Whiting News

HAMMOND, Ind. - A federal judge has rejected a move by environmentalists to stop the $3.8 billion expansion of BP's oil refinery along Lake Michigan.

"I like beer, "It makes me a jolly good fellow...'' Four in ten of those surveyed prefer suds.

Jun 24, 2009 5:09 pm US/Central Reporting Jim Williams WHITING, Ind. 1 of 1 Ron Hric's Whiting, Ind., porch looks out onto the BP refinery in the town.

Festival season is swinging into action. From pierogi power in Whiting to blueberry brawn in Plymouth, outdoor happenings will keep Northwest Indiana busy with food, music and other summery diversions.

Posted by Queuebot in Food & Drinks , Travel & Places on June 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm Summer is almost upon us, and with it, comes the strange and wonderful food festivals around the country.

Saturday's chilly and choppy conditions on Lake Michigan made it challenging for hearty kayakers from the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association.

The Hobart Fraternal Order of Eagles will host its second Band Showcase Fundraiser in support of Riley Children's Hospital Cancer fund.

Going to the library has become more economically feasible -- for some of the libraries themselves, at least.

Members of the congressional Great Lakes Caucus are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to review all of British Petroleum's emissions, after reports that a British Petroleum facility in Whiting, Indiana, has been violating clean air standards.

More than a dozen federal legislators from both sides of the aisle are calling upon the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to scrutinize pollution produced by BP North America Inc.'s Whiting, Ind., plant.

" U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak joined with 17 of his colleagues representing the Great Lakes region in requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conduct a comprehensive review of all pollution discharges at all British Petroleum refining facilities in the Great Lakes basin.

(Crain's) a " BP Products North America Inc. has been cited by federal officials a " after blowing the whistle on itself a " for failing to follow government guidelines on handling a toxic byproduct at its Whiting, Ind., refinery. The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday that BP ...

May 8, 2009 11:12 am US/Central 2 Naked Dancers Arrested WHITING, Ind. A northwest Indiana bar got busted this week for putting on a Cinco De Mayo celebration that involved more than just margaritas.

Active Art Salon & Gallery Today is the last day to view paintings by artist Carol Moore.

Mother's Day is coming and, when it comes to fancy presents, I can tell you that most moms would just rather spend time having fun with their kids.

Where did you grow up? Whiting, Ind. Family: My daughter and granddaughter. I lost my wife about four years ago.

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Active Art Salon & Gallery Paintings by Carol Moore are on exhibit until April 30.

I'd like to congratulate Whiting on the wonderful parade they had to welcome home Daniel Acosta.

A member of the Illinois National Guard received a hero's homecoming Monday. Specialist Daniel Acosta Jr.