Chesterton
Couple Accused Of Stealing $220K From Blind Woman
At least $220,000 in platinum, gold and silver bars, and coins were stolen from a 72-year-old, legally blind northwest Indiana woman, and the couple accused of looting her home under the guise of caring for her each face up to eight years in prison.
Juggler’s Act Sparks A Fire In Chesterton, Indiana
This could very well be one of those stories that starts “don’t try this at home.”
Prescribed Burns Planned For Indiana Dunes Lakeshore
The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore plans to conduct at least three prescribed burns this fall, and possibly as many as six.
More Than 50 Dogs Seized From Hoarder, Officers Bitten
Northwest Indiana officials seized 55 dogs from a home where they were malnourished and neglected, and three responders were bitten by the animals in the process Wednesday.
Man Walks Away After Semi Crushes His Vehicle On I-80
A Chesterton man was able to walk away from a frightening accident on Interstate 80 on Thursday morning, after his vehicle was crushed by a semi.
Soldier From Chesterton Killed In Afghanistan
A soldier from northwestern Indiana died in Afghanistan last week while trying to save others.
Indiana Woman Causes Multiple Accidents While High On ‘Bath Salts’
“Bath salts” are being blamed for an Indiana woman’s misadventure on the roads this week that ended with a crash into a Boulder and several police squad cars.
Police Seek Suspect Who Raped 15-Year-Old Girl
The victim had just stepped outside her back door about 11:30 p.m. Monday when a male wearing all dark clothing and armed with a handgun abducted her, Chesterton police say.
Five Chicagoans Injured In Crash On Indiana Toll Road
Five people were injured in a crash on the Indiana Toll Road, including a 16-year-old girl who was airlifted to a hospital.
Men Rescue Woman From Path Of Train In Chesterton
Three men saved a woman from certain death on Wednesday after they rushed to pull her from a car stopped in the path of an oncoming train
Ind. Family Trapped In Snowbound Car Overnight
Tammy Logan and her sister and two children were trapped by the weekend’s monster storm.
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