Gary school damaged by weekend gunfire, police say
GARY — Gunfire last weekend damaged a window at an elementary school in the city’s Glen Park section, police said.
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Florence death toll climbs to 37; Trump visits stricken area
WILMINGTON, N.C. — The death toll from Hurricane Florence climbed to at least 37, including two women who drowned when a sheriff’s van taking them to a mental health facility was swept away by floodwaters, and North Carolina’s governor pleaded…
Russia blames Israel for plane shot down by Syrian missile
MOSCOW — A Russian reconnaissance aircraft was shot down by a Syrian missile over the Mediterranean Sea, killing all 15 people on board, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday. It blamed Israel for the crash, saying the plane was caught…
Lake County Council needs to be more fiscally responsible
Time and time again I see an article featuring the Lake County Council voting to spend more money and hand out more raises. It is time to stop adding pet projects and handing out raises to county employees. If the…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Holcomb getting it right on road infrastructure
A Sept. 11 guest column that interpreted Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Connections initiative was correct in some regards. But overall, it missed the mark.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Democrats’ strategy undermines effect of revelation against Kavanaugh
The sudden release of a “mysterious letter” allegedly accusing Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct as a teenager appears to be a last-ditch effort by Democrats to derail his confirmation to the Supreme Court. And the behavior of anti-Kavanaugh s…
Schererville police warn woman against leaving small dog in hot car
SCHERERVILLE — An officer issued a warning to a woman Saturday for leaving her small white dog in her car while she was inside a restaurant, police said.
Miller resident blends music and technology careers
Greg Bueltmann has long been a fan of the musical arts. His interests have also lied in the technology field.
UPDATE: Showdown hearing not yet set: Dems, GOP arguing on witnesses
WASHINGTON — Wrestling for advantage, Democratic and Republican senators argued Tuesday over who could, should or would testify at next Monday’s hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman who accuses him of a sexual assault when t…
Indiana State Teachers Association president to speak in Michigan City
Indiana State Teachers Association President Teresa Meredith will appear at the P.A.R.C. community center in Michigan City for an open dialogue Thursday evening.