Valparaiso’s responsible bidding practices continue as a topic of debate by the Valparaiso City Council and Mayor Jon Costas, with a majority of the Democratic-led council favoring a more restrictive ordinance and Costas voicing concerns that the measure could dampen development within the city.
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Worship news: Disability support group, prayer time, bible study, Easter egg hunt
Worship news from across the region
PNW annual women’s art exhibition connects artists, builds community
Purdue University Northwest’s annual women’s art exhibition started in 2023 to showcase and connect Northwest Indiana’s women artists.
Providence commit Scarlette Tegtman ‘embraces the joy’ of softball. Crown Point winning is even more fun.
Tegtman, a productive player since her freshman season, has grown in another way.
Gary repayment bill to East Chicago, Michigan City passes Indiana Senate committee
The bill addresses a state comptroller’s mistake with supplemental payments that were added into state law during the 2019 session.
Of Notoriety: ‘Titanic Survivor’ play in Munster and ‘Anastasia’ rules the stage at VU
Entertainment news from around the region
Gary, Highland give cleanup updates one week after tornadoes hit Northwest Indiana
One week after multiple tornadoes hit Northwest Indiana, Gary and Highland are continuing to clean up the damage.
Illinois teen dies in Lowell wreck early Thursday
An 18-year-old from Illinois died in a one-vehicle crash in unincorporated Lowell early Thursday morning, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department.
Man faces up to 10 1/2 years for burning overdosed woman’s body in Gary
A man could face up to 10 1/2 years for burning an overdosed Griffith woman’s body in an abandoned Gary building in September 2022.
Gary father, son killed in separate homicides remembered by loved ones
Jaylen and La’Montrell McFarland’s family and friends gathered on Chase Street Tuesday to mourn their deaths. The families are still searching for answers years later.