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Thomas Dakich, left, Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. and Gov. Eric Holcomb at the groundbreaking for the new data center in Hammond.

Holcomb, McDermott join data center execs in groundbreaking for Hammond data center

May 13, 2019 at 5:42 a.m.

While some may look at the site as a toxic wasteland more suited for a zombie movie, others envisioned a spot for a multimillion dollar, state-of-the art facility that would...

A Puerto Rico National Guard personnel shoves dirt from a damaged road in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Humacao, Puerto Rico on Oct. 2, 2017.

Puerto Rican visitors still waiting for island cleanup, restoration after Hurricane Maria

May 13, 2019 at 5:37 a.m.

Home for Lizzie Marrero is in Puerto Rico. Near the north coast, in Vega Alta. Marrero, however, recently arrived in East Chicago where she is staying with an aunt. Marrero...

Dennis Radowski, executive director, United Neighborhoods Inc., stands in front of a new model home in the Hammond's Parrish View subdivision.

Hammond subdivision nearing completion in Hessville section

May 13, 2019 at 5:41 a.m.

New construction of homes in Hammond is a big deal. Most of the homes were built in 1951 or earlier, city officials said, which is why the Parrish View subdivision...

Robert Patterson was sworn in Wednesday as Schererville's fire chief.

Schererville swears in new fire chief

May 13, 2019 at 5:41 a.m.

Robert Patterson on Wednesday was officially sworn in as Schererville’s new fire chief. Patterson replaces Fire Chief Joseph Kruzan Jr., who retired in February. Patterson, who served as deputy chief...

A memorial sits at the railroad tracks near Portage's Woodland Village Mobile Home Park where two children were struck by a train on Aug. 7, 2018.

Residents looks for ways to keep kids safe after train collision kills 3-year-old in Portage

May 13, 2019 at 5:40 a.m.

A freight train blew its horn Wednesday afternoon as it got close to Woodland Village Mobile Home Park where many children were outside playing — just a day after another...

Schererville, St. John increase recreation impact fees

May 13, 2019 at 5:39 a.m.

The towns of Schererville and St. John have both moved forward with new recreation impact fees. Revenue collected in residential developments through building permits, allows the park systems to grow...

Trees with dead branches dot the canopy along a street in Homewood. Experts say there is no one cause for dieback among Southland trees, but recent weather likely has contributed.

Stress, not new disease, is cutting into Southland’s tree canopy

May 21, 2019 at 10:52 p.m.

In the wake of an infestation that has nearly wiped out the area’s population of a major tree species, area residents have been quick to notice when not all seems...

Rezoning for Shops 96 development approved in St. John

May 13, 2019 at 5:38 a.m.

Plans for a major retail development in St. John are moving forward following a decision by the Town Council. In a 3-1 vote, the council on July 26 adopted an...

Resident Joe Hero goes over information during a public hearing by INDOT on design plans for a proposed widening of Rt. 41 in St. John. (John Smierciak/baiduhai Media Group)

St. John residents view, discuss U.S. 41 widening plan

May 13, 2019 at 5:37 a.m.

Making left turns on U.S. 41 in St. John could get a lot safer thanks to a new proposal by the Indiana Department of Transportation. On Thursday, INDOT held a...

Hammond City Hall is located at Calumet Avenue and Highland Street.

Hammond battery company to add new warehouse

May 13, 2019 at 5:36 a.m.

A specialty chemical company in Hammond that serves the world’s battery industry is planning to expand. Hammond Group Inc. plans to build a 12,000-square-foot warehouse behind its Lead Acid Battery...

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