Jury deadlocked in early 2000s child sex abuse case
Frederick Fenderson, 64, stood trial this week on charges of child molestation and sexual misconduct with a minor he was charged with 20 years after the crime.
Month: April 2025
Region to serve those in need in honor of Pope Francis
“The best tribute that we could give to Pope Francis is to show someone today how much Jesus loves them by what we say and do.”
Earth Week: East Chicago residents learning to grow peppers, make lemonade
Local communities such as East Chicago are teaching residents how to grow their own veggies as part of extensive earth week programming.
Davich: Region veterans still fighting battles decades after serving our country
“(Michael) needed help navigating through the healthcare system so I offered to help guide him,” said his caregiver, Anna Smith.
Wrongful conviction course at PNW highlights justice system issues
“Criminal trials are not about innocence and guilt,” Criminal Justice professor Nicky Jackson said. “It’s about guilt and reasonable doubt.”
Region to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at dozens of Region locations. Held twice a year, the Drug Enforcement Administration collects hundreds of tons of prescription medication each cycle.
Amid concerns, EC council tables appropriation for merit-based bonuses
Council members voiced concerns over whether the timing of upcoming employee assessments would make the new bonus system unfair to city workers.
Judge labels murderous father, boyfriend as ‘selfish and irresponsible’
Samuel Edwards, 38, was sentenced to 92 ½ years for killing Ieisha Jefferson, 31, with his children in the house. He fled and never contacted his kids again.
Veteran cop hired to lead Winfield police through big changes
The new marshal replaces Daniel Ball, who resigned at the end of January after being placed on administrative leave.
IUN to host 35th annual forum on child abuse, neglect
Friday’s full-day forum includes 12 workshops, a keynote speaker and is free of charge.