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219 News Now: ISP Major Announces Campaign for Lake County Sheriff

Here’s your 219 News Now for June 24, 2024. ISP Major Announces Campaign for Lake County Sheriff. Check out these top stories and more inThe Timesandnwi.com.

Davich: These are the most aggravating habits of couples who drive together

Summer vacation season is here, bringing with it millions of road trip-compatibility problems between couples, kids and families.

Door opens for workforce housing in LaPorte

A combination of 42 single-family homes and multi-family townhomes would be offered to residents under a 15-year lease agreement.

Davich: An old woman, a new mower and a lawn of freshly-cut memories

Every time I use the mower, I have quiet conversations with its original owner, her soft voice whispering over its gentle hum.

The Lake County Master Gardeners to host annual Garden Walk on June 30

The Lake County Master Gardeners will host its annual Garden Walk from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. rain or shine on June 30.

219 News Now: Check out the 6/21/2024 weekend forecast

Check out the 219 News Now weekend forecast for 06/21/24.Sponsored byStrack & Van Til. Weekend weather sponsored byNIPSCO.

Davich: 'It’s hotter than the sun out here': Outdoor workers struggle through suffocating temps

“Our guys work in the mills and other hot places. Add in heat indexes of over 100 degrees and guys can drop very quickly," one safety manager said.

219 News Now: NWI Air Quality Action Day Extended to Thursday

    Here’s your 219 News Now for June 20, 2024. NWI Air Quality Action Day Extended to Thursday. Check out these top stories and more inThe Timesandnwi.com.

    Solar farm approved in LaPorte County

      By a 3 to 2 vote, the BZA granted a special exception to the current agricultural zoning to allow RWE Clean Energy to build a solar farm on more than 3,300 acres.

      Region man fails to topple state property tax system

        A LaPorte County man has failed in his effort to get the Indiana Tax Court to overturn the state's property tax system.

        219 News Now: Gary Airport Celebrates Start of $12 Million Hangar Project

          Here’s your 219 News Now for June 19, 2024.Gary Airport Celebrates Start of $12 Million Hangar Project. Check out these top stories and more inThe Timesandnwi.com.

          Davich: Pizza Hut manager's first clue of abrupt closing: 'Fatal error'

            “I can’t imagine all these Pizza Hut stores not reopening in our Region,” a local manager said. “But who knows when.”

            Michigan City police address fireworks ordinance

              As the Fourth of July quickly approaches, the Michigan City Police Department warns residents fireworks can only be discharged by adults during set dates and times.

              As OWI arrests doubled, baby found sitting on tequila bottle, cops say

                "Folks, the wheels fell off last month," the department said as part of its monthly posting of the mugshots of those charged with operating while intoxicated.

                219 News Now: Downtown Valparaiso Has Been Named a Quiet Zone

                Here’s your 219 News Now for June 18, 2024. Downtown Valparaiso Has Been Named a Quiet Zone.Check out these top stories and more inThe Timesandnwi.com.

                Davich: 'Grandpa Ed' died but his fishing legacy hooked kids for generations

                “I don’t know why I am sending you this news except that my heart is so broken and I just wanted you to know him,” his wife said.

                New problems curbing Indiana State Police vehicles, troopers say

                "We’re having to sideline brand new vehicles, losing out on their value and functionality. The citizens and taxpayers of Indiana are being shortchanged and deserve better, " ISP said.

                219 News Now: Franciscan Health Building a $185.5 Million, Five-Story Hospital Addition in Munster

                Here’s your 219 News Now for June 17, 2024. Franciscan Health Building a $185.5 Million, Five-Story Hospital Addition in Munster. Check out these top stories and more inThe Timesandnwi.com.

                Davich: One of the most beautiful streets in the world is just an hour away

                DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago ranks 40th on the new list of “71 Most Beautiful Streets in the World” according to Architectural Digest.

                Davich: Loudmouth parents should get unsportsmanlike conduct flags at sports games

                "Some parents are out of controland their poor children are being publicly embarrassed,"said Teonna Wilber, a licensed therapist who owns Survive & Thrive Counseling, Inc.

                South Central valedictorian a champion in classroom and horse arena

                Anna Minich is taking her talent for showing horses to the equestrian team at South Dakota State University.

                Flags to be flown half-staff in honor of Region firefighter

                "Ken was our brother and our friend, and we were not prepared to lose him, by any means," fellow firefighters said.

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                Second person dies in wake of alleged OWI crash; charge enhanced, records show

                The accused said he pulled over, observed both the motorcycle driver and passenger lying on the shoulder of the roadway and then called his girlfriend, her mother and his mother before police arrived after being contacted by a witness, a court document says.

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                Davich: Scared to sing karaoke? A host shares his secrets: ‘Do it for yourself’

                “Guess who gets the loudest applause?” DJ Audie Balinao asked. “The bad singers.”

                219 News Now: Hard Rock Continues to Outpace Indiana Casino Competition

                Here’s your 219 News Now for June 13, 2024.Hard Rock Continues to Outpace Indiana Casino Competition. Check out these top stories and more inThe Timesandnwi.com.

                219 News Now: Plug Pulled on $1.3 Billion Chesterton Data Center Proposal in Face of Opposition

                Here’s your 219 News Now for June 12, 2024. Plug Pulled on $1.3 Billion Chesterton Data Center Proposal in Face of Opposition. Check out these top stories and more inThe Timesandnwi.com.

                Davich: Mrs. Roper Romp craze sashays into our Region with caftan crawls

                The “Mrs. Roper Romp” craze in our country has sashayed into Northwest Indiana with caftan-draped campiness.

                Man charged with repeatedly molesting family member, records show

                She described the acts as "things that are not really good to do to a child," according to the charges.

                219 News Now: Home Prices Have Soared Sevenfold in Gary Over the Past Decade, as Buyers and Property Investors Have Returned

                Here’s your 219 News Now for June 11, 2024.Home Prices Have Soared Sevenfold in Gary Over the Past Decade, as Buyers and Property Investors Have Returned. Check out these top stories and more inThe Timesandnwi.com.

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