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North Judson Town Council Discusses CCMG Application for Second Call Funding in 2024
The North Judson Town Council members discussed the application for the second call of INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant program this year. The paving projects would include W. Weninger St. from S. Garfield to George St, E. State St. from George St. to Schricker Ave., N. Garfield Ave. from Cherry St. to W. Vine St., W. Vine St. from Sheridan Ave. to Keller Ave., Arlington Ave. from Railroad St. to Pleasant St., and Main Street from Talmer Ave. to Lane St. Sidewalks would be included in the Main Street portion of the proposed projects.
Great Moments of 2023-24 - Football Completes Epic Rally to Upend Valparaiso with No Time Left
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- As the excitement builds for 2024-25, athletics is taking a look back at some great moments that defined the 2023-24 seasons. Today, we highlight the football team's epic rally to defeat Valparaiso 24-21 on the road last fall. On Oct. 14 in northern Indiana, things weren't looking...
Beecher Fourth Appears to Be ‘Bang-Up’ Success
The final numbers have not been crunched, but preliminary figures show Beecher’s Fourth of July Festival did a bang-up job in 2024. Beecher Trustee Todd Kraus told the board at the July 8 meeting it appeared to be a success. “We don’t have all the numbers because it ended...
School board keeps leadership the same for 2024-25 school year
Jeffrey Mensch (left) and Samantha Smith have been re-elected as the president and vice president of the Blind Brook Board of Education for the 2024-25 school year. The board voted on its leadership during the annual reorganization meeting on Wednesday, July 10. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Obituary: Donald J. Petrovic
Donald J. Petrovic, age 84, of Crete, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Beverly Petrovic, nee Larson. Loving father of Susan (Larry) Zavis and Kristin (Dan) Sprouse. Devoted grandfather of Danielle, Austin, Nick, and Jenna. Preceded in death by his parents Rudolph and Jewel Petrovic.
Woman arrested on warrant, accused of lying on her foster son and causing his death
NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WBBM) — A mother suspected in the death of her foster child in Northwest Indiana was in police custody Sunday night. Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff’s office. A warrant...
1 Million Cups appoints new leadership
Olatunji Ajani became the new executive director of 1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac entrepreneurial programs effective July 1. The post 1 Million Cups appoints new leadership appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
Wittenberg Village expansion uses universal design & innovative technologies to appeal to Chicagoland elders
Wittenberg Village, a non-profit Lutheran Life Community in Crown Point, Indiana, announces the expansion of its 62+ senior living community with up to 24 new cottage homes. However, this isn’t your grandma’s cottage. Wittenberg Village is betting that younger retirees in their 60s and early 70s will gravitate towards innovative smart home technology and universal design capable of growing and adapting to their needs for the decades to come.
Indiana Woman Killed as Severe Storms Ravage Midwest, Over 460K Without Power
An Indiana woman, identified as 44-year-old Laura Nagel, lost her life in an incident during the tumultuous overnight storms that battered parts of the Midwest, specifically in Cedar Lake, Indiana. WRTV reported that a tree fell on her home late Monday night amidst conditions which saw winds escalating to destructive speeds, leading to a fatality that punctuates the trail of havoc wrought by the storm system.
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Phyllis Schroeder
The Region is known for hosting folks for what they think will be a season of their life, but they wind up staying a lifetime. The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Valparaiso University, the steel mill industry, and large public education systems draw a variety of people to the area for many different reasons. Phyllis Schroeder did not intend to return to the Region after she received a degree from Valparaiso University (VU), yet here she is.
UPDATE: NIPSCO says most will have power Wednesday in wake of fatal, tornado producing storm
NIPSCO is now predicting that most of the 27,000 customers still without power as a result of Monday night's fatal storm will have their lights back on by the end of Wednesday. "Some of those in the hardest hit areas of Hammond, Gary and Goshen may experience outages extending into...
Judge dismisses case against mother accused in child neglect death a week before trial
CROWN POINT — A judge dismissed a case against a 37-year-old woman accused of playing a role in the death of her 4-month-old child after prosecutors determined they didn't have enough evidence to prove the case. Erin K. Murray had been charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in...
Jasper County Arrest Log, July 10-15
Anthony Luchetti, 43, of Rensselaer, was arrested by the Rensselaer Police Department for trafficking with an inmate, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and possession of cocaine or narcotic drug. Tyler K. Tannehill, 20, of Rensselaer, was arrested by the Rensselaer Police Department for domestic battery within the...
219 News Now: Mrvan Obtains Federal Funding to Help Improve Public Safety in Gary
Check out these top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com. 'Along the South Shore Line' Artist to Exhibit in Beverly Shores: https://bit.ly/3Y47XZB. Mrvan Obtains Federal Funding to Help Improve Public Safety in Gary: https://bit.ly/3LpPLlI. Nippon, U.S. Steel Running Ads Promoting Merger: https://bit.ly/3WmU0EV. Bryon Clouse Interview. Stay connected with...
Gary SouthShore RailCats box score from Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts. 2B — Hernandez, Grullon (LC). Pitching summary — LAKE COUNTRY — Swanda (6 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 6 BB, 3 SO), Lackey (1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO), Cantleberry (1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 SO), Kunz (1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO). RAILCATS — Tiedemann (4 1/3 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 4 SO), Hull (1 2/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 SO), Grimm (2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO), Dotson (1 IP, 0 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 3 SO). WP — Swanda (7-1). LP — Tiedemann (4-5). Hitting — RAILCATS — Rodriguez (0-4), Diaz (1-5, R), Perez (0-4), Valera (1-3, RBI), Basabe (0-3), Castillo (1-4), Del Valle (0-2), Sierra (1-3), Edwards (1-3). RECORDS — Lake Country DockHounds 25-34, Gary SouthShore RailCats 23-37.
Church Briefs: July 17, 2024
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, at 310 N. Meadow St., Grant Park, and the Rev. Kyle Timmons, have shared the summer schedule. Worship is held at 9 a.m. Sundays (and is streamed on Facebook Live). Additionally:. • Thursday through Saturday will be a teacher/homeschool sale.
Gary UMC in Wheaton to host August blood drive
During the summer months, the need for blood is great. Walk-ins are welcome at the blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton. You can also plan ahead and sign up for a slot between 2 and 6 p.m. via garychurch.org. For every pint donated,...
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