Chesterton High School students break rules to protest ICE March 9, 2026 at 2:13 p.m. Chesterton High School students know they will likely pay a price for walking out Monday to participate in a protest against ICE.
Portage man charged in Chesterton shooting March 5, 2026 at 4:06 p.m. A Portage man faces multiple felonies after he fired a gun from his car by a Chesterton residence, wounding a relative, documents show.
Duneland sets special meetings for new superintendent’s contract March 3, 2026 at 10:40 a.m. The Duneland School Board plans two meetings to finalize the contract for Robert McDermott, who is being promoted to superintendent.
Portage woman accused of intoxication that endangered infant March 2, 2026 at 1:52 p.m. A woman was found intoxicated on the floor, oblivious to a naked, crying 5-month-old infant lying beside, court documents show.
Plans for Chesterton’s Brown Mansion, new museum building get positive review February 28, 2026 at 1:27 p.m. Westchester Public Library's plans for restoring Brown Mansion and building a barn-like structure for the history museum got good feedback.
Defendant’s non-stop swearing adds up to 180 days in jail February 27, 2026 at 9:22 a.m. James Clifford Broadway kept using an expletive during a hearing that Porter Superior Court Judge Michael Fish described as "combative."
A long life of service to the Beverly Shore Volunteer Fire Department ends February 26, 2026 at 10:08 a.m. Life revolved around the Beverly Shores firehouse for Andrew Himan and his family. The end of Himan's watchful service came on Saturday.
Porter to build a kayak launch at Waverly Road Bridge February 25, 2026 at 10:39 a.m. The town of Porter wants to install a kayak launch on the banks of the Little Calumet River underneath the Waverly Road Bridge.
Emergency traffic lights get green light for Duneland communities February 24, 2026 at 10:41 a.m. The installation of Emergency Vehicle Preemption traffic lights is moving forward in Duneland communities.
New plan for Brassie Golf Club land gets same negative reaction February 22, 2026 at 3:16 p.m. Owners of the Brassie Golf Club land returned with a new plan for a housing development, but received skepticism from Chesterton planners.