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Gary Lawmakers Gain Political Power as Indiana Republicans Lose Supermajority

Gary’s Democratic lawmakers have spent 14 years in a Statehouse where Republicans could hold sessions, pass bills, and set the agenda without them. Starting in January, that changes. For Democrats, who spent more than a decade powerless and unable to stop anything in the Indiana House, the change is...

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Lansing Village Board celebrates America 250 Relay essay winners

LANSING, Ill. — Student essay winners from the American Discovery Trail Society America 250 Relay Event were recognized at the Lansing Village Board meeting on Nov. 4. The relay celebrating America’s 250th birthday began July 1 in California and will have covered 6,800 miles when it concludes in Delaware on Thanksgiving Day.

Lansing, IL · 1d
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Thornton, Bloom townships receive property value reassessments

THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. — Lansing homeowners will see their homes’ property values reassessed this year — and those who want to file an appeal over the new proposed values will need to do so soon. That deadline is Nov. 23 for Thornton Township residents and Dec. 17...

Thornton, IL · 9h
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Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens Two Walmart Locations in Indiana

November 12, 2026 // Franchising.com // HAMMOND, Ind. – Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) has opened two new bakeries inside Walmart Supercenters in Hammond, Indiana. The openings build on Wetzel’s growing partnership with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, as the brand continues expanding its store-within-a-store model. The new bakeries are located at 7850 Cabela Dr. and 1100 5th Ave.

Hammond, IN · 1d
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Roger Powell Jr. is Building Valpo Through Chicago Roots

Valparaiso head coach Roger Powell Jr. called timeout in a tie game against Purdue with just over four seconds left in double overtime. His team, the sizeable underdogs at Mackey Arena, had a chance to pull off an epic upset. While Powell Jr. talked with his assistant coach Matt “Flash” Gordon, it was junior Justus McNair who stepped up.

Valparaiso, IN · 2d

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This Day in Region Football History: 11/11

1938 – Lew Wallace ends the year with a 6-0 win over Gary Froebel for the second straight season. 1949 – East Chicago Roosevelt moves to 9-0 with a 28-0 shutout of crosstown rival EC Washington, en route to a perfect season and their fourth state title in five years.

Hobart, IN · 2d

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Valpo Council Votes To Raise Permit Fees

The Monday night, November 9th Valparaiso City Council meeting went for just under an hour and a half. There were two ordinances and one item of other business. After the Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Jon Costas, speaking for all council members, congratulated Councilwoman Barbara Domer on her election to be the new Clerk of the Porter County courts. Domer will serve as a Valpo councilmember for district 3 until January. The Democrat committeemen will hold a caucus before then to appoint someone to replace her.

Valparaiso, IN · 12h

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Valpo Athletics Mourns the Passing of Legendary Director of Athletics Bill Steinbrecher ‘57

Valpo Athletics Mourns the Passing of Legendary Director of Athletics Bill Steinbrecher ‘57. The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics is saddened by the loss of Dr. Bill Steinbrecher, who passed away early this morning, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at the age of 92. A 2005 inductee into the Valpo...

Valparaiso, IN · 1d

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Amarion Hunter to Join Valpo Men’s Basketball Program

The Valparaiso University men's basketball team has announced the addition of Amarion Hunter (Dallas, Texas / Dallas Carter), a 6-foot-3 guard who has signed to join the program as a freshman beginning with the 2027-2028 season. "Amarion is an unbelievable get for us," head coach Roger Powell Jr. said. "He...

Valparaiso, IN · 1d

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Indiana students to operate vending machine as business learning project

Portage High School in Indiana is preparing to install a student-operated vending machine designed to provide hands-on business experience, according to a Post-Tribune report. The Portage Township School Board approved the donation of a $1,000 machine from the school's Academic Booster Club to its Work-Based Learning Club. Students will be responsible for learning inventory management, purchasing, stocking, cash handling and financial recordkeeping as part of the educational initiative.

Portage, IN · 1d