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GARY, Ind. — A mother facing neglect charges after her two young children died in an apartment building fire Sunday was afforded a lowered bond during a court appearance Wednesday.

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WHITING — Police arrested two 18-year-olds on charges of resisting arrest late Tuesday after they ran from officers investigating a report of two men trying to break into a garage, an official said.

CROWN POINT — The Lake County CASA program will train community volunteers as child advocates 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 17-May 17. Registration for the free training class is open through April 13. Volunteers are trained to…

CEDAR LAKE — Plan commissioners got a look at a tweaked plan for a new subdivision along Morse Street during their early March meeting.

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HIGHLAND — The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana kicks off its Mobile Marketplace — a mobile food distribution program to provide greater food access for individuals and families across Lake and Porter counties. The inaugural Mobile Marketplace will take place…

CROWN POINT — Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking for the 2018 Marriage Mill wedding couple.

GRIFFITH — The School Board on Tuesday hired a new school superintendent during a special meeting.

EAST CHICAGO — THE EPA is holding a community meeting April 7 to update the community about upcoming cleanup activities at the USS Lead Superfund site.