ValPAWraiso dog park a hit with canines, owners
The park has been in use since May 2020, but the pandemic prevented any large gathering.
Month: July 2021
Coroner identifies man dead after west-side shooting early Saturday
Officers responded to the 5900 block of Coquina Key Drive and found the man lying outside in a parking lot with gunshot wounds.
Roosters quieter than usual at Porter County Fair contest
Roosters had 30 minutes to be coaxed into crowing at the Porter County Fair.
Indiana-based firefighters lend a hand in the wildfire-filled West
Crews from the Great Lakes Fire Management Zone have been assisting in fire prevention efforts at Dinosaur National Monument and expect to see more deployments as nationwide resources are spread thin.
Gary offering incentive for those who get vaccinated at Saturday event
The event is from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Gary City Hall, 401 Broadway.
Program to teach how to care for forest
Women who own wooded land in Porter County are invited to learn how state and federal programs can assist them in managing the property.
E.C. Central grad Jefferson reportedly signs with Sacramento
Damien Jefferson (E.C. Central) has reportedly signed to play in the NBA’s Summer League for Sacramento.
Extra Mile combines running with other activities at races
“As part of our mission to the community, we want to provide fun events for all abilities to come together to run and walk and have fun,” Extra Mile co-owner Heather Henderlong said.
‘Stalker boyfriend’ charged with murder after killing woman, setting her car on fire, police say
A man faces murder and other charges for the 2018 homicide of 39-year-old Davita Ward, whose body was found “burned beyond recognition” in her car.
South Shore Line adds extra trains for Lollapalooza
The South Shore Line will run more westbound and eastbound trains this weekend for the popular Lollapalooza music festival in downtown Chicago.