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A jazzy good time at The Jazz and Family Festival with Orbert Davis
Momence was alive with the sound of jazz Saturday afternoon as an area favorite returned to the stage. The Jazz and Family Festival, headlined by Momence native Orbert Davis, took over Island Park, where attendees enjoyed children’s games, food trucks and more. Davis was joined by Bobbi Wilsyn, The...
Things to do July 26-Aug. 1 in the Chicago suburbs, Northwest Indiana
Here are some events happening from July 26 to Aug. 1 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. Comedian Pete Davidson performs at 7 p.m. July 26 at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue in Gary. Tickets are $59.50-$204.50. At 5400 W. 29th Ave. 219-228-2383; hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com.
Crown Point man led chase, soiled police vehicle, report says
VALPARAISO — A 36-year-old Crown Point man, accused of leading a vehicle chase then defecating in a police car and again when arriving at the county jail, faces multiple criminal charges, according to Porter County police. A county officer said shortly before 7 a.m. Saturday he saw a vehicle...
Sunday night house fire draws out several departments
BEVERLY SHORES — It appears no one was injured in a house fire Sunday night on East Atwater Avenue in Beverly Shores, according to the Chesterton Fire Department. The department was called out to the fire shortly before 9 p.m. to join local firefighters and departments from Burns Harbor and Portage.
Light the Way lights up Downtown Chesterton
The Thomas Centennial Park in Downtown Chesterton was transformed into a worship service with a touch of county fair atmosphere on a picture-perfect summer night Friday. Hundreds from the surrounding communities passed through the park during a five-hour period for Light the Way: Night of Worship. It is the third time that the Thomas Centennial Park has served as the venue for a Light the Way event.
CHS HoF 2024 class loaded with firepower
The Chesterton Athletic Department Hall of Fame Class of 2024 has 10 entries and includes the all-time leading scorer in boys basketball and girls basketball history, as well as the school’s longest tenured coach ever. Zack Novak, named team MVP in each of his four seasons at Chesterton, from...
Gary SouthShore RailCats box score from Sunday, July 21, 2024
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts. 2B — Basabe, Castillo (RC); Craig, Ordonez, Davis, Finol, Lott (KC). HR — Contreras 2, Sierra (RC). Pitching summary — RAILCATS — Tiedemann (4 2/3 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO), Sanabria (1 1/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO), Valdez (1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO), Hull (1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO). KANE COUNTY — Fox (4 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO), Williams (1 1/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 SO), Brewer (1 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO), Carter (1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO), Beardsley (1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO). WP — Williams. LP — Tiedemann. Hitting — RAILCATS — Rodriguez (1-5, R), Diaz (1-4, R), Basabe (1-3, 2B, RBI), Perez (0-3), Castillo (1-4, 2B, R), Del Valle (2-4), Contreras (2-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 3 RBI), Sierra (1-4, HR, R, RBI), Edwards (0-3). RECORDS — Kane County Cougars 37-27, Gary SouthShore RailCats 24-41.
Duneland Chamber honors volunteers, businesses
Tom Felter Jr., who has been a paramedic for more than 30 years in the Duneland community, regularly shares his experience as a parent of a child with Down Syndrome to help the community attain a better understanding and interactions with disabled people. Felter was honored as a Serviceperson of...
NIPSCO work resulting in road closure
PORTAGE — Brown Street between Mulberry Avenue and Central Avenue will be close to traffic due to NIPSCO pole placements, the City of Portage said. The road closure will take place between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 26, and again on July 30-31, weather permitting.
Valpo man killed when his motorcycle hit a car making a U-turn
A Valparaiso motorcyclist was killed Saturday morning when a car in front of him made an unplanned U-turn. Nicholas Wawok, 46, was pronounced dead from his injuries at the scene of the crash near 197 E. Division Road, according to a release from the Porter County Coroner’s Office. Around...
UPDATE: Valpo man identified as motorcyclist killed when SUV reportedly made sudden U-turn
CENTER TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Valparaiso man has been identified as the motorcyclist killed late Saturday morning after the driver of an SUV ahead of him made a sudden U-turn in his path, resulting in a collision, according to Porter County police. The deceased motorcyclist was identified early Monday...
Ali Sierazy to run at Butler, her ‘dream school’
Bus rides can be a blast for high school athletes, even if nothing special happens on them. One in particular stands out for recent Chesterton High graduate Ali Sierazy, an accomplished distance runner, because something special did happen. The girls track and field team was on its way back from...
Shelby Community Band bids farewell to director with Saturday performance
As the saying goes, “all good things must come to an and,” and for Angelo Anton, that means leaving the Shelby Community Band. The band’s director is leaving to pursue his doctorate at the University of Cincinnati.
Get Healthy: MAAC Foundation teams with programs to help first responders in situations involving people with disabilities
Crown Point firefighter Matt Kodicek, with his son Ben, who is on the autism spectrum, talks about how Ben's Blue Bags help first responders help autistic people in emergency situations. It's supported by the MAAC Foundation. Get Healthy: MAAC Foundation teams with programs to help first responders in situations involving...
Teen in custody following stabbing in Portage
PORTAGE — A sixteen-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly stabbing his stepfather during a domestic disturbance on Monday, police say. At approximately 2:18 p.m., officers showed up at a residence on the 2700 block of Russell Street following reports of a stabbing, according to Portage police Capt. Rob Maynard.
RCSC elementary, middle school students perform well on ILEARN test
RENSSELAER — Results from the state ILEARN test for grades 3-8 have Rensselaer Central school officials praising their students and teachers this week. ILEARN results were released to school corporations last Wednesday morning. ILEARN is a standardized test that replaced the ISTEP test in 2019. It is designed to...
Sharon G. White
She was born on December 27, 1946 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Victor and Ruby Apolzan. Her Parents and her sister, Vicki preceded her in death. Sharon is survived by her husband, E.G. White; son Brett (Heather) White; and their two beautiful children Bo and Baylee. She became a Mimi which pleased her to no end. Also, she is survived by several cousins.
Gas prices spike over $4 a gallon in Northwest Indiana after storms cause refinery power outage
Gas prices spiked over $4 a gallon in much of Northwest Indiana after last week's storms caused a power outage at ExxonMobil's 248,000-barrel-a-day refinery in Joliet, limiting gas supplies in the Midwest. Analysts do not yet know how long gas prices will be elevated for. The average price of gas...
Brook Library plans upcoming events
FAMILY FLICK FRIDAY – Join the Brook Library for Family Flick Fridays! One Friday a month we will feature a G or PG-rated movie on our big screen. Admission is free, and we’ll even provide popcorn! July’s feature will be on July 26th at 5:00 pm. To see what movie is playing or for more information, visit www.brook.lib.in.us.
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