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Dakota Yorke poses for photographs with her family -- father John, mother Dawn and 7-year-old sister Piper -- before she leaves for prom May 7, 2016.

Transgender teen Dakota Yorke named Portage prom queen runner-up

August 21, 2019 at 6:16 p.m.

The hand mirror was practically glued in Dakota Yorke's hand Saturday afternoon as hairstylist Kristine Jewett back-combed her massive tangle of brunette curls. A budding cosmetologist in her own right,...

Michael Lach, a 1983 graduate of Purdue Calumet, shares his experience and insight with the graduates during a keynote address he made Saturday at the university's graduation ceremony.

Purdue alum gives 2016 graduates three rules to live by in commencement speech

May 13, 2019 at 2:11 a.m.

Wilbel Brewer has traveled a long way to become the man he is today. Born in Liberia and rescued by the grace of the universe from becoming a child soldier...

Valerie Gonzalez stocks the shelves at Charcuterie in Griffith.

New store in downtown Griffith offers artisan meats and cheeses

May 13, 2019 at 2:10 a.m.

Valerie Gonzalez and Skip Jones had a desire to change courses in their careers and wanted to incorporate their love of food into their next step. Open for a week,...

Lake County fugitive, girlfriend caught in Texas

May 13, 2019 at 2:08 a.m.

A fugitive from the Lake County Jail and his girlfriend were captured late Tuesday evening in San Antonio, Texas, after an attempt to flee, authorities said. Richard N. Campos, 22,...

Police in Northwest Indiana looking for escaped inmate

May 13, 2019 at 2:08 a.m.

An investigation has been launched into the escape of a Lake County Jail inmate Saturday afternoon, Lake County Sheriff John Buncich said Monday. Richard N. Campos, 22, of East Chicago,...

The Rev. Theodore Poteres carries a shroud around Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral before placing it in a tomb on the altar.

Orthodox Christians mark Good Friday with prayer, procession

May 13, 2019 at 2:08 a.m.

Believers entered the most solemn day of the Orthodox church calendar Friday — Good Friday — looking forward to the redemption coming on Easter Sunday. Congregants at Sts. Constantine and...

Griffith Boys Basketball Coach Gary Hayes greets First Lady Karen Pence at Griffith High School on Wednesday.

Governor lauds Panthers for courage, community

May 13, 2019 at 2:07 a.m.

The 2016 Griffith Panthers basketball team might not have made it to the state championship, but its members were true winners all the way, according to the state's top legislator....

For a price, Griffith keeps 2014-15 titles, awards

May 13, 2019 at 2:07 a.m.

The 2015 Griffith High School Panthers basketball team will pay more than $40,000 to keep all of its titles and trophies won during its successful 2014-15 season. An April 14...

EC’s ‘Dr. Joe’ announces retirement at schools chief

May 13, 2019 at 2:07 a.m.

East Chicago's school superintendent has announced his retirement, effective July 29. Known as "Dr. Joe" – or, depending on the community, "Dr. Jose" or "Brother Joe" — Youssef Yomtoob announced...

Salvador Nevarez, of Griffith, right, talks to attendees of the League of United Latin American Citizens' "Know Your Rights" workshop Saturday afternoon at St. John's Community Baptist Church.

Groups: When dealing with police, be polite but know rights

May 13, 2019 at 2:07 a.m.

While the St. John Police Department continues to battle allegations of racial profiling within its ranks, the area's Hispanic community is taking steps to arm its citizens with knowledge. The...

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