The redevelopment of the Johnson Inn site at Porter Beach or any large residential and commercial development north of U.S. 20 in Porter cannot happen without an upgrade of the town’s sanitary sewer system.
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South Shore retiree wants train station to honor former councilwoman
South Shore Line retiree Joe Crnkovich wants West Lake Corridor proponent Janet Moran memorialized by the railroad.
Munster’s Caroline Wendlinger decides to ‘stick to cleats.’ But this versatile sophomore is no one-trick pony.
Wendlinger has already played four positions, is hitting .419 and has become a leader.
Mayor Jon Costas: No veto for Valparaiso council’s edited responsible bidding ordinance
Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas announced Tuesday he would sign and approve the city council’s recently passed Ordinance No. 6 outlining responsible bidding practices, despite his public concerns and talk that he might veto the ordinance, which was not favored by Republican council members.
Merrillville attorney accused of trying to start sexual relationship with client
Merrillville attorney Alfredo Estrada could face state disciplinary action due to a complaint filed by a former client who alleges that he tried to pursue a sexual relationship with her.
Crown Point man charged with rape for assaulting woman while she was unconscious
A Crown Point man faces charges he sexually assaulted a woman while she was unconscious repeatedly over time and took pictures without her consent to upload online.
Impact of Sunday’s storm still being assessed in Valparaiso as NIPSCO works to restore power
Kevin Cornett, who lives in the 400 block of Northview Drive on Valparaiso’s north side, saw a hopeful sign on his block Thursday — NIPSCO crews working on a power line taken out by a tree during Sunday’s severe storm.
Indiana officials detail partners for new high school diploma options
Gov. Mike Braun and Secretary of Education Katie Jenner announced three specific diploma options Wednesday for students weighing future plans for college, the military or direct employment after high school.
Hobart woman gets 35 years for killing ex after she tries to spike plea
Stasy Joiner claimed in court Thursday she felt compelled to sign a voluntary manslaughter plea deal or her lawyer Roy Dominguez would withdraw from the case.
Gary man gets six years in crash confrontation
A Gary man was sentenced to six years Wednesday in a plea deal for trying to run over a couple, then pinning their friend between two vehicles.