KOSCIUSKO—A Valparaiso man was arrested after he followed a woman from Valparaiso all the way to Warsaw. Rodney William Falls, 54, 306 Roosevelt Road, is being charged with stalking, a level 6 felony; and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. On Feb. 13, a female subject called Kosciusko County dispatch and said that a …read more.

HAMMOND — Lake County Sheriff John Buncich and Portage Mayor James Snyder were indicted today on public corruption charges.

BY KEVIN BELLAMY Director of Administration HAMMOND — The Towle Theater is proud to present the second show of their 2016 season “First Date” with generous support from their sponsor Albert’s Diamond Jewelers. This musical is under the direction of Managing Director, Jeff Casey and Musical Direction is by Elizabeth Tuazon. “First Date” follows a …read more.

By STEFANI VINKEMEIER Parent WARSAW — Nine Lincoln Elementary School students in two divisions competed at the State Team Chess Finals on Saturday, March 19. One team, called the Lions, placed seventh place out of 54 teams, scoring a total of 4.5 out of 6 points in the Third and Under division. Aslan Oliver scored …read more.

HAMMOND — For more than a decade, the Towle Theater in downtown Hammond has brought new and exciting theatrical works to the Northwest Indiana region and 2016 is no different. Now entering its 13th season, the Towle is bringing more premiere productions.

HAMMOND — A full-size replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center Oct. 8 through Oct. 11. Also on display will be the Leviathan No. 63 Locomotive and tender.

By STACEY STAGNER Communications Coordinator, South Shore CVA HAMMOND — A full-size replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11. The Lincoln Funeral Train has attracted thousands of …read more.

HAMMOND — A full-size replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be on display at the Indiana Welcome Center Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11.

HAMMOND — The Towle Theater closes its 2015 subscription season with the Indiana premiere of Robin Howdon’s British farce “Perfect Wedding” with generous support from our 2015 season sponsor Accucraft Imaging and exclusive show sponsors Vanis Salon and Day Spa and Albert’s Diamond Jewelers. The comedy is under the direction of Mark Baer, who is returning after his successful Towle directorial debut of “The Nightmare Room” last year.

William “Ben” Wagner Jr., 96, Hammond, passed away at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. On Jan. 28, 1919, he was born in Hammond to William and Hannah Elizabeth (Wagoner) Wagner. He was united in marriage to Violet Swiek in November 1942 in Seattle, Wa.; she preceded him in death …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana High School Athletic Association issued a statement Monday regarding the boys basketball situation in northwest Indiana involving Griffith and Hammond high schools and their involvement in the 2015 IHSAA boys basketball state tournament. The IHSAA granted both schools, which initially faced a year-long suspension and banning from this year’s state tournament …read more.

[weaver_youtube 0l4I3QFEtyw rel=0] INDIANAPOLIS – The respective boys basketball seasons for Hammond and Griffith high schools at all levels have been cancelled for the remainder of 2014‐15 season including the state tournament, IHSAA Commissioner Bobby Cox announced today. The decision among additional penalties comes as a result of incidents on Saturday night at Griffith High …read more.

LAPORTE – Wawasee continued to build in the early going of the 2014-15 wrestling season with an appearance at the LaPorte Duals Saturday afternoon. The Warriors went 1-4 on the day in the team duals, taking a win against Hammond and losses to Lafayette Jeff, Thornton (Ill.), LaPorte and Merrillville. Wawasee had one undefeated wrestler …read more.

By KEVIN BELLAMY Director of Administration, Towle Theater The Towle Theater is proud to welcome Rita Rose for a one-night engagement on Thursday, Dec. 18. Rita Rose is the alter ego of singer/actress Rachelyn Primm. She has been performing all over Chicago with her Rockabilly Cabaret Show. For the Holiday Season, she has created a …read more.

By KEVIN BELLAMY Director of Administration, Towle Theater The Towle Theater is expanding its entertainment offerings. This New Years Eve, it will be offering a night of nostalgic music called “All-American Sweethearts: A Salute to the Andrews Sisters” sponsored by Yale Business Center in Hammond. The concept was born after last year’s production of “A …read more.

Trupointe Cooperative Inc. held a grand opening celebration of its new Milford agronomy hub for area growers, business leaders, governmental officials and other guests throughout the day Tuesday. A red ribbon was cut by Trupointe’s board of directors and leadership team. Prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, keynote speaker Kent Yeager, Indiana agriculture liaison for U.S. …read more.