The Times of Northwest Indiana

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anyone is welcome to attend the Oct. 27 Ethics Summit sponsored by the The Shared Ethics Advisory Committee. Registration is required by Oct. 16.

Hyundai Steel Company, a subsidiary of the Korean automaker, broke ground on a $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana that will add to the competition in the domestic steel industry.

BP and the United Steelworkers return to the bargaining table Monday after a six-month lockout affecting more than 800 Whiting Refinery workers.

The Merrillville Town Council argues its anti-ICE detention resolution is protected speech.

Long-time Valparaiso chiropractor John Kostidis felt like he "had to go" to ground zero after 9/11. That feeling helped build a newfound family he remains close with to this day.

One person was airlifted to a hospital after a crash near Torrence Avenue and Interstate 80/94 in Lansing on Friday.

A Hammond man serving 52 years in prison for torturing another man received a fair trial at the Lake Superior Court, according to a Indiana Court of Appeals ruling.

Retention elections are the sole opportunity for Indiana voters to have a direct say in who serves on the state's appellate courts and the Lake Superior Court.

The Aug. 11 derecho knocked out power to 21 of 25 Walgreens stores in Lake and Porter counties, forcing an unprecedented pharmacy recovery effort.

The money will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention "Out of the Darkness Northwest Indiana" walk set for Oct. 3 at Wicker Park in Highland.

Congressman Frank J. Mrvan is requesting a federal investigation into the delays in restoring electrical power following the Aug. 11 severe weather in Northwest Indiana.

From concerts and community celebrations to seasonal events and family activities, this guide brings together some of the best things happening across the Region.

Three men were arrested after a lengthy, high-speed police chase on Thursday that ended in East Chicago.

A traffic stop spurred by an inoperable license plate light led Porter County officers to the discovery of methamphetamine and marijuana.

In New York City, Chicago and Northwest Indiana, The Times was present to capture the moments and days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

25 years later, I still think about the Region man I found at Ground Zero: The uncomfortable lesson he taught me about heroes and how quickly we turn strangers into symbols.

Check out seven of the best games on Friday’s Northwest Indiana high school football slate.

Dyer resident Don Bacso was on the 57th floor of the north tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. He cannot believe how fast 25 years have passed.

Here are a few of Thursday’s stories you may have missed, including a missing woman found, a robbery and an alleged gambling boss.

The former home of the Lake County Historical Society and Museum in the Old Lake County Courthouse in downtown Crown Point has hit the market as office space.

The Lake County Sheriff's Department confiscated 220 pounds of marijuana following a routine traffic stop on Indiana Toll Road, according to a statement from Sheriff Oscar Martinez.

Joseph diGenova’s departure injects uncertainty into an investigation that sought to establish the president as the victim of a criminal conspiracy.

First United Methodist Church in Crown Point will remember the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a public memorial service Friday.

The State of Indiana announced it would cover a majority of the debris removal costs not handled by FEMA assistance for storm-impacted communities, including those in Lake and Porter counties.

A Gary man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme involving more than $120,000 in altered postal money orders.

Lake County attorneys interested in serving as a superior court judge can apply to fill the vacancies created by the retirements of Judges Natalie Bokota and Sheila Moss.