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Bike trails replacing highways for some in the region
Paul Jellema has found a way to save money on gas, car maintenance and medical costs — while improving the environment and his health.
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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…
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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 d…
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 …
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 i…
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…
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 an…
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.
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.
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., presid…
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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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, thr…
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.
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 Nort…
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 Catho…
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.
East Chicago to launch business inspections for health, safety
EAST CHICAGO |Inspections are scheduled to begin this week for a survey of all commercial properties in the city to check on compliance with h…
Region celebreates Memorial Day with services, salutes
With graveside services, wreath-laying ceremonies, a special dedication and historical tour to honor Civil War veterans and parades, the regio…
The Week Ahead - Lake County
WEDNESDAY
Senior assisted living site 'great addition,' S'ville official says
SCHERERVILLE | The town's first senior living community is on pace to open this winter.
Bike trails replacing highways for some in the region
Paul Jellema has found a way to save money on gas, car maintenance and medical costs — while improving the environment and his health.
10 hours ago PhotosPhotos
Graveside ceremony launches initiative to commemorate region Civil War vets
VALPARAISO | They fought in some of the toughest Civil War conflicts in places called Gettysburg, Stones River, Shiloh and The Wilderness.
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Former foster youths share experiences
MERRILLVILLE | Gavin Mariano and Jake Garcia grew up in different areas, but the two men led similar lives as children.
Hub Pool opening delayed into June because of renovations
CROWN POINT | Planned renovations to the Hub Pool are likely to delay opening day, officials said.
High-octane nostalgia fuels low-speed Cobe Cup auto 'race'
LOWELL | One by one, cars and trucks of every make, age and color pulled onto the grounds of American Legion Post 101 on Saturday in the culmi…
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Region middle schools score top state academic honors
INDIANAPOLIS | Students at Valparaiso's Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Washington Township Middle School took top honors in the state in t…
Gary man is homicide victim
GARY | Authorities are investigating a weeekend homicide that has left a local man dead.
Hobart pet's death sparks concern
HOBART | Melissa Blake said she watched helplessly as her pet dog was attacked and viciously killed by another dog in her backyard earlier thi…
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Gary crowd appears single-minded about 'Hoosier Hysteria'
GARY | Fewer than a dozen people showed up at Roosevelt High School for the 11th and final IHSAA Hoops Town Hall series about the state of Ind…
Region to mark Memorial Day with ceremonies, salutes
With graveside services, wreath-laying ceremonies, a special dedication and historical tour to honor Civil War veterans and parades, the regio…
Merrillville department begins 54th Court road construction
MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Stormwater Utility and Public Works Department kicked off the town's 54th Court reconstruction project Friday …
Merrillville Town Council OKs hardware store hot dog stand
MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council this week granted a variance allowing Madalyn Beasley to operate a hot dog cart outside of Ace Hardware, 9325 …
Crown Point Board of Works cancels Wednesday meeting
CROWN POINT | A Wednesday meeting of the Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety has been canceled.
Gary man charged with fraud in credit card gas purchases
HOBART | A Gary man repeatedly used fraudulent credit cards to fill up car gas tanks for himself and friends at two local gas stations, police said.
Hammond Public Library has summer reading programs
HAMMOND | Sign-ups for the Hammond Public Library's summer reading programs begin Friday.
Munster summer enrichment classes June 11 through July 9
MUNSTER | Summer enrichment classes will be June 11 through July 9 at Elliot Elementary School.
3 racing motorcyclists involved in crash on 73rd Ave. in Hobart
HOBART | Three motorcyclists, seen racing at extremely high speeds, were involved in a crash Thursday night in the 2200 block of 73rd Avenue, …
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J.D. Byrider opens Highland location
HIGHLAND | J.D. Byrider has opened a store at 9301 Indianapolis Blvd. The location is the 13th J.D. Byrider dealership in Indiana.
Lunch workshop will focus on social media
HAMMOND | The Hammond INnovation Center and the Northwest Indiana SBDC offer their next lunch and learn workshop, "Pulling the Levers of Socia…
Hobart hosts citywide garage sale Saturday featuring 98 participants
HOBART | The annual Trash or Treasurer citywide garage sale will be bigger and better than last year, said Raeann Trakas, special events coordinator.
Special prosecutor named to probe official
CROWN POINT | A judge has named a special prosecutor to investigate whether a county government official committed a weapon violation.
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