Author tells of Lincoln’s boyhood through Lincoln’s own voice
Many people aren’t aware that Abraham Lincoln spent his formative years in Southern Indiana, moving there from Kentucky with his family at age 7, leaving with them when he was 21.
Lake County News
Theater owner kick-starts fund drive
CROWN POINT — The new owner of the Crown Theater is kicking it up a notch as he invites the public to get involved in the restoration of the landmark building.
Typhoon pounds south China after killing 64 in Philippines
HONG KONG — Typhoon Mangkhut barreled into southern China on Sunday, killing two people after lashing the Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain that left at least 64 dead and dozens more feared buried in a landslide.
Mind on Money: The next crisis never looks like the last one
This month is the 10-year anniversary of the start of the 2008-2009 financial crisis. There continues to be much to learn from this time period, and over the past two weeks we talked about how I now think about investment…
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Downtown Crown Point McDonald’s to reopen with self-order kiosks in November; Hammond tearing down Jefferson Hotel, getting new strip mall with Gloria Jean’s
One of the most heavily trafficked McDonald’s in the Region, in downtown Crown Point, is closed for renovations, but should reopen by the end of November with a whole new dining experience.
Florence death toll swells to 14 as rivers rise
NEW BERN, N.C. — As the death toll from Florence grew and hundreds of people were pulled from flooded homes, North Carolina braced for catastrophic, widespread river flooding that could be the next stage of a mounting disaster.
Guest commentary: Start saving early
A colleague recently referenced an article indicating the average American begins to take his or her financial planning seriously at 36 years of age. Experience tells us this is often later in Northwest Indiana because of the prevalence of pensions…
EDITORIAL: Don’t allow government by shell game in Gary
Government by shell game won’t repair the dire financial straits of a foundering Gary.
Martha Wash takes on a role in ‘WaistWatchers The Musical!’
For singer/entertainer Martha Wash, performing in “WaistWatchers The Musical!” has taken her a bit out of her comfort zone.