Jerry Davich

Ken VanderLugt stands in front of his store, the Remarkable Book Shop in Merrillville, which will close permanently May 22, 40 years to the date after it opened.

Remarkable Book Shop, a Merrillville mainstay, to end its 40-year run

March 14, 2019 at 5:43 p.m.

Without a hint of self-pity, Ken VanderLugt nodded toward the lone customer in his empty book store. “He will probably be the only customer I have all day today,” VanderLugt...

Comedian Aziz Ansari attends BookCon 2015 at the Javits Center on May 30, 2015, in New York City.

Aziz Ansari: If you can’t identify your cultural blind spots, that’s your blind spot

March 12, 2019 at 2:46 p.m.

“Blind spots.” This is how comedian Aziz Ansari kindly described all of us – yes, you too – by failing to see certain things that are obvious to others. It...

Lake Circuit Court Judge Marissa McDermott speaks to dozens of courtroom staff, law enforcement officers and victim advocates March 6 in her courtroom.

Court protection orders are not ‘bulletproof,’ judge tells victim advocates

March 8, 2019 at 7:20 p.m.

Filing for a court-approved protection order against someone who you believe is a serious threat to your well being, or your life, can be an intimidating process for victims who...

Colleen Wilkening receives ashes during the Ash Wednesday service at St. Matthias Church in Crown Point on March 6, 2019.

Davich: Shed spiritual complacency during Lent

March 8, 2019 at 3:18 p.m.

“Who are you? Oh, tell me who are YOU? Oh, I really wanna know.” – The Who Indeed, who are you? Specifically, who are you beyond your birth name, your...

Dennis Crane, of Crown Point, stands in front of his images chronicling the demolition of the Star Plaza Theatre for the "Haunts" exhibit.

‘Haunts’ exhibit offers ghostly images of razed Star Plaza Theatre

March 7, 2019 at 5:42 p.m.

Dennis Crane’s somber demolition photos of the late, great Star Plaza Theatre compelled me to pause and mourn, as if I was staring at a dying loved one. His aerial...

Michigan City native Rati Gupta plays Anu, the bold, opinionated fiancée of the lovable, socially anxious Raj, played by Kunal Nayyar, on "The Big Bang Theory."

‘Big Bang Theory’ star evolved from ‘nerd’ upbringing in Michigan City, Indiana

March 6, 2019 at 1:56 p.m.

Rati Gupta was an academic nerd grooming herself for medical school while growing up in Michigan City, never dreaming she would wind up on television’s top-rated sitcom. “It was a...

The Ultimate Taekwondo Training Center in Whiting hosts the only Peak Performance USA program in Northwest Indiana.

Three-time taekwondo medal winner visits Whiting to train young Olympic hopefuls

March 1, 2019 at 9:32 p.m.

Juan Miguel Moreno repeatedly yelled out instructions to kids of different ages inside the Ultimate Taekwondo Training Center in Whiting. Every student stopped to listen. They didn’t ignore him. They...

Actor Jussie Smollett leaves Cook County Jail after posting bond Feb. 21.

Davich: Celebrities can fare poorly in the court of public opinion

March 1, 2019 at 5:26 p.m.

Is singer-songwriter R. Kelly guilty or innocent of the charges against him? How about actor Jussie Smollett? New England Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft? Yes, it’s premature to l declare these...

K Frances Norris, 34, of Hobart, has been performing standup comedy in this region for three years.

Northwest Indiana’s lack of consistent comedy scene is no laughing matter

February 28, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

It didn’t take K Frances Norris too long to find an easy target – our area – for his sharp-witted standup comedy. “I'm not sure who the original settlers of...

Melissa Welch-Latronica, 30, stands with her youngest child outside Porter County Jail, where the LaPorte mother of three was jailed for three days earlier this month.

Davich: Story of single mother jailed for outstanding warrant attracts a wide reader response

February 26, 2019 at 3:50 p.m.

Melissa Welch-Latronica felt overwhelmed after hearing from so many readers across the country regarding her recent three-day stay in Porter County Jail. “I know I am not immune to criticism...

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