County’s plan for American Rescue Plan funds generates questions from commissioner, public
On a split vote and after fielding questions from a handful of taxpayers, the Porter County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance Tuesday that outlines a spending plan for half of the $33 million the county is receiving in federal dollars from the American Rescue Plan for COVID-19 relief. Commissioner Jim Biggs, RNorth, cast the lone no vote and questioned […]
Burns Harbor business partners with Ivy Tech to get more drivers
As the country finds itself in the middle of a shortage of professional drivers, and therefore a shortage of supplies on shelves, one local business is trying to help rectify the problem. KLLM Transport Services, located in Burns Harbor, has partnered with Ivy Tech Community College in an effort to get more drivers on the road and people back to […]
5K to raise funds for charity for disabled veterans
On Saturday, Nov. 6, Duneland resident Ashley Ouellette and her squad of runners will take to the streets of downtown Chesterton at 8 a.m., as part of Wounded Warrior Project’s Carry Forward Virtual 5k. The Never Lose Hope team is organizing and meeting in person at Thomas Centennial Park to run together as they fundraise for the veteran’s charity. “Wounded […]
Fire depts. responding to record number of calls
Fire departments in Porter and Chesterton are on track to exceed a record number of calls for 2021. In his September report to the Porter Town Council, Fire Chief Jay Craig noted that the summer had been very busy for his department. For June July and August, the department’s chief, one fire fighter and 20 volunteers responded to 253 calls. […]
Election board reiterates election security
Members of the Porter County Board of Elections and Registration took the time during a recent meeting to allay concerns about the safety and security of local elections, explaining the process to provide a better understanding to three county residents who showed up with questions. Karen Flory of Lakes of the Four Seasons, Dale Tipton of Jackson Township and Barbara […]
Joseph Sosnowski
Joseph R. Sosnowski, age 78 of Porter, IN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Oct. 23, 2021. He was born on Feb. 11, 1943, in Chicago, IL to George W. and Angeline (Bogdanovich) Sosnowski, both of whom preceded him in death. On November 7, 1970, he married the love of his life, Georgia C. (Dumis) Sosnowski, […]
Echoes of the Past
10 Years Ago Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 – CHS Theatre will present “Polterheist,” a murder mystery dinner, catered by Popolano’s, in the high school cafeteria. . . Discovery Charter School, 800 Canonie Drive, announces two open houses. . . Westchester Public Library will offer an eight-session Spanish Course… Seventh graders at St. Patrick School will collect shoes for the SOLES- […]
Community Calendar
Submit calendar items to calendar@chestertontribune.com. Friday, Oct. 29 *Jessica Lynch, a former prisoner of war and recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, will share her story at 7:30 p.m. at Chesterton Brewery, 1050 Broadway, Chesterton. Lynch’s convoy was ambushed and her Humvee was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. She was taken by Iraqis, tortured and left for […]
Illinois woman killed by train Tuesday
A 25-year-old Illinois woman died Tuesday morning after being struck by a train on the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks, according to Porter Police. At 5:44 a.m., Norfolk Southern contacted the Porter Police about a subject standing on railroad property between the tracks in the area of Jackson Boulevard/Wagner Road on the north side of the tracks, according to Porter Police […]
