News and events around the area
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Officials seek identity of man whose body was found in Lake Michigan
A fisherman discovered a body Saturday morning in Lake Michigan about 2 miles offshore from Central Beach, officials said.
Landon Garrett wanted ‘to take the next step.’ All in, the Kouts junior takes several steps to get there.
Garrett is batting .466 with 26 RBIs and has a 1.09 ERA in 19 1/3 innings this season.
Officials: Indiana libraries expect to face financial challenges at state and federal levels
Libraries in Indiana will face financial challenges as the state and federal governments make drastic cuts to funding, officials said.
Business news: PNW raises $2M on Day of Giving and Duneland job fair
News and events around the area
Whiting names alum Dave Verta as school chief
Whiting graduate and School City of Hammond educator Dave Verta was the unanimous choice to lead the small district as its next superintendent.
Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla speaks at final graduation, urges grads to lean into greatness
Valparaiso University President José Padilla spoke at his final commencement ceremonies Saturday.
Indiana Department of Transportation nixes idea of arboretum for road interchange in Porter
The Indiana Department of Transportation rejected an arboretum in the green space aroudn the Indiana 49 and U.S. 20 interchange.
Richard Brauer, museum’s founder and namesake, inducted as honorary member into Phi Beta Kappa
Richard Brauer, former director of the Valparaiso University Brauer Museum of Art which bears his name, was inducted as an honorary member into the university’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Man convicted in Merrillville hotel slaying
A man was convicted of murder and a gun enhancement Friday in a Merrillville hotel slaying.