Armed Dunkin’ robber says he was on cocaine, ‘blacked out,’ records show
A man who allegedly pulled a knife during a robbery at a Dunkin’ told detectives he’d smoked 3.5 grams of cocaine beforehand and didn’t remember entering the store.
Month: October 2024
Lake County Council shuffling funds to cover retroactive police pay raises
County police are receiving a 7% pay raise for 2024, retroactive to the beginning of the calendar year, a 5% pay raise in 2025, and another 4% pay increase for 2026.
Greyhound announces expansion of Gary bus service
Greyhound announced at a Thursday press conference held at Gary’s Gateway Park that it will be “almost doubling” intercity bus service to the city.
83-year-old time capsule discovered at Dunes National Park contains surprises, officials say
“All of us realize that in a few moments we shall have dedicated these premises, rich in historic lore and tradition, for the mental, physical, and moral growth of our Youth.”
219 News Now: Up to two-week road closure for Michigan City South Shore Line station project starting Friday
Here’s your 219 News Now for October 3, 2024. Up to two-week road closure for Michigan City South Shore Line station project starting Friday. Check out these top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com.
Orland Township celebrates pets, remembers dedicated staffer
The 2024 Orland Township Pet-Palooza found temperatures in the 90s. Hot dogs — and cats — joined thousands of humans during the animal-themed event.
Sandburg girls volleyball team dons costumes to raise money for their sport
Emily Hasan was blue. The senior defensive specialist/libero for Sandburg’s girls volleyball team dressed as a Smurf for the team’s first Fashion Show and Raffle fundraiser.
Hammond Historical Society to host Oak Hill Cemetery Tour
The Hammond Historical Society will lead the public through a stroll through history this weekend.
Woman sentenced to probation in attempted cocaine dealing case at Griffith gyro shop
Carrie Demoff, 56, admitted Wednesday that she operated Broad Street Gyros when cocaine was delivered to a customer inside an order of cheese sticks in 2017.
Gary student detained after posting photo with a weapon in bathroom stall
A student at West Side Leadership Academy posted a picture of themselves posing with a weapon in a school bathroom stall, Gary School Corporation said Wednesday.