Josh Huddlestun

A major hub in Northwest Indiana is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

The city of Hobart is the latest Region community to end curbside recycling pickup, since those items weren't actually being recycled. In a press release, the city said items placed in recycling toters were being sent to the landfill, since the amount of trash in them left the loads unsuitable for processing.

Hobart city council member Josh Huddlestun will be moving to the mayor's office. The Democrat beat restaurant owner Teddian Jackson, who ran as an independent, with 66 percent of the vote.