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As an extremely mature person, I stopped to take a picture of this sign.

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Late-morning fire at Lake County Jail under investigation nwitimes.com/news/local/cri via

Late-morning fire at Lake County Jail under investigation

"The cause of the fire is under investigation and being handled by the Lake County Sheriff's Department," according to Crown Point Fire Rescue.

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Sin City Deciple member admits to 2003 killing of Gary police chief’s son nwitimes.com/news/sin-city- via

Sin City Deciple member admits to 2003 killing of Gary police chief’s son

A member of a violent motorcycle gang is agreeing to admit he murdered the son of a former Gary police chief 20 years ago.

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Major Region employers named to Fortune 500 nwitimes.com/news/local/bus via

Major Region employers named to Fortune 500

Major Calumet Region employers, including Northwest Indiana's Big Two steelmakers, were named to the Fortune 500 this year.

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"During the past quarter, order release rates from our automotive clients were the strongest and the most consistent we have seen since becoming a steel company three years ago."

Cleveland-Cliffs: 'Steel demand in the U.S. will shift in our favor'

Cleveland-Cliffs, one of Northwest Indiana's largest industrial employers, has been benefiting from rising demand from automotive customers.

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Gary alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi unveils street sign

Gary alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi unveils street sign

The Kappa Alpha Psi Gary Alumni Chapter partnered with the Indiana Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway Program to ensure Fourth Avenue in Gary is well-kept.

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Bodies of 2 juveniles pulled from river; state investigating

Bodies of 2 juveniles pulled from river; state investigating

"Witnesses said the two had been swimming in the river and were last seen being carried downstream by the current and then going under the surface of the water," the

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Dyer Summer Fest expands to new location

Dyer Summer Fest expands to new location

The annual festival will be held at Central Park for the first time.

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Valparaiso museum lets visitors CCC area's conservation history

Valparaiso museum lets visitors CCC area's conservation history

VALPARAISO — Ninety years ago, in 1933, a job training program began in the United States that brought miles of drainage work to Porter County and untold acres of new

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Jake Burger’s 9th-inning grand slam more than enough to lift White Sox over Tigers

Jake Burger's walk-off slam grand slam completes a sweep (Via Sun-Times, ⁦

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The Sox’ first slam and first walk-off homer of 2023 capped an afternoon in which Burger struck out in his first three at-bats before walking in his fourth plate appearance.

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Andersonville's 'Midsommarfest' celebrates Swedish culture and history

One of Chicago's oldest and most beloved summer street festivals returns this week in Andersonville.

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One of Chicago's oldest and most beloved summer street festivals returns this week in Andersonville.

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'It’s not as tall as it used to be': 10 years after the Mount Baldy miracle

'It’s not as tall as it used to be': 10 years after the Mount Baldy miracle

Ten years since the miraculous rescue of Nathan Woessner, 6, at Mount Baldy, scientists have learned a lot about the geology there.

Indiana joins multi-state settlement with Robinhood investment app

Indiana joins multi-state settlement with Robinhood investment app

Indiana is joining a multi-state settlement with the Robinhood investment app, which agreed to pay $10.2 million in penalties for technical glitches that hurt everyday investors.

Pat Johnson breaks the curse, wins the Times Classic

Pat Johnson breaks the curse, wins the Times Classic

It was finally Pat Johnson's time Sunday at Olympia Lanes. He won the Class A title at the Times Classic with a 268-264 win over Maurice Harris.

Stalled vehicle causes slow traffic on westbound I-80

Stalled vehicle causes slow traffic on westbound I-80

A stalled vehicle has resulted in slow moving traffic in the center lane on Interstate 80 between Harrison Street and Grant Street in Gary

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A former medical office in Munster is home to three new businesses.

NWI Business Ins and Outs: Parlor Doughnuts, Southlake Mall sneaker shop, The Boba Tea Cafe,...

Parlor Doughnuts, Southlake Mall sneaker shop, The Boba Tea Cafe, B-Nails and Viet-Ship opening; Mezquitacos closed

Andrean softball rides wave of energy to state finals nwitimes.com/sports/andrean via

Andrean softball rides wave of energy to state finals

Andrean softball is statebound.

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Crossroads of green America: Drive Clean Indiana wants Region to be a leader in electric vehicle infrastructure nwitimes.com/news/local/por via

Crossroads of green America: Drive Clean Indiana wants Region to be a leader in electric vehicle...

More EV chargers are being installed across the state every year.

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JERRY DAVICH: Newspaper comics offer readers a needed reprieve from hard news, political opinions nwitimes.com/opinion/column via

JERRY DAVICH: Newspaper comics offer readers a needed reprieve from hard news, political opinions

Newspaper comics, especially Sundays, offer readers a needed reprieve from all the crime stories, negative news and political opinions.

