Political newcomer takes on incumbent as 1st Congressional District competitive for first time in years
The Democratic party holds a 92-year winning streak in Indiana’s First Congressional District that dates back to the midterm election year of 1930. The district has always had Lake and Porter counties at its heart, along with the western portion of LaPorte County. The boundaries have changed at the edges with periodic redistricting, but the district always remained reliably Democratic […]
Two from Chesterton running for 4th district senate seat
The contest for the 4th District State Senate seat features two men who grew up in Chesterton and still live in the area. The 4th District stretches across northern Porter County — including Chesterton and Portage — along with three townships in LaPorte County, which includes Michigan City. The current officeholder, State Sen. Rodney Pol Jr., 38, a Democrat, was […]
Veteran IN House member is challenged
After serving in the Indiana House for District 10 since 2009, Charles “Chuck” Mosely (D) is being challenged by a political newcomer, Manuel Maldonado (R). Both men are residents of Portage Township and both men, through their past and present volunteer work, have shown that they are invested in their community. District 10 covers an area that includes the townships […]
Police hire two Highland officers
The Chesterton Police Department is hiring two veteran police officers from the Highland Police Department. Nicholas Vanni and Darren Conley both have approximately 10 years of law enforcement experience, said Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson. Both men currently hold the rank of corporal within the Highland Police Department in Lake County. The Chesterton Police Commission on Wednesday gave Richardson permission […]
Attorney brings gifts of Reading Buddies
Attorney Ken Allen was in Porter last Tuesday to help encourage first and second graders at Yost Elementary School to enjoy reading. His secret: matching kids up with Reading Buddies. Reading Buddies are small, cuddly stuffed toys that love being read to – or so Allen tells the children when he passes out the toys, doing his part each year […]
Opposition to Sand Creek condos mounting
A proposal to build three four-story condominiums by the Sand Creek Golf Course is opposed by the homeowners association and openly questioned by two Chesterton Advisory Plan Commission members. The Advisory Plan Commission on Thursday did grant the request of Attorney Greg Babcock, on behalf of David Faganel, to have a Nov. 17 public hearing on the request to review […]
Echoes of the Past
10 Years Ago Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 – United Steelworkers vote to ratify a three-year contract with ArcelorMittal. . . Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson visits the fourthgrade at Jackson Elementary School. . . Duneland Community Church will host a chili cook-off and cookie bake-off to benefit the Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry. . . Fall Symposium at Brincka Cross […]
Community Calendar
Submit calendar items to calendar@chestertontribune.com Wednesday, October 26 *Duneland Seniors meet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday in the community building in Hawthorne Park in Porter. For more information, call Cathy Ellis, (219) 252-2178. Friday, October 28 *Trick or Treat Downtown, 4 to 6 p.m. along Broadway and Calumet, also in the parking lot of Duneland Chamber of […]
IU student’s death an accident, says coroner
The Aug. 17 death of a 20-year-old Indiana University student was caused by an accidental overdose of a combination of fentanyl and fluorofentanyl, a coroner has ruled. Avery R. McMillan, who had lived in Chesterton and Valparaiso, was pronounced dead the morning of Aug. 17 at the Bloomington residence of Eric M. Montgomery. Montgomery, 33, in connection with the circumstances […]
