Teen caught by Porter police after U.S. 20 wreck
A 17-year-old Michigan City boy faces adult charges of attempted murder and robbery after he shot a woman during a carjacking in New Chicago and then crashed the vehicle off U.S. 20 in Pine Township while being pursued by Porter Police Friday night. Khalil Anthony Gipson was taken to the Lake County Juvenile Detention Center. The prosecutor’s office later decided […]
Porter picture perfect place for July 4 parade
The sun-drenched streets of Porter July 4th morning served as the perfect setting for a traditional Independence Day parade in a small Midwestern town. Hundreds from the town and surrounding Duneland communities lined up with lawn chairs along Porter’s streets, all the way into Hawthorne Park. Many were waving small American flags. The parade was the kickoff for an all-day […]
Intersection improvement work continues on State Road 49
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction will begin an intersection improvement project at State Road 49 and Indian Boundary Rd on or after Wednesday, July 5. Work will begin in the northwest and northeast quadrants of the intersection for traffic signal improvements and pavement widening, with the right turn lane from southbound State Road 49 to westbound Indian […]
Man killed in fiery wreck with antique fire engine on U.S. 20
A Pennsylvania man was killed and four others were hospitalized when their Toyota SUV pulled into the path of an antique fire truck on U.S. 20 in Pine Township Saturday afternoon, the Porter County Sheriff’s Police said. The dead man was identified as Terry Romich, 66, of Pennsylvania, the Porter County Coroner’s office said. The driver of the Toyota SUV […]
Buckley selected to Problem Solving Courts Committee
Judge Christopher A. Buckley of the Porter Superior Court has been selected by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush as chair of the statewide Problem Solving Courts Committee effective July 1. Judge Buckley, in addition to managing criminal and small claims dockets, presides over the Porter County Mental Health Restoration Court. Mental health courts are just one type of problem-solving courts. […]
Art Barn presents new exhibits
Art Barn School of Art is introducing three new exhibitions in July. “Jean Head: Vibrant Colors” and the “Jimmy Duke Johnston Memorial Wall” will be exhibited starting July 5 through August 11. “Mark Vander Vinne: Artistic Landscapes” will start on the same date but run through September 22. The public is invited to meet the artists at the opening reception […]
Ready to Live showcasing country music to benefit homeless shelter, food pantry, autism project
Ready to Live music production companying is hosting a Give Back Night of country music to benefit the Portage Township Autism Awareness Coalition, Portage Township Food Pantry and Gabriel’s Horn Homeless Shelter. The event will begin at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 15 at the Founders Square amphitheater in Founders Square Park. The concert will feature Austin Edwards at 4:30 p.m. […]
Echoes of the Past
10 Years Ago Wednesday, July 3, 2013 – Fourth of July Fest at Hawthorne Park includes karaoke with live music by the Ricky Ricardo Rhythm & Blues Band. . . Porter County Jail now for the first time has a 24-hour healthcare provider. . . Indiana Dunes State Park will hold its annual sand sculpture contest. 15 Year Ago Wednesday, […]
