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SMALL-BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Business, grooming school grow from love of dogs
HIGHLAND | Despite being attacked by a Doberman and having reconstructive surgery at the age of 3, Mindy Trzeicak's love of dogs blossomed and shaped her career path.
Prosecutor talks about evils of meth
WILLIAMSFIELD, Ill. | The Knox County state's attorney's office has taken a new approach toward deterring students from using methamphetamine.
SummerFest wristband tickets available from Portage location
PORTAGE | The Portage Township Trustees office is selling discounted carnival wristband tickets for the SummerFest from June 15-June 17.
Portage Twp. foundation awards grants to six teachers
PORTAGE | The Portage Township Education Foundation awarded grants to six teachers for funding of upcoming programs.
Portage Police Department takes applications for officers
PORTAGE | Application packets for probationary patrol officer with the Portage Police Department will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday through 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10.
INVESTMENTS: Energy and manufacturing bright spots for U.S.
A lot of noise and hoopla surround a presidential election year, but investors should stay focused on the basics and the long-term.
RESTAURANTS: Heaping servings of uncertainty
Restaurants are seeing some uptick in business, but uncertainties in Washington and supplier price increases are squeezing the bottom line.
REAL ESTATE: Slow, steady recovery still has way to go
Home sales and prices are making steady improvement, but the housing market still has some climbing to do before approaching anything like a normal market.
SMALL RETAIL: Shop owners caught in squeeze
Small business owners are seeing prices rise for gasoline and other basic inputs, while customers are still holding on tight to their wallets and looking for deals.
UTILITIES: Low natural gas prices ripple throughout economy
Historically low natural gas prices are ushering in big changes for the energy industry and the customers it serves.
CASINOS: Gaming needs customer focus, not more casinos
Politicians are again looking to gaming to save the day, but new realities in a maturing industry are making that a dicier and dicier proposition.
Fuzz Follies Car Show slated for June 17 at Riverview Park
LAKE STATION | Fuzz Follies Car Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 17 at Riverview Park.
Tax increase to add 10 cops discussed Tuesday in M'ville
MERRILLVILLE | Clerk-Treasurer Eugene Guernsey, Town Councilwoman Carol Miano and Councilman Don Spann will have a 5 p.m. meeting Tuesday to discuss a proposed property tax referendum.
Merrillville seeking participants for Independence Day Parade
MERRILLVILLE | The town is seeking participants for its Independence Day Parade.
M'ville BZA allowing business to build parking lot for semis
MERRILLVILLE | Polycon received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals Wednesday to construct a gravel parking lot at the business at 8919 Colorado St.
Hobart chamber hosts annual golf event June 15 in M'ville
HOBART | The Hobart Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for the golf classic scheduled for June 15.
Merrillville summer day camp is held June 4 through Aug. 10
MERRILLVILLE | Parents can register children 5 to 10 years old for the parks department's summer day camp.
C.P. School Board approves applications for two grants
CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corp. board recently authorized applying for two grants.
C.P. board recognizes Taft's Academic Super Bowl team
CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community School Corp. board recently recognized the Robert A. Taft Middle School Academic Super Bowl Team for its accomplishments.
BZA will consider C.P. library request on off-site parking
CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for a variance to permit parking spaces and driveways in setback areas of a proposed parking lot for library employees.
C.P. stormwater panel plans update on projects Tuesday
CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Storm Water Advisory Board will meet Tuesday to update progress of ongoing stormwater management projects.
Whiting police, fire to host Public Safety Day
WHITING | Firefighters and police officers will host a Public Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15 on White Oak Avenue behind the Fire and Police department stations.
Charity ride to benefit NICK Foundation set for June 30
HAMMOND | The Hessville Eagle Riders 3117 will host a charity run June 30.
Festival of Lakes will feature Polka Party July 22 at marina
HAMMOND | A Polka Party will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. July 22 in conjunction with the Festival of the Lakes at the Hammond Marina.
Making the most of your summer
Summer is the time when many students and parents look forward to because it is a time to relax, get outdoors or maybe even vacation.
Westchester library briefs
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Rotary honors Cohens for service to PUC and Hammond
HAMMOND | Rotary Club of Hammond presented its annual Heinze Vocational Service Award to Howard and Patti Cohen on May 15.
GOVERNMENT: Tax cap effect is spreading
The effects of tax caps on municipal government are spreading, as low collection rates and reductions in assessed value make it more than just Gary's problem.
