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Some cities hike pool fees to cover operational costs, ADA compliance
As summer gets underway, the majority of public pools and splash pads across the region plan to open on schedule and charge the same rates as …
East Chicago Education Foundation salutes Teachers of Excellence
EAST CHICAGO | Laughter and appreciation were in plentiful supply Thursday as the East Chicago Education Foundation hosted its annual Teacher…
Highland ready to roll out new garbage containers
HIGHLAND | It will be out with the old and in with the new when Highland residents receive new garbage cans next week.
Cedar Lake approves support service for Havenwood Hustle
CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council will provide emergency and police reserve support to the second annual Havenwood Hustle.
High schoolers demonstrate the wonders of science for younger students
LANSING | Illiana Christian High School students conducted various science experiments for area junior high schoolers during a fair at the sch…
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Detour in downtown Hobart to continue this week
HOBART | The Main Street road closure south of City Hall will remain in place at least through mid-week, a city official said Friday.
Hammond schools staff gets a lesson in good nutrition
HAMMOND | Hammond elementary school students enjoyed special culinary creations Friday from visiting chef Cyndie Story.
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Ticketing policies differ at local police departments
The production of traffic citations is a shared expectation local police departments have for their officers, but the ticketing policies some …
Airport's $225,000 couldn't keep airline in Gary
The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority spent $225,000 marketing Allegiant airlines flights to the public, but it wasn't enough to ke…
Leadership Northwest Indiana elects new board members
Leadership Northwest Indiana recently welcomed five new board members to round out its 18 member board.
Meat prices grilling shoppers
Their high cost isn’t stopping shoppers from grilling beef and chicken for their Memorial Day holiday events, but they may not be buying all t…
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Business counseling available in Gary
GARY | NW-ISBDC Regional Director Lorri Feldt and an Accion Chicago representative will available for one-on-one business counseling between 9…
SMALL-BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Michael's Restaurant, Highland
After working in restaurants for 35 years, the last decade as a district manager for a bakery cafe chain, Peter Bizoukas was surprised when he…
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Lowell businessman earns top drag racing award
LOWELL | With wraparound headphones on and a National Hot Rod Association cap atop his head, 85-year-old Ken Hirata talks up a vendor before s…
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Region to celebrate Memorial Day with services, parades
With graveside services, wreath-laying ceremonies and parades, the region is celebrating Memorial Day weekend.
Hammond's flower giveaway is today at Shepherd center
HAMMOND | The city's annual flower giveaway is today at the Jean Shepherd Community Center.
Relay for Life event slated for June 1, 2 at Whiting pavilion
WHITING | A Relay for Life event sponsored by the American Cancer Society is set for June 1 and 2 at the Whiting Waterfront Pavilion.
Friends of Robinson Lake will host family fishing day June 1
HOBART | Friends of Robinson Lake will hold the fourth annual Family Fun Fishing event from 9 a.m. to noon June 1 at Robinson Lake off Liverpo…
Hobart-Lake Station Rebuilding Together Committee seeking homeowners
HOBART | The Hobart-Lake Station Rebuilding Together Committee is reaching out to local residents who need home repairs.
Devils Give Back Car Show is Sunday at Lowell High School
LOWELL | The third annual Devils Give Back Car Show is set for Sunday in the north parking lot of Lowell High School.
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Lake Station man accused of making, distributing child porn
HAMMOND | A Lake Station man was arraigned Friday in Hammond federal court on charges of sexual exploitation of children.
Crown Point teenager breaks in ankle in dirt bike accident
CROWN POINT | A 17-year-old suffered a broken right ankle Friday afternoon during an off-road vehicle accident, Indiana conservation officers …
East Chicago school paraprofessionals join union, draft first contract
EAST CHICAGO | A party spirit filled Club Ki-Yowga on Friday as more than 100 East Chicago public school paraprofessionals and their well-wish…
Allegiant stops service at Gary airport
GARY | Allegiant will discontinue air service in August, officials at the Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority announced late Friday.
