Cancer shook Carlea Funk’s world. She carried West Vigo to regionals, now community carries her
Three weeks ago, a routine sports physical led to a cancer diagnosis. Funk kept fighting, and she’s not done yet.
Month: June 2022
Man airlifted in Region motorcycle wreck
Police originally said the man died from his injuries, however, corrected information was later provided to The Times.
Brinkley Kita is playing postseason hero for Crown Point
Brinkley Kita has picked the perfect time to put in some her best performances of the year for Crown Point.
Church service mourns Texas shooting victims
About 25 people joined Pastor Jason Pena at the Hobart church Wednesday to pray for the 21 victims, teachers, administrators, students, first responders and the family of the offender.
Meats by Linz crosses state line, breaks ground in Hammond for new plant
Meats by Linz will bring 300 jobs to Hammond and eventually hire about 50 more employees, Hammond Director of Economic Development Anne Anderson said.
Gas prices averaging over $5 a gallon in much of Northwest Indiana
Gas prices now average more than $5 a gallon in Northwest Indiana’s most populous counties.
Groundbreaking for national Desert Storm memorial set for July 14
Veterans and other dignitaries are set to convene at 9 a.m. Region time July 14 to turn the first spades of dirt at what will become the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial.
One in custody as SWAT responds to Chesterton apartment building, police say
Chesterton Chief of Police Tim Richardson instructed people to avoid the area, which was largely blocked off Tuesday afternoon.
Valparaiso City Council selects former mayor to serve on school board
Jon Costas was one of two applicants. The council emphasized his experience.
Great Lakes steel production jumps by 20,000 tons
Great Lakes steel production rose by 20,000 tons last week, while steel capacity utilization improved, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.