“Medicaid is not just health care. Medicaid is a lot of people’s lifeline,” Musenbrock said. “People with disabilities want and are a part of the community. We are only asking for our basic needs to be met so that we have the same opportunities as everyone else.”
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Hickory Ridge flood control project underway in Merrillville
Some 400 residents in and around the former Hickory Ridge apartment complex are getting 2.73 million gallons of water storage — and lower flood insurance bills — via a partnership between the Town of Merrillville and Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission.
Business news: PNW leadership cohort graduates
Roundup of business news
Agencies that protect Lake Michigan prepare for summer season
As the Memorial Day weekend holiday kicks off the summer season, the Lake County Sheriff, Porter County Sheriff, U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Natural Resources are tasked with protecting the roughly 26-mile Lake Michigan shoreline from the Illinois state line through Porter County.
Molley Lanham’s light continues to shine as second sister takes job as deputy prosecutor
Molley Lanham, 19, was murdered in 2019. Her sisters are carrying their experience forward as deputy prosectors in the same office.
Trump indicates support for Nippon Steel’s bid for U.S. Steel
Northwest Indiana leaders were cautiously optimistic about the future of U.S. Steel’s Gary Works plant after President Donald Trump signaled Friday afternoon that he’ll approve an investment by Japan-based Nippon Steel in the iconic American steelmaker.
Portage man tells his soldier story from 80 years ago
World War II ended 80 years ago and Edward J. Behling is among those still around who can give an account from a soldier’s viewpoint.
Portage second-grader sets school record for reading 2 million words in a year
Philip Mulroe, 8, has a goal of reading 3 million words by the end of third grade, starting this summer.
Erika Watkins gets another term to Valparaiso School Board, this time representing the city
Erika Watkins returns to the Valparaiso School Board now representing the city while John Peluso takes her spot for Center Township.
From the Farm: Memories of early newsroom days of ‘Women’s News’ and ‘Lifestyles’ departments
I always preferred to write about travel and entertainment, which meant I was assigned to features, the past “Women’s News Department.”