David Pecker, long-time publisher of the National Enquirer and Donald Trump’s close friend, spent hours on the witness stand last week. With the relaxed demeanor of a jovial grandfather, Pecker described how, in 2015, he, candidate Trump, and Michael Cohen met to discuss how they could influence the outcome of the 2016 election. During that meeting, they conspired to hide harmful news, and to embellish fake news to disparage Trump’s rivals. All was done, Pecker testified, with the express and stated intention of promoting Trump’s candidacy for U.S. President. Pecker’s testimony revealed a conspiracy to interfere in the 2106 election […]
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With a caftan and a smile, Mrs. Roper moves to the foreground in fandom
Even across American Legion Post 100, the volunteer servers for the weekly Sunday breakfast are instantly recognizable. The wigs with the tight red curls, the brightly colored and flowing caftans, the chunky jewelry — who else could it be but a memorable, if not major, TV character from the late 1970s and early 1980s?
Gary woman gets 25 years for role in Calumet Township bank robbery where guard from Tinley Park killed
A Gary woman was sentenced to 25 years Friday in federal court for her role in a June 11, 2021 Calumet Township bank stickup that left a security guard from Tinley Park dead.
U.S. Steel air permit hearing draws a crowd
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management extended its public comment period for the U.S. Steel Gary Works’ air quality permit, but there’s no definitive timeline for the agency to make a final decision.
Merrillville tow truck driver convicted in murder
A Merrillville tow truck driver was convicted late Thursday of hitting and killing a 19-year-old teen.
Backlash continues in Hammond as some students walk out of school
Students at Hammond Central High School and Scott Middle School staged a mid-day walkout Friday to protest proposed staffing cuts and school closures in the financially-troubled School City of Hammond, Northwest Indiana’s largest district.
Bradshaw: Philosophy major offers variety of career paths
Pursuing a major in philosophy and classics while maintaining your proficiency in math and computer programming can lead to some exciting career opportunities.
Gary non-profit buys historic Geter Means home in Means Manor
The legacy of the Geter Means mid-century modern home in a groundbreaking Black midtown neighborhood will continue after its sale to a local non-profit organization.
Bishop Noll’s Gavin Knight is ‘the life of the team.’ Which one? It doesn’t matter. He doesn’t slow down.
Knight knows one speed. It doesn’t matter whether he’s playing football, basketball or baseball.
From the Farm: Milk, eggs and DeMotte reader’s family travel history all noteworthy this week
Much attention has been given this week to the unfortunate news of Oberweis Dairy, headquartered at 951 Ice Cream Drive in North Aurora, Illinois, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago to seek debt relief while continuing operations and looking at a possible sale.