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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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Doyel: Tiny crowd for IU-Syracuse basketball? Purdue loss to Valparaiso? Here's what it all means.

The first week of the college basketball season brought two eye-popping results locally, one at Purdue and other at Indiana . Purdue lost Nov. 6 to Valparaiso, the Boilermakers ’ first loss to a mid-major opponent at Mackey Arena since 2014. The Hoosiers beat Syracuse in front of 5,047 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, the smallest crowd to see an IU basketball game in Indiana since the global pandemic. Go ahead, if it makes you feel better, and consider those results unrelated. One team won, one lost. One played a mid-major, another a historically elite program from a powerhouse conference. One large crowd. One small. What’s the connection here? What’s the problem ? The NIL-and-transfer portal era of college basketball is the connection. The future is the problem. What happened to the crowd for an Indiana basketball game in Downtown Indianapolis – and what will happen to the Purdue roster, going forward – are related to the upheaval of college sports, an upheaval that hasn’t been good for anyone but the athletes. No snark there. No shade. Before the landscape changed in the last five years – before lawsuits forced the NCAA to go from indifferent to impotent – college

West Lafayette, IN · 1d

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SDSU picks up big win over Valparaiso in mid-major clash

BROOKINGS – South Dakota State outscored Valparaiso 49-32 in the first half on Wednesday night and that propelled the Jackrabbits to an 81-69 victory at First Bank & Trust Arena. Each team had recorded wins over power conference teams last week, with the Jacks beating Kansas State in their...

Brookings, SD · 1d

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Angela Oakley returns home for street naming and community impact

Coming home means something different when the community that helped raise you is preparing to put your name on a street. For entrepreneur and The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Angela D. Reed-Oakley, that recognition is an opportunity to celebrate her roots while bringing attention to an issue that continues to affect families across Chicago: gun violence.

Calumet City, IL · 5h

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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...

Indiana · 3d

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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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Friday Night Football Fever: Penn Kingsmen prepare for class 6A showdown vs Crown Point

What strategy does Coach Pete Riordan emphasize for the game?. Two of the best teams in Indiana square off as the Penn Kingsmen (11-0) travel to Crown Point (11-0) on Friday night. The 6A regional championship will mark the 4th straight year that these two powers have met in the...

Crown Point, IN · 1d

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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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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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Vale Park West Trail Opens in Valparaiso

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the City of Valparaiso celebrated the opening of the Vale Park West Trail on Thursday, Nov. 5. “Trails are a vital resource in Indiana. They drive community connection, promote healthy Hoosiers, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities,” said Dale Brier, DNR’s deputy director of Community Grants & Trails.

Valparaiso, IN · 18h

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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 · 17h

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Portage Township asks neighbors to help 'Stuff the Pantry' for the holidays

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Portage Township Trustee's office is asking that the community help "Stuff the Pantry" this November. For the entire month, the Portage Pantry is collecting food donations so local families can have what they need for a holiday meal. This year's theme is "The Pie is...

South Bend, IN · 2d

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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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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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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 · 21h

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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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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 · 1d

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Student-led organization Womenhelpwomen works to fight period poverty; how you can contribute to its efforts during their annual Homemade Pie Drive

Madi Hilligoss was a freshman at Glenwood High School when she decided to do something about period poverty. After learning about the challenges some women face when trying to afford menstrual hygiene products, she founded Womenhelpwomen in 2024. The student-led organization collects and donates menstrual products and other hygiene necessities to people in need throughout the community.

Glenwood, IL · 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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