A Hobart man is charged after having sex with an underage teen girl, records allege. Gabriel Fragoso, Jr., 24, was charged Friday with four counts of sexual misconduct with a minor.
Hobart man, 24, charged after sex with underage teen
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Pullman community steps on the gas to reopen historic Greenstone Church
Neighbors have raised $20,000 to reopen Greenstone Church in Pullman, which has been shuttered for years because of unpaid bills.
Lake County sheriff 2026 race grows to four candidates; Oscar Martinez Jr. can’t seek another term
Four Democrats announced bids for Lake County Sheriff in 2026, an open seat since Oscar Martinez Jr. can’t seek a third term.
‘A really frightening concept’: NWI activists react to potential air pollution exemptions
Northwest Indiana residents and environmentalists are disappointed by possible air pollution exemptions, but they’re not surprised.
One dead, one seriously injured after three-car wreck in Merrillville
Merrillville Police are investigating a crash Saturday afternoon in which one person died and another was critically injured.
Valparaiso Parks ready for more pickleball with $10 million upgrades, joining growing fascination with court sport
When Kevin Nuppnau began planning for a $25 million “enhancement” of Valparaiso’s parks, he found a surge of interest in pickleball.
Earth Day celebration at Expo Center features fun, environmental awareness
Northwest Indiana’s annual Earth Day celebration had 55 vendors Saturday in celebration of the day’s 55th anniversary.
Business news: PNW names Humanities dean and faculty promotions
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Four charged after carjacking, shooting, chase into Illinois
Four men are charged after stealing a red Hyundai Sonata in Calumet City, shooting two DoorDash delivery people in Indiana, trying to steal a Tesla in Merrillville, then leading police on a chase back into Illinois.
Man charged after putting trackers on vehicles of ex-wife, ex-girlfriend
A Highland man faces dual criminal cases after putting tracking devices on his ex-wife’s and ex-girlfriend’s vehicles, court records show.