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Lake County Council Oks $6.4M SSCVA Budget, Eyes Bears Move and AI Scouting

The Lake County Council voted 5-0 to approve a roughly $6.4 million 2027 budget for the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, capping a year that SSCVA officials say brought record hotel stays, a jump in tax collections, and a growing role for artificial intelligence in scouting events across the region.

Lake County, IN · 1d
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Lake County Sheriff Wins Right to Fight State's $354K Misspending Claim

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. will get to argue in court that Indiana's state auditors overstepped their authority when they accused him of misspending nearly $300,000 in jail commissary funds and demanded he personally repay the money. A judge sided with Martinez's push to challenge that authority, allowing his case to move toward trial rather than being thrown out.

Lake County, 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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Chilly Lake-Effect Rain with a Possible Wintry Mix or Snow

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Expect the scattered lake-effect showers to continue, especially in our northwest counties. With temperatures dropping to the lower 30s (33 degrees, specifically), the precipitation beginning late tonight could be a wintry mix or all snow. On Friday, most of the lake-effect precipitation will most likely...

Lafayette, IN · 1d
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This 60,000-Square-Foot Indiana Antique Mall Is Practically Its Own Indoor City

More than 600 independent vendors share one roof here, and some aisles even have street signs to help you find your way back. That detail alone tells you how big this place really is. The building covers 60,000 square feet in northwest Indiana. It holds over 350 booths and about...

Highland, IN · 16h

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BLITZ’S CLASS 2A REGIONAL PRIMER: Wheeler at Eastside

Outside the Huddle is breaking down every area regional matchup scheduled for this Friday. We look to Class 2A as undefeated Eastside (11-0) plays host to Wheeler (11-1). Wheeler wants to win one way, by running junior Levi Murray down opponents’ throats. It sure has worked for the most...

Wheeler, IN · 1d

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LPHS Orchestra Players Make Grade

(La Porte, IN) - Twelve La Porte Community School Corporation string players earned seats in the Indiana American String Teachers Association’s 2026 All-Region Orchestra. They joined student musicians from across northern Indiana for a weekend of rehearsals and concerts at Robert A. Taft Middle School in Crown Point. Seven...

La Porte, IN · 13h

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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 · 1d

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Porter Co. Recycling Celebrates America Recycles Day at Strack & Van Til Stores

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says it is celebrating America Recycles Day on Monday, November 16, 2026, and Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at the following Strack & Van Til locations in Porter County:. – Monday, November 16th, 2026: 10am-12pm at the Valparaiso Strack & Van Til...

Porter County, IN · 1d

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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 · 2d

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2 Wetzel’s Pretzels open in Hammond Walmarts

Northwest Indiana native Mike Alkaki is expanding his portfolio of stores outside the Chicago market by opening two bakeries in the Region. The post 2 Wetzel’s Pretzels open in Hammond Walmarts appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine .

Hammond, IN · 2d

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5 19Ft. 700,000 Lbs. Nipsco Transformers Going In Deep River Watershed for Amazon Hyperscale Data Center

Editor’s Note, This Installation is a half mile from a Bald Eagles Nest, (Shown Below) And now, screw the wetlands, let’s make sure this data center gets power. NIPSCO has applied to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for Section 401 Water Quality Certification No. WQC001542 to move forward with Phase II of its Hobart-to-Orion 345-kV transmission line project.

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 · 1d

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United Way Northwest Indiana Names Barry Tyler Jr. Chief Community Impact Officer

United Way Northwest Indiana has appointed Barry Tyler Jr. as Chief Community Impact Officer. With nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, education, and public service, Tyler brings a strong background in regional philanthropy, youth development, and strategies that expand opportunity. As a member of the organization’s executive...

Porter County, IN · 1d

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Gary Schools to Host Holiday Help Fair December 18, Bringing Resources and Holiday Cheer to Families

As the holiday season approaches, the Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) is preparing to bring families, local organizations and community leaders together for a day of giving, support and celebration. The district will host its second annual Holiday Help Fair on Friday, December 18, 2026, at the Gary Public Library...

Gary, IN · 20h

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Valpo U men’s basketball falls at South Dakota State, 81-69

Hopoi Sets Career Highs in Defeat at South Dakota State. Carter Hopoi (Tauranga, New Zealand / Mount Maunganui College NZ) upped his career highs in scoring and rebounding, but the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team fell 81-69 to South Dakota State on Wednesday night in Brookings, S.C. The Jackrabbits, who own the third-best home record nationally since 2011-12 behind Gonzaga and Kansas, improved to 3-0 by prevailing in a battle of two teams that entered the night ranked in the Mid-Major Top 25.

Valparaiso, IN · 2d

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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