Lake Area United Way donates $500,000 for coronavirus relief
The money will help people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to get food and pay their rent, mortgage and utility bills.
Month: February 2021
Senators OK plan to shift some public notice advertising to government websites
State Sen. Jim Buck, R-Kokomo, views the legislation as a way to transition to all-electronic public notices, instead of local governments paying to publish the notices in a newspaper.
Have confidence in Patrick Mahomes’ turf toe surgery
A local doctor, and former podiatrist for Notre Dame athletics, believe there’s no reason to worry in Patrick Mahomes’ health moving forward.
SBA has awarded $200 billion in COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded $200 billion in COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Senate rejects attempt to strip control of public safety spending from local elected officials
The measure would have barred local governments from reducing their operating budget for public safety services unless the locality’s total revenue decreased in the prior year or was due to shrink in the year ahead.
Region’s depth to be showcased in Saturday’s DAC meet
Northwest Indiana gymnasts typically perform well at the state level. Saturday’s Duneland Athletic Conference meet is a tune-up for the postseason with bragging rights on the line.
St. John councilman resigns
In a Facebook post Sunday to the St. John, Indiana, group, as well as on his politician profile, Paul Panczuk announced his resignation, citing a change at his job for the early departure.
Senate advances COVID-19 lawsuit liability shield to the governor
Senate Enrolled Act 1 is the first legislative proposal of the 2021 General Assembly to win approval by both chambers and head to the governor, who has vowed to sign it into law.
PHOTOS: Winter storm hits central Indiana with more snow expected
About an inch of snow fell in Central Indiana Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service, and up to another 10 inches is expected.
James ‘The Beerman’ Smith might not return to Lucas Oil when fans come back
His stadium job is hand-to-hand, yell-in-your-face: All things that raise flags in a Coronavirus-stricken world.