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East Chicago gears up for a summer of fun activities
We only have a few weeks left in the school year and summer will be here. The City of East Chicago, Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicag…
Duneland teachers spark excitiment in the classroom
“Daddy, I want to be a public school teacher.”
WWII veterans invited to an unforgettable day of honor
All area World War II military veterans are invited to join their comrades for an unforgettable day of honor in Washington D.C. thanks to Hono…
Whiting ideal for a "staycation," now and in early times
People often talk about "staycations" these days. And if you are staying in Whiting this summer, there is definitely enough to do all summer l…
History, heritage and honor on Memorial Day in Portage
Memorial Day has always been an important day to me. It gives me a chance to reflect on all the sacrifices men and women have made for the peo…
Visit memorial to mark the true meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is Monday, and for some people, it’s become a three-day mini-vacation, filled with planting and a cookout or two. Sometimes, we s…
Historian writing book about Hegewisch
Next time I ride the South Shore from my Hegewisch neighborhood to downtown Chicago, I will take a closer look at the Van Buren Street station.
Hobart will mark Memorial Day at Doughboy Monument
Hobart Memorial Day services honoring veterans who gave their lives to our country will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Doughboy Monument, Se…
A Parent’s guide to reciprocal teaching
Reciprocal teaching is a research based method of improving reading comprehension that is being used throughout many classrooms in Portage Tow…
Honor Flights send veterans on the trip of a lifetime
There was a palpable buzz in the air as the crowd waving flags on the sidelines anticipated the coming procession. Upwards of 85 veterans of W…
Church offers a free breakfast and fellowship to all
St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1288 S. Indiana Ave., Crown Point, will host its free Breakfast and Blessings from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
A day next to Dorothy
Baseball season is under way and I’m excited to be able to spend a few days each season at Wrigley Field, which is truly my very favorite plac…
Investing in our communities is important to the future
To paraphrase Munster School Superintendent Richard Sopko after last week's successful school referendum, “We won one for the kids!”
Youth club sells hot dogs and offers summer camp
Show your support for the Merrillville Boys and Girls Club on Saturday as members of the club will be selling hot dogs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.a…
Cal City takes a hit as it loses Sears
I was straightening out and sorting some of the clutter and stuff that I, and I imagine some of you, live with. I scooped up a solitary plasti…
Back from the wedding just in time for Garage Mahal
It's here. This Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 13th annual Garage Mahal will fill the city of Whiting.
Getting ready for the 4th in Portage
I know it’s only May and it’s not always warm yet but we have had a little summer weather here and there in Portage. That means it’s time to r…
Walk this way to nature events
Life starts to move outdoors this time of year and many local nature-themed events this weekend can help keep you busy.
American Legion welcomes new officers, hosts garage sale
Hobart American Legion Post 54 installed new officers for the 2013-14 term last week with a meeting and light refreshments served by Auxiliary…
South Holland has much to offer for family fun
From time to time I hear parents say there is nothing for their kids to do in South Holland. Quality time with, and activities for, your kids …
High ability programming
High ability students in Portage Township Schools are students of all cultural and economic backgrounds who demonstrate or show the potential …
Today's the day for celebrating Moms of all ages
Moms everywhere are waking up to open this newspaper and take their minds off of the day ahead . Many will have their own Mother’s Day to cele…
Car cruise, pool opening and school honors signal spring
Happy Mother's Day to all moms today!
Graduation -- A world awaits
The time has come to say goodbye and thank you to our graduating high school seniors. Seniors, your time to fly is almost here.
Whiting will "Paint The Town Pink" this month
You'll find Whiting in the "pink" this month as the city embraces events to fight breast cancer with what is officially known as a "Paint the …
Chamber plans ribbon cuttings at two local businesses
Walter Cook Insurance Agency invites you to join them from 5 to 7 p.m. today as they celebrate the remodeling of its office at 7199 Broadway, …
Bike rally planned for kids
When I was young, we just hopped on our bikes and tore out into the street; off on another adventure. But now there are so many other factors …
Charities receive golden touch
It’s always exciting to open a real letter. It’s even better when you recognize the handwriting on the envelope and feel instantly happy, like…
A donor advised fund could be an ideal way to give
“Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.”
Chamber luncheon today set for County Line Orchard
Call this morning to grab a reservation for the Hobart Chamber of Commerce's monthly membership luncheon at noon today at County Line Orchard,…
A Prince among men leaves big paws to fill at Portage Twp. Schools
While working for Portage Township Schools for the last 20 years as a home school adviser (mental health counselor) I have been blessed to mee…
Good parks contribute to good communities
More than 20 years ago as my husband and I were planning our wedding, we started looking at houses in the south suburbs and Northwest Indiana.…
Make way for the Hub Run this afternoon in Crown Point
The Hub Run will begin at 2 p.m. today at the downtown square. This 5K/2K is a CRS Gold Cup Series race. Cost to register today is $25 for all ages.
Demolition recalls roadside motels and batting cage home runs
Barb, my wife, left a section of the newspaper open on the dining room table the other day. The top headline didn’t interest me, and she had …
D.215 teachers recognized for excellence
In far too many organizations and companies, employees feel undervalued and overworked. The 2013 Met Life Survey of the American Teacher found…
Cinco de Mayo celebrated tonight in Hammond
Summer concerts are just around the corner and a packed schedule of spring events and activities in Hammond this month is ready to roll.
Calumet City native ran in most recent Boston Marathon
The modern Boston Massacre is still in the news every day.
Challenge yourself on the Beast Boot Camp course
Hometown Happenings will be hosting the Beast Boot Camp 5K Race at 9 a.m. May 11 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point.
Whiting honors its tennis queen with the Piatek Tennis Courts
The folks in Whiting had a ball last Saturday, a tennis ball that is, as they celebrated the christening of the new Piatek Tennis Courts. Spec…
Prayer, Seniors, Gems and Frisbee in Portage
Growing up in the land of the free always reminds me of some freedoms that revolutionaries fought for over 200 years ago. Freedom of religion …
Prepare for all 'Taste' has to offer
It’s the first day of May and it finally feels like summer, that great time of year when our minds drift to warm weather and daydreams about a…
Play crazy bunco and shop at bazaar in Hobart
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 54 is hosting a Crazy Bunco Party at 1 p.m. Sunday at American Legion Post 54, 208 S. Linda St., Hobart.
The Switch
As many of you know, I have been the school resource officer for the Portage Township middle schools for about a year now.
Crown Point seniors advance in scholarship program
Congratulations to Crown Point High School seniors Kelsey Hopkins and Brandi Collins, who have advanced to National Merit Scholar Finalist con…
Field trips take students outside the classroom to learn
We have a ritual each night of going over homework and any long-range assignments that my sons may have forgotten or “misplaced.” Math and Eng…
Cruise with Campagna and help disadvantaged youth
I would like to share another opportunity that Campagna Academy is offering to our colleagues and new friends. We are hosting an exciting even…
Mayor's Team Up Clean Up begins in East Chicago
East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland’s Team Up and Clean Up kicked off Saturday with a citywide Adopt-a-Block program in collaboration with var…
Dr. Baer will be missed
Building administrators and teachers know how different it will be when a school loses one of its top teachers. Teachers like Nancy McGinty, P…
Relay for Life team hosts Waterscape Weekend Preview Night
Join the Relay for Life Team Scheub/Sherri’s Warriors Friday at the Illiana Garden and Pond Society's Waterscape Weekend Preview Night from 6…
Special people make "Our KIND of Town" a special place
I was recently interviewed by a wonderful young man, a student at Purdue University whose class was assigned to write news articles about loca…
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