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Paul Myers spent decades preserving, researching and sharing Marktown’s history. The lifelong East Chicago resident known as “Mr. Marktown” died Wednesday at 73.
'Unofficial Mayor of Marktown' Paul Myers dies, remembered for preserving East Chicago history
Paul Myers spent decades preserving, researching and sharing Marktown’s history. The lifelong East Chicago resident known as “Mr. Marktown” died Wednesday at 73.
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September 12, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Paul Myers spent decades preserving, researching and sharing Marktown’s history. The lifelong East Chicago resident known as “Mr. Marktown” died Wednesday at 73.
Indiana State Police arrested a New Jersey man after he allegedly stopped traffic and attacked two tractor-trailers with an axe along I-80 in Hammond on Friday afternoon.
Driver struck 2 semis with axe on Interstate 80 in Hammond before arrest, police said
Indiana State Police arrested a New Jersey man after he allegedly stopped traffic and attacked two tractor-trailers with an axe along I-80 in Hammond on Friday afternoon.
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September 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Indiana State Police arrested a New Jersey man after he allegedly stopped traffic and attacked two tractor-trailers with an axe along I-80 in Hammond on Friday afternoon.
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office said it fully supports the pushback from the family of injured K-9 officer Jon Samuelson after a plea deal was reportedly offered to the shooter.
LaPorte County police support injured officer's family in plea deal dispute
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office said it fully supports the pushback from the family of injured K-9 officer Jon Samuelson after a plea deal was reportedly offered to the shooter.
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September 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office said it fully supports the pushback from the family of injured K-9 officer Jon Samuelson after a plea deal was reportedly offered to the shooter.
Northwest Indiana school boards returned from Labor Day with budgets, capital projects and school closures on their agendas. Here’s what you might have missed.
Northwest Indiana school boards tackle budgets, closures after Labor Day
Northwest Indiana school boards returned from Labor Day with budgets, capital projects and school closures on their agendas. Here’s what you might have missed.
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September 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Northwest Indiana school boards returned from Labor Day with budgets, capital projects and school closures on their agendas. Here’s what you might have missed.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker is living his dream, and nothing will kill his ‘infectious’ enthusiasm about it.
The reason behind Jahdae Walker’s ‘infectious’ energy? ‘I’m living my dream’
Chicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker is living his dream, and nothing will kill his ‘infectious’ enthusiasm about it.
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September 12, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Chicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker is living his dream, and nothing will kill his ‘infectious’ enthusiasm about it.
From crisp whites to cabernets, Crown Point Wine Fest will offer a variety of pours alongside food from local restaurants Sept. 12.
What to know about Crown Point Wine Fest at Bulldog Park
From crisp whites to cabernets, Crown Point Wine Fest will offer a variety of pours alongside food from local restaurants Sept. 12.
nwitimes.com
September 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
From crisp whites to cabernets, Crown Point Wine Fest will offer a variety of pours alongside food from local restaurants Sept. 12.
See features, game recaps, scores and photos from Week 4 of high school football in Northwest Indiana.
Here's all The Times' coverage from Week 4 of high school football in Northwest Indiana
See features, game recaps, scores and photos from Week 4 of high school football in Northwest Indiana.
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September 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
See features, game recaps, scores and photos from Week 4 of high school football in Northwest Indiana.
Empanada fest returns this weekend to the Whiting lakefront.
Missed Pierogi Fest? This weekend Whiting loads the lakefront with Empanadas
Empanada fest returns this weekend to the Whiting lakefront.
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September 12, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Empanada fest returns this weekend to the Whiting lakefront.
Northwest Indiana officials weighed several consequential development and legal matters this week.
Expansions and public input made a difference this week in NWI government
Northwest Indiana officials weighed several consequential development and legal matters this week.
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September 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Northwest Indiana officials weighed several consequential development and legal matters this week.
Crown Point native Sam Carraher is one of the nation’s top junior golfers. Behind that rise are long days, cross-country travel and a teenage life shaped by one ambition.
Crown Point native Sam Carraher builds his life around a PGA Tour dream
Crown Point native Sam Carraher is one of the nation’s top junior golfers. Behind that rise are long days, cross-country travel and a teenage life shaped by one ambition.
nwitimes.com
September 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Crown Point native Sam Carraher is one of the nation’s top junior golfers. Behind that rise are long days, cross-country travel and a teenage life shaped by one ambition.
Tymothy James and Gavin Gutierrez combined for 471 total rushing yards as Lowell beat Hanover Central.
Tymothy James, Gavin Gutierrez help Lowell run past unbeaten Hanover Central
Tymothy James and Gavin Gutierrez combined for 471 total rushing yards as Lowell beat Hanover Central.
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September 12, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Tymothy James and Gavin Gutierrez combined for 471 total rushing yards as Lowell beat Hanover Central.
Take a look at what you may have missed from Week 4 of high school football in Northwest Indiana.
Check scores, summaries from Week 4 Northwest Indiana high school football games
Take a look at what you may have missed from Week 4 of high school football in Northwest Indiana.
nwitimes.com
September 12, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Take a look at what you may have missed from Week 4 of high school football in Northwest Indiana.
The Hanover Central Wildcats traveled to Lowell on Friday to face the Red Devils in Northwest Crossroads Conference action.
PHOTOS | Lowell hosts Hanover Central in high school football
The Hanover Central Wildcats traveled to Lowell on Friday to face the Red Devils in Northwest Crossroads Conference action.
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September 12, 2026 at 3:51 AM
The Hanover Central Wildcats traveled to Lowell on Friday to face the Red Devils in Northwest Crossroads Conference action.
