River communities likely to pick up cost of upkeep

Post Tribune - Fri Nov 27

When the Indiana General Assembly authorized the creation of the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission in 1980 to spearhead flood control projects that would protect residents living near the Little Calumet River, it never authorized a mechanism to fund the commission.

November 27 - Live Music from Jimmy Sturr

WGN-TV Chicago - Fri Nov 27

Polkapalooza featuring Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra To see them again: Friday & Saturday November 27 & 28 Both shows at 2 p.m., Doors open at 1 p.m. Polkapalooza The Venue at Horeshoe Casino 777 Casino Center Drive Hammond, IN 473-6060 Jimmy Sturr and his orchestra have won 18 Grammy awards and have put out a totaly of 106 records.

Things to do :: Lifestyles :

Post Tribune - Fri Nov 27

Find quilts, home accessories, candles, jewelry, PartyLite candles, popcorn, bake sale and more during the Holiday Craft Show at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave.

Attack on homeless man nets 5-year prison term

Post Tribune - Thu Nov 26

Lake Superior Court Judge Salvador Vasquez sentenced a Hammond man to five years in prison for beating a homeless man.

Around the region

Post Tribune - Wed Nov 25

Drive-through donation drop-offs: Convenient drive-through drop-offs of food and clothing are available at all seven Clean Air Car Check emissions testing stations in Northwest Indiana.

Woodworkers find joy in making toys for area's children

Post Tribune - Wed Nov 25

It's that time of year again for the Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association. For the past 19 years, members have made toys that are donated to local children.

Law and Order

Post Tribune - Tue Nov 24

A Lowell man who admitted he had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl faces 30 days in jail, 17 months in an alternative sentencing program, 18 months on probation and 80 hours of community service.

Jobless rate steady in state, county; improves in Chesterton

Chesterton Tribune - Mon Nov 23

Unemployment remained steady in the State of Indiana in October while showing marginal local fluctuations both up and down in Northwest Indiana.

8 area bridges in worse shape than Cline

Post Tribune - Sun Nov 22

Cline Avenue isn't the only Northwest Indiana bridge in bad shape. Eight bridges in Lake and Porter counties are more structurally deficient than at least one of the Cline Avenue ramps that the Indiana Department of Transportation recently closed for safety reasons, according to federal records.

Supported living program builds OE clients' self-esteem

Post Tribune - Sun Nov 22

W hen Jason Halfacre, 33, started in Opportunity Enterprises' supported living program in January, he already had participated in the social service agency's sheltered workshop for people with disabilities for about five years.