Ramsey has the state’s best mark in the long jump and third-best time in the 100.
Merrillville’s Jaylen Ramsey puts football behind him. In track, most of the state is behind him too.
Category: Post-Tribune
Woman sues immigration lawyer, saying he tried to start relationship
A woman who alleged a high-profile Merrillville immigration lawyer tried to start a sexual relationship sued him Friday, records show.
Gary man on trial for kidnapping, assaulting teen from Michael Jackson home
Oasia Barnes, 69, of Gary, was charged in August with several felonies, including Level 1 felony rape, for kidnapping and assaulting a teen visiting Michael Jackson’s childhood home.
Charges unsealed against alleged gunman charged in fatal Gary shootout
Authorities allege Paris “P Youngin’” Lewis fired the first shots at Marcus Williams. He is charged with murder and a gun enhancement. He faces up to 85 years, if convicted.
Braun signs Indiana-Illinois border commission, Gary supplemental pay and others into law
The Indiana-Illinois border commission, Gary supplemental pay, and tollway bills were all recently signed into law by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun.
Status of Brauer Museum artwork slated for sale unclear as Moody’s downgrades Valparaiso University’s rating
Valparaiso University has “made enough progress” in its plans to sell three cornerstone pieces from the Brauer Museum to move forward with planned dorm renovations.
Indiana public media regroups after state erases funding
The Indiana legislature’s unexpected defunding of public broadcasting means about a 30% cut to Lakeshore Public Media in Merrillville.
Hammond Governors Parkway project passes environmental review
The city of Hammond’s Governors Parkway project has received approval under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Appeals court roundup: Hammond man’s home invasion conviction upheld
The Indiana Court of Appeals issued three opinions Monday, including one case where they upheld a Hammond man’s home invasion conviction. Valentine Torrez initially told police he was a victim, too, on Nov. 13, 2021, when a masked man entered his relative’s unlocked door in Hammond, blindfolded, then sexually assaulted her and the woman’s 12-year-old […]
Merrillville man charged with rape
A man is facing rape charges after he declined to stop having sex with a woman he picked up outside a Merrillville Motel 6, records allege.