Hobart Fifth-ward Councilman William Perryman resigned from his seat late Friday afternoon.
Perryman resigns from Hobart council seat after shoplifting charge
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Law and Order: Judge candidates, Social Security fraud, bond in stabbing
News from the Lake County courts
Valparaiso University business college dean charged with misdemeanor battery
The now-former dean of Valparaiso University’s College of Business was charged this week with misdemeanor battery and is no longer employed by the school but his defense attorney said the case is rooted in his client’s role as a whistleblower over the university’s finances.
Indiana appeals court upholds man’s 85-year sentence for rape, child molesting, domestic battery
The Indiana Court of Appeals recently upheld a former Chicago man’s 85-year prison sentence for rape, child molesting and domestic battery in Dyer.
Gary councilman announces bid for Indiana Democratic chair, joins former NWI State Senator
Councilman Darren Washington, D-at large, announced his bid to the Post-Tribune Thursday morning. He joins former state senator Karen Tallian.
Gary Plan Commission doesn’t recommend rezoning of former Beckman school
The Gary Plan Commission gave the project an unfavorable opinion on its rezoning before it moves to the city council.
From the Farm: Reader looking for waitress Rosie’s navy bean soup recipe
Last month’s column tribute to Rosie Amidei, a favorite smile in our small town and waitress extraordinaire, prompted kind words from readers along with some recipe requests.
Worship news: Shoe drive and Lenten fish fry
News and events from local houses of worship
Against Trump tidal wave of cuts, Mrvan lends support to Head Start: “being able to see hope in young children’s eyes”
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, said he visited the Geminus Head Start program in Gary Thursday because of the uncertainty it faces as President Trump slashes programs to rein in government spending.
Washington Township’s Rob McGowan hasn’t won like this before. ‘Probably none of us have ever even seen it.’
Behind McGowan, Washington Township could win 20 games for the first time.