‘Bread ladies’ set example at food bank
Susan McCarthy, one of the original "bread ladies" at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, eyes the loaves on the table and the cardboard box. First, she puts in the...
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Diocese partners with Habitat for Humanity for Gary project
Four gold shovels were the only tools Thursday in the vacant lot on the corner of the 6th Avenue and Harrison Street in Gary. Starting next month, that's going to...
Caucus announced for vacant East Chicago council seat
The Lake County Democratic Party will hold a caucus July 18 to fill the vacancy on the East Chicago City Council to replace Councilman Ronald London, D-At large, who died...
Clean energy proponent says fees for new technology cars on track
A bill signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb that would impose an annual registration fee on owners of electric and hybrid vehicles are leaving electric vehicle enthusiasts unfazed. "We think it's...
Fourth of July brings reflection of patriotism
As the United States prepares to celebrate the 241st anniversary of its independence, people from across Northwest Indiana may be taking a moment away from barbecuing, fireworks and parades to...
East Chicago lakefront prepares for new additions
East Chicago continues to invest millions of dollars hoping to revitalize its lakefront. At the June 26 groundbreaking for the $3.5 million project, Mayor Anthony Copeland said the project will...
Indiana fire officials warn of firework dangers
If history is the best predictor of the future, hundreds of Hoosiers are going to be racing to emergency rooms this Fourth of July suffering from firework injuries. Last year,...
Lake Dems preparing to fill vacant East Chicago vacancy
The Lake County Democratic Party is preparing to fill the at-large vacancy on the East Chicago City Council to replace Ronald London, who died June 12. However, Lake County Democratic...
Community group leader sees link with poverty, gun violence
As parts of Northwest Indiana continue to be plagued by gun violence, including recent shootings of children, community organizers are struggling to make sense of it. "For me, I feel...
Fire officials warn of dangers of grilling
A fire that started on a grill whipped by the evening winds burned the wooden porch and crept into the house recently. Within minutes the Hammond Fire Department was on...