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
Mick Jagger Highlights the Rolling Stones Songs and Albums Closest to Him
After more than six decades of music, choosing personal favorites is no easy task. Mick Jagger recently reflected on the Rolling Stones catalog, shari...
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Johnny Marr to Auction Nearly 100 Guitars From His Personal Collection
Music fans and collectors will soon have a chance to own a piece of Johnny Marr's career as nearly 100 guitars from his personal collection are set to...
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Metallica's Kirk Hammett Takes a Tumble Into the Dublin Crowd During 'Seek & Destroy'
Metallica's concert in Dublin included an unexpected moment when guitarist Kirk Hammett briefly fell while performing onstage. The incident happened d...
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