Westville News

The man who fatally shot a Belgian draft horse a year ago is going to jail. The owners of the horse, Brian and Sue Satoski, wanted more time behind bars for him.

A Gary man has been charged in Lake Superior Court with intimidation, two counts of pointing a firearm and killing a domesticated animal after authorities said he shot a dog in front of a 7-year-old girl.

Holiday crafts at the library: Children ages 4 and up are invited to the Holiday Crafts and Stories program from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

A Westville resident was arrested Wednesday on charges of possession of a narcotic drug, possession of paraphernalia, and public intoxication, Chesterton Police said.

Pet lovers -- some with furry friends in tow -- got the chance Saturday to peruse a wide assortment of pet products and get information on animal rescue groups Saturday during the annual All Breed Holiday Pet Expo, held at the National Guard Armory.

A South Bend man, stopped for going more than 115 mph on U.S. 30, was arrested for trafficking after police found cell phones and cigarette-making supplies, and directions for getting them inside the Westville prison.

La Porte Regional Health System is offering clinical breast exams at no cost, but you have to sign up for an appointment.

Join the Zumba Dance-A-Thon: Melt off the pounds while helping raise funds for fitness programs at the Portage Township YMCA, 3100 Willowcreek Road.

Five persons were charged Wednesday in connection with a heroin distribution operation, the Porter County Prosecuting Attorney's Office said.

Five people were arrested Wednesday for alleging being part of a heroin distribution ring in Porter County.

A 32-year-old South Haven man likely will be charged with strangulation and battery for an alleged attack against his girlfriend's 15-year-old son.

CHESS INSTRUCTION: The Chess Master Instruction Program for Young People meets from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Oct.

A Westville motorcyclist was seriously injured Thursday after being struck by an SUV on Ind.

Prospective owners who had seen the notices on store bulletin boards began arriving at the Independent Cat Society on the Westville side of County Line Road at U.S. 6 as soon as it opened Sept.

If you want to see a bunch of drunken college kids, go to the Popcorn Festival. If you really want to see some crafts and have some quality family time, try either the Westville Pumpkin Fest or the Wanatah Scarecrow Fest.

An Osceola man was arrested just before 3:30 a.m. Thursday, for trafficking goods outside of Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Ind.

Oh, the many uses for corn and its byproducts. Cornmeal as a canvas, cracked corn as a background, corncobs and husks for decoration, corn kernels painted and glued painstakingly in place, and popped corn -- lots of popped corn -- used everywhere.

An economic recession helped local universities set records for enrollment this year.

20. Hours are: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

A Westville woman who police say was intoxicated when she crashed her car in June 2008 in Pine Township, in an accident which killed her passenger, was sentenced to five years on Friday.