Burns Harbor to start building last challenging mile of trail March 12, 2026 at 12:40 p.m. Burns Harbor will soon start on what might be the most expensive and challenging one-mile section of the Marquette Greenway Trail.
Chesterton applies for federal grant for downtown railroad crossings March 10, 2026 at 10:52 a.m. Chesterton is applying for a federal grant that would pay for significant safety upgrades at two downtown railroad crossings.
Chesterton High School students break rules to protest ICE March 9, 2026 at 2:13 p.m. Chesterton High School students know they will likely pay a price for walking out Monday to participate in a protest against ICE.
Portage man charged in Chesterton shooting March 5, 2026 at 4:06 p.m. A Portage man faces multiple felonies after he fired a gun from his car by a Chesterton residence, wounding a relative, documents show.
Duneland sets special meetings for new superintendent’s contract March 3, 2026 at 10:40 a.m. The Duneland School Board plans two meetings to finalize the contract for Robert McDermott, who is being promoted to superintendent.
Portage woman accused of intoxication that endangered infant March 2, 2026 at 1:52 p.m. A woman was found intoxicated on the floor, oblivious to a naked, crying 5-month-old infant lying beside, court documents show.
Plans for Chesterton’s Brown Mansion, new museum building get positive review February 28, 2026 at 1:27 p.m. Westchester Public Library's plans for restoring Brown Mansion and building a barn-like structure for the history museum got good feedback.
Defendant’s non-stop swearing adds up to 180 days in jail February 27, 2026 at 9:22 a.m. James Clifford Broadway kept using an expletive during a hearing that Porter Superior Court Judge Michael Fish described as "combative."
A long life of service to the Beverly Shore Volunteer Fire Department ends February 26, 2026 at 10:08 a.m. Life revolved around the Beverly Shores firehouse for Andrew Himan and his family. The end of Himan's watchful service came on Saturday.
Porter to build a kayak launch at Waverly Road Bridge February 25, 2026 at 10:39 a.m. The town of Porter wants to install a kayak launch on the banks of the Little Calumet River underneath the Waverly Road Bridge.