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Former friend testifies in Steger murder trial, reads letter claiming self-defense
A letter allegedly written by Richard Proctor, on trial for the 2020 stabbing death of 28-year-old Ryan Connell, claims he acted in self-defense while the two men were fighting. The letter was read by former jail inmate Charles Miceli, who testified Thursday he was helping Proctor with his case until...
Fellow to focus on Vibrant Michigan City initiative
MICHIGAN CITY — Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Eze Redwood is seeking to spark vibrancy and change during his three-year immersion in Michigan City, according to Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. Michigan City and Gary were selected to collaboratively host Redwood through the ERC Fellowship Program, which was put into...
When is 2024 Pierogi Fest? What to know about dates, parade, Sugar Ray, hours and more
The time for Indiana's world-famous 2024 Pierogi Fest in Whiting has finally come. Here's everything you need to know about the Indiana food festival from parking and maps to schedule and vendors:. When is Pierogi Fest 2024 in Whiting, Indiana?. Gen Con 2024 in Indianapolis:Where to park, get tickets and...
Man accused of OWI while pulling camper containing 9 kids, Wisconsin State Patrol says
An Illinois man faces drunken-driving charges in Sauk County after police say he pulled a camper containing nine children on a highway following a domestic dispute. The 57-year-old Monee, Illinois, man was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol shortly before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on East Washington Avenue at East Springs Drive on Madison’s Far East Side, the State Patrol said in a statement.
Babe Ruth Baseball: Beckley 16U and 14U sweep Crown Point to open Ohio Valley Regional play
The Beckley Babe Ruth All-Stars will likely not be on the Christmas card list from anyone in Indiana this December. Definitely not in the town of Crown Point. Thursday afternoon the Crown Point All-Stars battled Beckley in two different states with the same result. In Wisconsin, the Beckley Babe Ruth...
DOJ: Hammond man sentenced for controlled substance offense
HAMMOND — Eric Crosslin, of Merrillville, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to one count of distribution of cocaine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a statement. Crosslin, 37, was sentenced to 92 months in prison followed by three years of supervised...
Franciscan Health host suicide prevention course
Franciscan Health Munster Hospital will host a free suicide prevention course next month. The hospital at 701 Superior Ave. in Munster is offering the class to help save life. It's estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States.
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Regional Health ribbon-cutting opens new unit in Merrillville. Regional Health Systems, a Regional Care Group member, celebrated the new Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit at its Merrillville Care Center location. recently with a ribbon-cutting, according to a release. Community leaders and local law enforcement gathered for the ceremony and tour of the...
Griffith expands Wadsworth Elementary
The new addition at Wadsworth Elementary in Griffith will give students an experience they aren’t expecting but will hopefully enjoy and thrive in. Those fortunate enough to have classes in one of the 12 classrooms when school starts on August 19 won’t be looking for a room number, rather, their own classroom decorated in a singular color scheme. A color-coded room is just one way Griffith Public Schools are innovating around a more stimulating and emotionally supportive learning environment.
Prayer line seeks to connect Tinley Park church with viewers around the world
Prayer is important to Barb and Bill Luebcke of Tinley Park, so it’s no surprise they are key components in a new prayer line that began two months ago at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tinley Park. The church already had a prayer chain allowing members to ask for prayer...
Step into Modern Living: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Innovative Smart Home Cottages Coming to Chicagoland
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Life Communities, a non-profit senior living and services organization, announces the expansion of two of its 62+ senior living campuses with the planned development of up to 24 new cottage homes. The new cottages will be built at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois and Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Indiana. The cottages at these two entrance fee communities are designed for modern living and long-term peace of mind.
Author to sign books
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack. Award-winning author and journalist Joseph S. Pete will do a book signing of his new history book, "Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor" from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28 at Green Door Books at 325 Main St. in Hobart. He will sign copies of his latest history book about East Chicago and copies of his other books “Lost Hammond, Indiana,” “Secret Northwest Indiana” and “100 Things to Do in Gary and Northwest Indiana Before You Die.” South Carolina-based The History Press published Pete’s new book, a history of the Twin City of East Chicago and its Indiana Harbor neighborhood.
Duo pleads guilty to shooting man over argument about girlfriend
CROWN POINT — Two men charged with shooting a man to death outside the man's Gary home in 2020 pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Wednesday morning in connection with the killing. Mark Windsheimer II, 31 and Christopher Dukes II, 21, each pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in connection...
Manhattan DA urges judge not to overturn Trump conviction
A Supreme Court decision on Donald Trump’s immunity for “official acts” while he was president has no bearing on his conviction on charges of falsifying business records in New York, state prosecutors argued in a filing made public Thursday. In a filing arguing against Trump’s bid to...
Evergreen Park & Recreation District moving fast to grant community’s wishes
The Evergreen Park and Recreation District is keeping its promise of “taking care of what we have,” a goal outlined in its 2023 strategic plan. So far in 2024, more than half of 51 EPRD maintenance and improvement projects planned for completion within five years are underway or have been completed.
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