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Merrillville grieves death of Councilman Donald Spann

Merrillville grieves death of Councilman Donald Spann

Councilman Donald Spann, D-1, died Friday at his home. He was 71.

Leon's Triathlon brings out competitive and patriotic spirit

Leon's Triathlon brings out competitive and patriotic spirit

"It’s a patriotic event that just happens to be a triathlon,” Wolek said.

“It’s a dune on top of a dune.”

'It’s not as tall as it used to be': 10 years after the Mount Baldy miracle

Ten years since the miraculous rescue of Nathan Woessner, 6, at Mount Baldy, scientists have learned a lot about the geology there.

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Parlor Doughnuts will be located less than half a mile north of the longtime institution Munster Donut and the Dunkin across the street, creating a donut triangle on Calumet Avenue in Munster.

NWI Business Ins and Outs: Parlor Doughnuts, Southlake Mall sneaker shop, The Boba Tea Cafe,...

Parlor Doughnuts, Southlake Mall sneaker shop, The Boba Tea Cafe, B-Nails and Viet-Ship opening; Mezquitacos closed

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"More often than not, I like the heels more. They're usually more interesting."

Lawyer realizes childhood dream of becoming professional wrestler after losing 140 pounds

A disability lawyer by day and an outspoken heel by night, Chris Freiberg realized his childhood dream of becoming a professional wrestler and just won his first title belt in

NWI Business Ins and Outs: Parlor Doughnuts, Southlake Mall sneaker shop, The Boba Tea Cafe, B-Nails and Viet-Ship opening; Mezquitacos closed

NWI Business Ins and Outs: Parlor Doughnuts, Southlake Mall sneaker shop, The Boba Tea Cafe,...

Parlor Doughnuts, Southlake Mall sneaker shop, The Boba Tea Cafe, B-Nails and Viet-Ship opening; Mezquitacos closed

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Unions decry Supreme Court ruling that could have far-reaching effects on organized labor nwitimes.com/news/local/uni via

Unions decry Supreme Court ruling that could have far-reaching effects on organized labor

Supreme Court’s Decision Will Not Stop Workers from Exercising Our Right to Strike

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Moke Agency marks 50 years selling real estate in Northwest Indiana nwitimes.com/news/local/mok via

Moke Agency marks 50 years selling real estate in Northwest Indiana

The Moke Agency is marking 50 years selling real estate in Northwest Indiana.

I can’t believe such a big name is in Chicago all weekend. I am of course talking about Derf at the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo.

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Centier names Anthony Contrucci president of its holding company nwitimes.com/news/local/cen via

Centier names Anthony Contrucci president of its holding company

Centier Bank named Anthony Contrucci president of First Bancshares Inc., its holding company.

IDEM holds public meeting for Gary lime plant seeking renewal of air permit nwitimes.com/news/local/lak via

IDEM holds public meeting for Gary lime plant seeking renewal of air permit

"I don't care what the project is, I don't care how many dollars it brings to the community, it doesn't matter if it hurts our residents."

It’s entirely fenced off for obvious safety reasons and operates 24/7. It would be nearly impossible to get down there undetected. They occasionally catch teens on foot and offer them jobs, telling them they’re only welcome down there if they’re driving trucks or crushing stone.

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Andrean beats New Prairie for 16th regional championship nwitimes.com/sports/andrean via

Andrean beats New Prairie for 16th regional championship

Make that 16 regional championships — and counting — for Andrean baseball.

Outgoing Horizon Bank CEO wins Sagamore of the Wabash, state's highest honor

Outgoing Horizon Bank CEO wins Sagamore of the Wabash, state's highest honor

Horizon Bank Chairman and CEO Craig Dwight received the Sagamore of the Wabash, Indiana's highest honor.

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If you’re looking for somewhere to dump a body, the ponds at the bottom of Thornton Quarry are so thick with sediment that anything you throw in them will sink another 8 to 10 feet when they reach the bed.

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Indiana Dunes to host hikes and Project 1966 summer hiking challenge nwitimes.com/life-entertain via

Indiana Dunes to host hikes and Project 1966 summer hiking challenge

The Indiana Dunes National Park will host a series of upcoming hikes, including a birding hike with the Audubon Society Sunday and a new summer hiking challenge.

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Cody Johnston cruises to state title in pole vault for Hobart nwitimes.com/sports/cody-jo via

Cody Johnston cruises to state title in pole vault for Hobart

Hobart's Cody Johnston nearly broke the state record for the pole vault en route to winning his second consecutive state title.

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Pick a trail, any trail. It’s #nationaltrailsday &

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will treat you to a free guided hike at our Ivanhoe South Preserve in Gary Indiana. Learn about the unique dune and swale habitat and spend time in nature. We have trail mix!

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