Lake County Bar Association honors attorneys, judges who died in 2024
Twelve Region attorneys and judges who died in 2024 were recognized Tuesday for their work in the justice system and the lives they lived outside the courtroom.
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Fraudster calling Region residents posing as Lake County Sheriff’s Office, real department says
The scammer, whose real identity has not been determined by police, has been calling Region residents and posing as county police, Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said.
Christmas Day beating results in murder charges for 42-year-old man
Prosecutors upgraded an attempted murder charge to murder after the victim died from his injuries two days after the beating, documents show.
3 EC Cental High School staff members placed on leave amid investigation
Principal Abrian Brown, Dean of Students Corey Bailey and head varsity boys basketball coach Alaa Mroueh were each charged with felony residential entry stemming.
Man charged with murder after he mistakenly shot his son during armed robbery
“Evidence indicates Gregory Turner is a co-conspirator for armed robbery, upon which he inadvertently kills his co-conspirator (his son),” a detective wrote.
Schererville Little Italy development hits snag, racetrack, Kennedy Avenue projects moving ahead
The owners of Dyer’s Little Italy have nixed plans for residential units, but are still seeking to bring a restaurant and retail space to Downtown Schererville.
Winfield housekeeper charged with stealing $118K in gold coins
“Oliver told me that she took the coins because she was having financial troubles and she wanted to give her grandkids a good Christmas,” police said.
Man dead following New Chicago shooting
“Witnesses reported hearing loud screams prior to a physical altercation, which escalated into gunfire,” police said.
Merrillville to fight court-ordered reestablishment of town court
On December 26, a Lake County Judge ruled that Merrillville’s Clerk Treasurer should have been able to cast the deciding “yes” vote on an ordinance that would have reopened the court.
Taylor Swift tribute concert coming to Memorial Opera House
Swifties, unite: a Taylor Swift tribute concert is taking place at the Memorial Opera House in downtown Valparaiso. Red Revolution: The Taylor Swift Experience will perform the work of the world’s biggest pop star at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.…