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Outside the spotlight: Craig Doelling is The Times Softball Coach of the Year
HEBRON — Craig Doelling isn't a big fan of the spotlight. When Hebron captured the Class 2A Sectional 34 championship in late May, Doelling — the Hawks head coach — was hesitant of a postgame interview. It's not that he's shy, he just felt the players deserved...
Chesterton’s action against Olthof Homes validated
The Town of Chesterton has been vindicated by a Porter County judge concerning its enforcement action in 2022 against Olthof Homes for stormwater violations at its Springdale subdivision construction site. Olthof Homes filed suit in 2022 against the town after being fined $137,400 and ordered at one point to stop...
Hitting the floor running: IU Northwest poised for successful first season under Monahan-Keith
GARY -- With 11 returning players and a senior-heavy roster from a 17-12 team, Nicki Monahan-Keith expects to hit the floor running in her first year as head coach at IU Northwest. "I accomplished a lot as a player, even the last four years, being an assistant coach, going to...
Echoes of the Past
Monday, July 20, 2009 – Artist Marjory Crawford’s paintings will be exhibited at Southern Shores Art Association Gallery in Michigan City. . . Excellence in Athletics program honors the CHS boys 4×400 relay team and the gymnastics team with a dinner at Sand Creek Country Club. . . The National Park Service reports that the number of visitors to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has increased 5 percent compared to the year-ago.
Gary man sentenced to 55 years for murdering man outside his mother’s home
CROWN POINT — A Gary man was sentenced to 55 years in prison Thursday afternoon for the murder of a 23-year-old outside the slain man's mother's home. Virgil King, 24, was sentenced to 50 years for the murder of Daqwuan Walker, 23, plus five years on a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, according to court records.
Community Calendar
*DUNELAND SENIORS is having a CHRISTMAS in JULY party! A traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings courtesy of the Board of Directors will be served. Members are asked to wear an UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER! There will be games, prizes and lots of fun! HO HO HO see you at Hawthorne Park in Porter from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call Kathleen Flory-Smith 219-926-2067.
Voice of the People
There is much going on in Chesterton with parks and new school building and “healthy living” campus. This is good, but could we consider the many senior citizens living in Chesterton?. When I first moved here the first place I looked for was a Senior Center where |...
Best Nursing Homes Near Merrillville, IN
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Morgan Boulevard to close for 2 weeks in Valparaiso
The City of Valparaiso announced that to facilitate the streetscape project surrounding the Lincoln Highway Garage, Morgan Boulevard (from Lincolnway to Jefferson Street) will close on or about July 24 for approximately 2 weeks. The project will repair an older large diameter combined sewer as well as install new storm...
WATCH: Juwan Morgan, Julian Gamble Recap Assembly Ball's 89-79 Win Over The Cru
Former Indiana Hoosiers forward Juwan Morgan and former Miami Hurricanes center Julian Gamble met with the media following Assembly Ball's 89-79 win over The Cru on Friday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in The Basketball Tournament.
Valparaiso University to Host 42nd Season of Lutheran Summer Music
Valparaiso University is proud to host over 250 students, faculty, fellows and staff — representing 30 states and two countries — as they come together for a summer of music and worship with the 2024 Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) season. This season will feature over 30 free, public concerts, recitals and worship events, running from July 1 to July 28, 2024.
Northwest Indiana Symphony’s 83rd Season Tickets Now Available
The Northwest Indiana Symphony is comprised of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, the Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Norrthwest Indiana Symphony Chorus, and the Women’s Association. The orchestra, a group of 75 rostered professionals musicians is under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor, Kirk Musprratt. The orchestra plays a full season of subscription concerts, in addition to our Summer Music Festival with free summer evening concerts in 7 different communities. The Symphony also provides numerous education and outreach initiatives.
Indiana alums lead Assembly Ball to first round victory in The Basketball Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS — Assembly Ball, headlined by several former Indiana men’s basketball standouts, took an 89-79 victory over The Cru, led by Valparaiso University alums, Friday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. With its win, Assembly Ball advances to the second round of The Basketball Tournament’s Butler regional and...
Woman weighing 340 pounds kills foster son by laying on him as punishment
It was late April when a woman laid across her 10-year-old foster son on her Indiana front lawn until he died. As of this week, she has been released from prison and is expected to attend a hearing later this month.
Linda K. Rusk
Graveside Services for Linda K. Rusk, 70, of Francesville, will be Tuesday, July 23 at 2 p.m. ET at the Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department. The Frain Mortuary in Winamac is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: April Marie Rosario
April Marie Rosario, nee Budimir, age 43, of Griffith, IN, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Beloved mother of Jade Rosario, Angelina Rosario, Skylee Rosario, Mia Rosario, and Keagan Rosario. Cherished grandmother of Leah, Dolata, and Daxton Rosario, and Charlie Luke Thomas. Loving daughter of Glenn (Kelly) Budimir and Barbara (Frank) Olshavsky. Dear sister of Gena Olshavsky and Allen Olshavsky; step-sister of Justin Budimir and Kyle Budimir. Fond aunt of several nieces and nephews.
Notre Dame and Gary form partnership
GARY, Ind. (WNDU) - Gary Mayor Eddie Melton has been working hard to revitalize his city and he now has a new partner. Melton and other city officials will announce the details next week on July 23. They will be joined by Marianna Cusato, Director of the University of Notre...
Obituary: Marilyn J. DeYoung
Marilyn J. DeYoung, nee Smits, age 76, of Crown Point, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Beloved wife of Leonard DeYoung. Dear mother of Joseph DeYoung, Lenny L. (Shannon) DeYoung, Lori L. (Brett) Mejan, late Scott A. DeYoung, late Steven DeYoung, and daughter-in-law Shelley (Dan) Hoffman. Loving grandmother of Colin (fiancée Olivia Earl), Madison, Delaney (fiancé Jacob Bultema), Hayden, Hunter, Abby (fiancé Alex Wondaal) Mejan, and Katie Mejan. Dear sister to the late Dolores (Simon) Koopmans, late Garret (June) Smits, late Diana (late Don) Utterback, and Allen (Sharon) Smits. Preceded in death by her parents Herman and Alice Smits.
Robert Eugene Patterson
Robert Eugene Patterson of North Judson, Indiana, passed away on July 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bob, a native of Greencastle, Indiana, was born on October 8, 1946, to Reba Cronkite and Robert James. Bob’s early years were filled with the simple joys of small-town life. As a...
Valparaiso Events invites the community for their annual Summer Concert Series tradition
At the peak of summer, it’s not just the temperature that’s rising in Valparaiso. Many residents gathered at Central Park Plaza for Valparaiso Events 2024 Summer Concert Series, as they got a front row seat to see their performers bring the heat. Katie Abel, executive director of Valparaiso...
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