Amanda Pappas gets ready to Boiler up
VALPARAISO | Amanda Pappas, 18, will wear black and gold in the fall while cheering for the Purdue University Boilermakers. She has earned a position on the cheer squad.
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Marian Catholic announces top 10 graduates of 2012
CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Educating students in the Dominican tradition of study, prayer, community and preaching, Sister Judine Hilbing, O.P., president, along with the faculty and staff of Marian Catholic High School, announce the graduation of the…
Master Gardener Help Line is open for business
CROWN POINT | Purdue Cooperative Extension Service's Lake County Master Gardener Help Line is in operation again for the gardening season, through Sept. 28, by calling (219) 755-3240. Master Gardeners staff the desk at the Purdue Cooperative …
Crown Point man served family, country
The virtues of patriotism and love guided Martin Nowak Jr. to devote 16 years to his country and a lifetime to his family.
Porter County activities guide available
The 2012-13 Indiana Dunes Country Activities Guide, which is a comprehensive guide to Porter County attractions, restaurants and hotels, is now available.
Outdoor pavilion new addition to Heartland Christian Center
VALPARAISO | Heartland Christian Center has broken ground on a new outdoor pavilion on the back of the church property. The new pavilion will serve as a place for outdoor music, movies, the annual summer fest with the car and bike show, and f…
United Way kick off Friday
For Karen Land, the annual Day of Caring is more than just a day to get out of the office.
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Hamilton keynote speaker for women's forum
VALPARAISO | Business Women United Network, Inc., announced Carey Hamilton, executive director of Indiana Recycling Coalition, as the keynote speaker for the 2012 Women’s Wisdom Forum on June 21 at the Aberdeen Manor in Valparaiso.
PNC American Sign Language Club Coffeehouse planned
WESTVILLE | The Purdue University North Central American Sign Language Club will host an ASL Coffeehouse on June 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cornucopia Coffee Company, 210 Lincolnway, Valparaiso.
Honor those who served and still serve to keep U.S. free
If you get the chance this weekend, take in one of the many Memorial Day services for our local veterans.
Essay winners get ride to remember
As a member of the Lansing Junior Woman’s Club, there are a lot of fun activities in the community that I get to be part of.
Old 98 was the closest thing to Superman in Calumet Region sports
As I got deeper into the history of the Calumet Region, I came to rely to a certain extent on the work of Jim Lane, an Indiana University Northwest professor, and, to a lesser extent, his colleague Ron Cohen.
Pallick’s neighbors create flower garden in her memory
CALUMET CITY | Cynthia “Cindi” Pallick’s campaign signs from her 2009 failed bid for re-election got put to use one more time Saturday.
Landfill critics to seek injunction to stop Land and Lakes de-annexation
CHICAGO | Environmental activists and some local officials were upset Saturday with a Cook County judge’s ruling in favor of a disposal company that wants to expand use of a landfill at the far southern edge of the city.
St. John man arrested for alleged boating while intoxicated
A St. John man was arrested Friday on Lake Shafer for allegedly boating while intoxicated.
Memories and flowers blossom for Memorial Day observers at Hammond cemeteries
HAMMOND | Members of the Kessler family returned to their roots Saturday morning in the sandy soil of Elmwood and St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church cemeteries.
Student endures despite cancer battle
QUINCY, Ill. | During his first two years at Quincy University, Luke Weaver became a familiar figure to many of his fellow students.
Hammond working on long-term funding for College Bound
HAMMOND | Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said city officials are working on a long-term funding source for the College Bound program.
Fiancee says Valpo gunman was a loving man, a former hero
VALPARAISO | A man who took hostages in a realty office Friday and held police at bay for hours before dying was reportedly a loving father, rich in friends and hailed as a hero seven years ago.
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Prudential employees in hostage standoff to get grief counseling
VALPARAISO | Employees of the Prudential Executive Group will receive grief counseling in the wake of a hostage standoff Friday that ended with the gunman shot on the floor of the office, a Prudential executive said.
Cancer survivor helps support others
PEKIN, Ill. | Feb. 28, 2000, is a day Venita McCart will never forget.
SMALL-BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Business, grooming school grow from love of dogs
HIGHLAND | Despite being attacked by a Doberman and having reconstructive surgery at the age of 3, Mindy Trzeicak's love of dogs blossomed and…
5 hours ago PhotosPhotos
Prosecutor talks about evils of meth
WILLIAMSFIELD, Ill. | The Knox County state's attorney's office has taken a new approach toward deterring students from using methamphetamine.
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