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A campaign sign for Highland Councilman Steven Wagner, D-4th, found on Cline Avenue. Wagner's primary opponent tried to drop out of the race after the deadline, but was denied.

Highland will spend $33K on primary after candidate misses deadline to withdraw from only race with challenge

May 13, 2019 at 7:03 a.m.

Voting booths will be set up all over Highland on May 7 for the municipal primary, even though only one candidate appears to face a challenge. William Frantal is challenging...

Portage cop charged with domestic battery; chief says department will seek termination

May 13, 2019 at 7:04 a.m.

A 12-year veteran of the Portage Police Department was arrested early Saturday morning and faces possible termination for an alleged assault, Police Chief Troy Williams said. Brian Chelich was arrested...

Attorney Donna Summerville Smith speaks about maintaining a good self-image during a breakout session at the Youth Violence and Drug Prevention Conference at Indiana University Northwest on Friday, April 12, 2019.

Youth conference at Indiana University Northwest targets how to respond to bullying, promote trust

May 13, 2019 at 7:02 a.m.

When Adra Young talks about bullying to students, she knows what she's talking about. Young, a motivational speaker who keynoted the 11th Annual Youth Violence and Drug Prevention Conference Friday...

Abbie Hoogeveen of Munster, paints a snow owl named Arlene as she partakes in a public art project with Humane Indiana on April 2, 2019.

Owls to keep an eye in Lake, Porter public art project

May 13, 2019 at 6:59 a.m.

Northwest Indiana is in for a hoot this summer as giant painted owls are set to perch all over Lake and Porter counties this summer. Sponsored by Humane Indiana, "Owl...

Willie Stevens, front, and Ron Millender, middle, cast their votes at the East Chicago Courthouse Tuesday afternoon. East Chicago had the highest turnout for the first day, according to the Lake County Election Board.

Lake County voters cast ballots as early voting starts

May 13, 2019 at 7:02 a.m.

Early voting got off to a slow start Tuesday, though a few polling places had surprisingly high numbers. By Tuesday afternoon 364 voters cast ballots, with East Chicago tallying the...

Griffith woman dies after apartment fire

May 13, 2019 at 7:01 a.m.

A Griffith woman hospitalized early Saturday morning after a fire broke out in her apartment died from her injuries. Deborah Clark-Whitted was airlifted to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood,...

Crews recently removed trees from part of Griffith's bike path in the block north of Main Street.

Residents complain about tree removal from Griffith bike path

May 13, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.

Kristine Johnson used to love hanging out in her back yard in the warmer months. The Griffith resident loved to stroll on over on dewy nights to the bench along...

A fire damaged a 25-unit building at the Hampton-in-Highland apartment complex Feb. 8.

Fire marshal: Smoking materials caused February Highland blaze

May 13, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.

The Indiana Fire Marshal has determined that use of “careless smoking materials” caused a massive Feb. 8 fire that displaced 25 families at a Highland apartment complex. Highland Fire Chief...

Highland sign at 45th Street and Cline Avenue.

Highland street repaving projects drawn up

May 13, 2019 at 6:59 a.m.

At least some of the Town of Highland’s roads will undergo repaving in the coming months, but coming up with funding for all before the first ones need work again...

Highland considers pay raise to attract summer help

May 13, 2019 at 6:59 a.m.

The Town of Highland needs summer help, and it’s looking into bumping up pay to get it. So far, the number of applicants who’ve applied to work for the Public...

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