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Mother with kids in vehicle faces charges after leading police in pursuit topping 120 mph
LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A Westville woman allegedly led police on a lengthy vehicle chase topping 120 miles per hour with her children riding along with her on Monday. Samantha Jo Ravenscroft, 33, was charged with resisting law enforcement, battery to a law enforcement officer, possession of methamphetamine, criminal recklessness and two counts of neglect of a dependent.
Powers Health Medical Group surgeon offers free hernia screenings
Men and women suffering with pain or a bulge in the abdomen or groin area have two opportunities in August to meet with a surgeon for a free hernia screening. Powers Health Medical Group Surgeon Carlos Gonzalez, MD, will screen people and offer hernia treatment information during 15-minute appointments. Screenings will take place from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at St. Catherine Hospital, 4320 Fir St., Suite 410, East Chicago, and from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at South Shore Surgical, 10110 Donald Powers Drive, Suite 202, Munster. Call 219-836-3477 to schedule an appointment.
LaPorte County man faces battery charges for allegedly using axe handle in beating
LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A LaPorte County man is now facing battery charges for allegedly beating a man with an ax handle and leaving him in critical condition. It happened Saturday night on County Road 325 West, north of La Porte. Police found a 54-year-old man in the...
Valparaiso to Eliminate Philosophy Program
Students at Valparaiso University will no longer be able to choose philosophy as a major or minor, according to a plan announced by the school’s president, José Padilla. The philosophy major and minor are two of several programs being cut. According to the NWI Times, the cuts are a response to decreased student enrollment at the Christian university.
NOURISH Your Mind, Body, & Soul
NOURISH, a new initiative at the Portage Township Trustee Office, is a community-oriented instructional cooking program with a mission to combat chronic health issues by helping residents understand the relationship they share between their diets and their physical health. To learn more of the Free cooking classes the Portage Township Trustee Office has planned, click the link to their NOURISH website.
Powers Health to bring emergency care to Valparaiso
Powers Health is expanding services for patients seeking emergency care. A new Emergency Department (ED) will be built at the St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center, 3800 St. Mary Drive, Valparaiso. “This new Emergency Department is an expansion of the depth of services already offered and is an investment in...
What to know about Purdue football: Position battles, key newcomers & potential breakouts
Purdue football identified potential cornerstone players last season and augmented them with one of the nation’s best transfer portal classes last winter. Wednesday morning, coach Ryan Walters begins the process of elevating that collection of talent past last season’s 4-8 record. His second preseason camp begins with few glaring questions regarding the lineup but plenty about the team’s potential. ...
Defense files 3 motions on first day of Delphi hearings
DELPHI, Ind. — The first of three hearings in the Delphi murders case began Tuesday. Defense attorney’s for suspect Richard Allen filed several motions in the case. The first motion filed Tuesday was to have Allen moved from solitary confinement in the Indiana Department of Corrections to the Cass County Jail. They believe it would improve Allen’s mental state.
Taste 2024 tickets on sale now
Advance tickets for the 17th annual Taste of Montgomery County go on sale Aug. 1 in select Crawfordsville locations. The Taste of Montgomery County will be held noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 24 at the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum. Visitors can purchase Taste tickets at the Carriage House...
Taste and Style of Danville this Friday
Downtown Danville is set to shine on August 2nd from 5-8 PM for First. Fridays: Taste and Style. It will feature a unique blend of culinary delights and cutting-edge. fashion. Local food vendors and businesses will come together to showcase the best of our. community's creativity and flavor. This exciting...
Danville to close downown roads for event
The City of Danville will have roads blocked off from 3-8 PM on August 2nd for First Fridays: Taste and Style. The event will feature a unique blend of culinary delights and cutting-edge fashion. Local food vendors and businesses will come together to showcase the best of our community's creativity and flavor.
Man found dead under a Lafayette bridge identified
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The name of the man found dead under a bridge Sunday has been released. The coroner's office has identified him as 59-year-old Kevin Lively and they have notified his family. As News 18 previously reported, officers were called to the South Street Bridge early Sunday...
Fundraiser for Barclay Family Sunday, August 11
Friends of Peotone’s popular Barclay family are joining forces to help them through an unimaginably painful time. A fundraiser to benefit the family has been set for Sunday, August 11, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Peotone American Legion Hall, 190 W. North Street. Peotone residents Leslie Joslin,...
Jack Fisher wins SJO 5K by a stride
ST. JOSEPH - Jack Fisher won this year's installment of the SJO 5K by a second and a half, besting Andrew Pilat Saturday morning for the top spot out of a field of 135 runners with a time of 13:32.6. St. Joseph-Ogden High School junior Lance Retz, a rising star in the school's well-respected running program, finished third to round out the top 3 male and overall runners.