Dyer considers giving residents something to cluck about
DYER | Josh Stebnitz would like to raise chickens in his backyard so he and his family can enjoy fresh eggs at breakfast.
Crown Point police conduct training exercise on Broadway
CROWN POINT | City police conducted a training session Friday afternoon on Broadway.
Lake Central trustees honor award-winning art students
ST. JOHN | Artistic talent finds many expressions — a fact demonstrated by Lake Central High School students during contests this school year.
Dyer corn roast off the back burner
DYER | The Dyer Chamber of Commerce Corn Roast will be back and bigger than ever in 2013.
Hobart officials still searching for new city planner
HOBART | City officials are still searching for a full-time city planner.
New display, travel author highlight Memorial Day weekend at region Civil War exhibit
A new display highlighting Indiana's contributions to the Civil War effort and a presentation by a travel author will highlight Memorial Day w…
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Former Griffith police chief demands hearing
GRIFFITH | Saying that former Police Chief Ronald Kottka wants a chance to face his accusers, his attorney is demanding a hearing with the Gri…
Chicago man gets more than 17 years in Latin Kings case
HAMMOND | Another of several admitted Latin Kings street gang members has been sent to prison as part of a sweeping federal indictment, the Ha…
Wheeler Middle School students bring historical figures to life
CROWN POINT | Kings, presidents, astronauts, movie stars, singers and other historic icons came to life Thursday at Colonel John Wheeler Middl…
Authorities: Man found dead on tracks committed suicide
HIGHLAND | The decapitated body of a 53-year-old man was discovered Friday morning on the railroad tracks near Highway Avenue and First Street…
Andrean among more than 30 four-star schools in NWI
MUNSTER | The state Department of Education has named Andrean High School in Merrillville a four-star school.
Real estate investment group hosts inaugural meeting
SCHERERVILLE | The founder and publisher of Personal Real Estate Magazine will speak at the first meeting of the Financial Momentum Club on Tuesday.
Marketing session set at INnovation Center
HAMMOND | The Hammond INnovation Center and Northwest Indiana SBDC present their next Lunch and Learn Workshop, "Marketing the Message of 'Wha…
Some cities hike pool fees to cover operational costs, ADA compliance
As summer gets underway, the majority of public pools and splash pads across the region plan to open on schedule and charge the same rates as …
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Elementary textbook fees going up in Lake Central School Corp.
ST. JOHN | Textbook rental fees will increase next school year for Lake Central School Corp. students enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade.
Shoppers flock to St. Matthias garage sale
Bargain shoppers converged on St. Matthias Church Thursday for the 30th annual spring garage sale, which featured thousands of household items…
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Hobart's 'green initiative' part of a growing trend
HOBART | The heirloom tomatoes, strawberries and herbs Linda Papp is growing in her community garden plot won't go to waste.
Memorial Day services start Saturday at Calumet Park Cemetery
MERRILLVILLE | Memorial Day services start Saturday at Calumet Park Cemetery, 7535 Taft St., Merrillville.
Grand opening scheduled for Schererville community center
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Parks Department will celebrate the grand opening of its new community center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8 at…
Hobart to hold Stormwater Awareness Festival on June 22
HOBART | The city will hold the second annual Stormwater Awareness Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 22 at Festival Park, 111 E. Old Rid…
Cedar Lake approves variance for proposed auto repair, service shop
CEDAR LAKE | The developer of a proposed auto repair and servicing shop got a vote in his favor at the Cedar Lake Town Council meeting Tuesday night.
Lake Station Historical Society to present traveling exhibit, guest speaker on Saturday
LAKE STATION | The Lake Station Historical Museum, 2400 Central Ave., is hosting a traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society.
Get caught reading
CROWN POINT | Children watch, listen and learn. Be an example for them and “Get Caught Reading” during this month's nationwide campaign to rem…
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Summer camps offered at Riley Child Center on PUC campus
HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet's Charlotte Riley Child Center has openings for its Summer Camp and Kindergarten Boot Camp.
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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…
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