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Food Bank of NWI reopens following storm damage

The Indiana Times 16 Jun 2026

The Food Bank of NWI announced its Merrillville facility was back up and running after fixing storm-related damage ... .

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Officials raise concerns about INDOT’s slow response to Interstate 80 flooding

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

Overnight flooding near the state line led to crashes, closures and questions about INDOT's storm response ... .

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Portage resident among United States Naval Academy Class of 2026

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

A Portage resident, Enzo Costanza, graduated from the United States Naval Academy earlier this spring ... .

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The Short List: June 15

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

Residents can discuss health care costs with Rep. Frank Mrvan, Republicans nominate statewide candidates, a report shows declining child well-being, Gary seeks action on an abandoned building, and Brooks performs ... .

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Andrean returns to state after strong pitching outings

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

LAPORTE — Dave Pishkur had a decision to make regarding his starting pitching at the Class 3A semistate on Saturday ... .

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Mt. Baldy reopens following sand management project

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

"The dune continues to move inland and has affected visitor infrastructure, including the historic parking area and utilities," park officials said ... .

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Northwest Indiana congressman hosting hearing on health care costs Thursday

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

The health care affordability listening session is set for 5-6.30 p.m. Thursday in the events center at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville ... .

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Nearly 9,000 NIPSCO customers without power in wake of last week's storms

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

NIPSCO is predicting that power will be restored to a majority of its customers in Merrillville and Portage by the end of the day Wednesday ... .

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Storm victims vulnerable to scams; officials offer tips to stay safe

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

"Scammers often take advantage of emergencies, confusion or fear, tricking people into giving away money, personal information or access to their accounts," according to the state ... .

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Region mom accused of failing to reclaim ailing infant released without bond

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

Police say when they located the accused she told them she was under the impression the other woman agreed to care for her child as long as she needed ... .

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5 tornadoes now confirmed to have hit Region as thousands still without power

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

The strongest of the tornadoes striking Northwest Indiana was an EF3 twister confirmed in the Kouts area in Porter County, weather officials said ... .

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One dead, another airlifted to hospital following motorcycle vs. truck crash

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

Police said two civilians were on scene assisting the injured victims before first responders arrived and performed life-saving measures ... .

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Three charged in separate check fraud schemes in Lake County

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

Three people face fraud charges in two separate Lake County cases involving altered checks and more than $66,000 in disputed funds ... .

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Ten 100-year-olds gather in doctor's office to celebrate long life and good fortune

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

"There's a 1,000 years of patients here," Dr. David Gross said. "It's great to treat them. I fall behind in clinic because I listen to their stories, and their stories are just incredible." ... .

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Driver accused of threatening woman with hammer chased off by gun

The Indiana Times 15 Jun 2026

Another man came out to assist the woman and said after he heard the accused threaten to follow the woman home to "take care of her," he flashed a handgun and the accused fled ... .