and the barking of a dog, and was able to evacuate through a basement window with the pets, Chesterton spokesman Kevin Nevers said.
Park board gets into sticky wicket over croquet court legal expenses
The Northwest Indiana Croquet Association proposes building a croquet court for members and the public to use.
Here’s how much snow fell in Indianapolis and what to expect for Monday
Central Indiana received its first real snowstorm of the new year this weekend, and forecasters say more of the white stuff might be coming on Monday.
WATCH NOW: New St. John fire chief LaDuke looks to increase communication, community involvement
“I want to embrace communication and make this not a fire station, (but) more of a firehouse,” St. John Fire Chief Kevin LaDuke told The Times recently.
3 new Transit Development District proposals open to public review
The public has the opportunity to review and comment on proposed boundaries for Transit Development Districts around South Shore Line stations in Portage, East Chicago and Gary’s Miller neighborhood, each of which will be the subject of online presenta…
Commentary: 5 ways to teach your children to give back
In the era of COVID-19, many charitable organizations find themselves in a precarious financial position while experiencing unprecedented demand, and could greatly benefit from the generosity of those in their community.
Over 150 new COVID-19 cases reported in NWI
No new deaths were recorded and over 150 new COVID-19 cases were reported across NWI’s five-county area, health officials said.
Suspect dies after exchange of gunfire with police in Carmel
A suspect was shot after exchanging gunfire with Carmel police in the 400 block of West Main Street.
Couple linked to teens’ homicides await trial date on federal firearms charges
Dawn M. Carden, 42, and Alvino S. “Vino” Amaya, 36, both of Gary, are being held in custody pending trial in a federal firearms case. They’ve been linked — but not charged — to the homicides of teens.