A pizza restaurant employee has been charged with false information and intimidation after texting a fake bomb threat to get out of work, according to police. Ashley N. Keichinger, 18, of Dyer, was charged Friday, June 12. The incident occurred June 6 at Doreen’s Pizzeria, Joliet Street, Crown Point. Police responded to a call of …read more.

Rickey Joe Dyer, 51, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 9:05 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at his home. He was born March 18, 1962, in Wabash, Ind., to Walter ‘Joe’ and Janice (Dials) Dyer. Ricky enjoyed eating out, watching movies and being with friends. He loved his nieces and nephews. He is survived by …read more.