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59-year-old woman identified in Porter County fatal house fire

The Indiana Times 22 Feb 2026
A woman who died in a house fire Friday morning was identified as Rena Hardt, 59, of Chesterton, according to the Porter County Coroner's Office ... .
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Early morning residential fire leaves one person dead in Porter County

The Indiana Times 21 Feb 2026
Police arrived on scene to the structure fully engulfed in flames and no clear entrance, according to a press release ... .
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Porter County man arrested for alleged $300 Walmart theft

The Indiana Times 21 Feb 2026
The 62-year-old was caught on surveillance cameras putting grocery items into plastic bags and then pretending to pay at a self-checkout machine, according to police ... .
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Porter County Museum displays historic organ works exhibit

The Indiana Times 19 Feb 2026
A new exhibit at the Porter County Museum will highlight the history of the Hillstrom Organ Works ... .
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Porter County candidates for the May 2026 primary

The Indiana Times 16 Feb 2026
The primary is set for May 5, 2026 ... .
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Candidates for office in Porter County townships in May primary

The Indiana Times 15 Feb 2026
The primary election is scheduled for May 5 ... .
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East Porter County superintendent to retire, board trustee raises benefits questions

The Indiana Times 12 Feb 2026
Superintendent Aaron Case could receive nearly $300,000 over nine years for benefits after retiring from the school corporation ... .
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Porter County woman charged in OWI crash with police vehicle

The Indiana Times 11 Feb 2026
No injures were reported and the driver believed responsible remained at the scene of the crash, police said ... .
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Drivers warned to slow down following Porter County deer crash

The Indiana Times 09 Feb 2026
A driver needed medical evaluation after a deer crash on Ind. 149, Portage fire says ... .
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New Porter County historian looking to share local stories, 'loves making other people enthusiastic about ...

The Indiana Times 09 Feb 2026
"I want to celebrate Porter County history and send it out to the masses as much as I can. I love making other people enthusiastic about local history," Serena Ard said ... .
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Storage unit burglaries reported across LaPorte, Porter counties

The Indiana Times 07 Feb 2026
LaPorte and Porter County sheriff's offices have reported multiple burglaries at different storage facilities across the Region over the last few months ... .
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Porter County child molesting charges dropped for more investigation

The Indiana Times 04 Feb 2026
Charges against a Porter man for child molesting were dropped as prosecutors seek further investigation after a witness deposition ... .
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Porter County jail officer fired, charged after allegedly leaving inmate unconscious

The Indiana Times 02 Feb 2026
Porter County Jail employee fired, charged with battery after allegedly knocking inmate unconscious during an incident in January ... .
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Former Porter County Commissioner joins Shirley Heinze Board

The Indiana Times 02 Feb 2026
“These new board members bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to Shirley Heinze Land Trust,” Kris Krouse, the organization's executive director, said in a press release ... .
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