Community News
Crown Point PD Officer Named Student Resource Officer of the Year
Crown Point Police Officer Brandon Norris was recognized as the State of Indiana's School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year during an awards ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Norris, who is the resource officer at Taft Middle School, also was named the SRO of the Year for Region 1, which includes Jasper, Lake, Newt...
Jun 19, 2026
The Salvation Army Responds to Northwest Indiana Tornadoes
The Salvation Army is continuing to respond in areas affected by the tornado outbreak on June 11, 2026. The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team has been distributing water, snacks, hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, and blankets to residents in Lake and Porter counties since last Thursday and will continue to provide ...
Jun 19, 2026
RDA Advances Blight Elimination, Development Planning in NW Indiana
In Crown Point, the Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority announced this week they accepted a $2.87 million bid for the demolition of multiple structures in the Gary Metro Transit Development District (TDD), including the former Gordon's Department Store, the Gordon's Department Sto...
Jun 18, 2026
Music News
Justin Cary, Former Sixpence None the Richer Bassist, Dies at 50 Following Stroke
Justin Cary, a longtime bassist known for his work with Sixpence None the Richer, has died at the age of 50. The musician passed away on June 18 after...
Jun 21, 2026
Long-Lost 1964 Beatles 'Top of the Pops' Footage Uncovered After 60 Years
A rare piece of music history has come back into view after footage of a long-missing television performance by The Beatles was found more than 60 yea...
Jun 20, 2026
Stewart Copeland Says He Has Stepped Away From Making New Music
Stewart Copeland is looking back on his career with a sense of satisfaction while focusing on projects connected to the music he has already created. ...
Jun 19, 2026