Popcorn, a parade and more than 300 vendors take over downtown Valparaiso Sept. 12 for the 47th annual Popcorn Festival.
Valparaiso can party with Orville Redenbacher at Popcorn Fest this weekend
Popcorn, a parade and more than 300 vendors take over downtown Valparaiso Sept. 12 for the 47th annual Popcorn Festival.
nwitimes.com
September 12, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Popcorn, a parade and more than 300 vendors take over downtown Valparaiso Sept. 12 for the 47th annual Popcorn Festival.
Brielle Saracini came full circle at her cherished Yankee Stadium on Friday, throwing out the first ceremonial pitch 25 years after her father's death on Sept. 11.
After losing her father on 9/11, a young Yankees fan built an unbreakable bond with Derek Jeter
Brielle Saracini came full circle at her cherished Yankee Stadium on Friday, throwing out the first ceremonial pitch 25 years after her father's death on Sept. 11.
nwitimes.com
September 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Brielle Saracini came full circle at her cherished Yankee Stadium on Friday, throwing out the first ceremonial pitch 25 years after her father's death on Sept. 11.
The Calumet Region will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day with parades, festivals, food and live music beginning Saturday.
Mexican Independence Day, Hispanic Heritage Month to kick off with parades, celebrations
The Calumet Region will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day with parades, festivals, food and live music beginning Saturday.
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September 12, 2026 at 12:06 AM
The Calumet Region will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day with parades, festivals, food and live music beginning Saturday.
Follow along for live score updates from across Northwest Indiana during Week 4 of the high school football season.
LIVE | Updates and scores from Week 4 of Northwest Indiana high school football
Follow along for live score updates from across Northwest Indiana during Week 4 of the high school football season.
nwitimes.com
September 11, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Follow along for live score updates from across Northwest Indiana during Week 4 of the high school football season.
LaPorte County residents are being asked to move fallen trees, limbs and other yard debris to the roadside as derecho cleanup efforts get underway.
Derecho cleanup crews to begin removing debris across LaPorte County
LaPorte County residents are being asked to move fallen trees, limbs and other yard debris to the roadside as derecho cleanup efforts get underway.
nwitimes.com
September 11, 2026 at 11:14 PM
LaPorte County residents are being asked to move fallen trees, limbs and other yard debris to the roadside as derecho cleanup efforts get underway.
The family of police officer Jon Samuelson, shot and left in critical condition in May by a man he was reportedly trying to help, is against a proposed plea deal
Family says plea deal offered to shooter of LaPorte County cop is lax, disgusting
The family of police officer Jon Samuelson, shot and left in critical condition in May by a man he was reportedly trying to help, is against a proposed plea deal
nwitimes.com
September 11, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The family of police officer Jon Samuelson, shot and left in critical condition in May by a man he was reportedly trying to help, is against a proposed plea deal
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman Anthony Swinger said the state regulatory agency will open an investigation into NIPSCO's response to August's derecho, where many customers went two weeks without power.
IURC chair says state agency will investigate NIPSCO power outages
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman Anthony Swinger said the state regulatory agency will open an investigation into NIPSCO's response to August's derecho, where many customers went two weeks without power.
nwitimes.com
September 11, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman Anthony Swinger said the state regulatory agency will open an investigation into NIPSCO's response to August's derecho, where many customers went two weeks without power.
A family is seeking help after a LaPorte man died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash Tuesday.
LaPorte man dies from injuries after motorcycle crash
A family is seeking help after a LaPorte man died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash Tuesday.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:55 PM
A family is seeking help after a LaPorte man died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash Tuesday.
Albert's Diamond Jewelers donated $25,000 to nonprofits helping Northwest Indiana residents and animals recover from the Aug. 11 derecho.
Albert's Diamond Jewelers donates $25,000 to Northwest Indiana storm relief
Albert's Diamond Jewelers donated $25,000 to nonprofits helping Northwest Indiana residents and animals recover from the Aug. 11 derecho.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Albert's Diamond Jewelers donated $25,000 to nonprofits helping Northwest Indiana residents and animals recover from the Aug. 11 derecho.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze plans on playing Sunday despite being listed as questionable for the Week 1 opener at Carolina with a right calf strain.
Chicago Bears injury report: Rome Odunze, questionable, plans on playing Week 1
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze plans on playing Sunday despite being listed as questionable for the Week 1 opener at Carolina with a right calf strain.
nwitimes.com
September 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze plans on playing Sunday despite being listed as questionable for the Week 1 opener at Carolina with a right calf strain.
The Chicago Bears’ top running back isn’t going anywhere. He signed a three-year, $33.75-million contract extension Friday that keeps him with Chicago through the 2029 season.
Chicago Bears, D’Andre Swift agree to 3-year contract extension
The Chicago Bears’ top running back isn’t going anywhere. He signed a three-year, $33.75-million contract extension Friday that keeps him with Chicago through the 2029 season.
nwitimes.com
September 11, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The Chicago Bears’ top running back isn’t going anywhere. He signed a three-year, $33.75-million contract extension Friday that keeps him with Chicago through the 2029 season.
Anyone is welcome to attend the Oct. 27 Ethics Summit sponsored by the The Shared Ethics Advisory Committee. Registration is required by Oct. 16.
Summit seeks to promote ethical standards for local governments in Northwest Indiana
Anyone is welcome to attend the Oct. 27 Ethics Summit sponsored by the The Shared Ethics Advisory Committee. Registration is required by Oct. 16.
nwitimes.com
September 11, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Anyone is welcome to attend the Oct. 27 Ethics Summit sponsored by the The Shared Ethics Advisory Committee. Registration is required by Oct. 16.