Steel production down 7% in January
Steel production ticked up by 2,000 tons in the Great Lakes region last week, continuing a slow start for the year, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Month: February 2023
Suspect leads pursuit across Illinois border, smashes multiple vehicles, sheriff says
Two suspects in the Monday afternoon pursuit are in custody, Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez said Tuesday. The other two are at large.
Trespassing student brings gun to Hammond Central High School
A gun was found inside a student’s backpack at Hammond Central High School on Tuesday. District officials said the situation was handled before anyone was harmed.
Trespassing student brings gun to Hammond Central High School
A gun was found inside a student’s backpack at Hammond Central High School on Tuesday. District officials said the situation was handled before anyone was harmed.
Highland police chief set to retire
Longtime Police Chief Pete Hojnicki will soon be hanging up his badge after many years of service to the town.
NOTES: Always a force, Ben Krikke finds another gear for Valparaiso
Ben Krikke is hitting another gear.
Region senator seeking to strike potential for Illiana Expressway from Indiana law
“It’s a project the Indiana Department of Transportation is not going to be pursuing, they tell me,” said state Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell.
Chesterton Feed and Garden Center gives to Audubon after Christmas bird count
Chesterton Feed and Garden Center owner Chuck Roth and a few of his employees are a few of the thousands nationwide who take part in the annual Christmas Bird Count.