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Some cities hike pool fees to cover operational costs, ADA compliance

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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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…

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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.

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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.

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High schoolers demonstrate the wonders of science for younger students

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.

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Hammond schools staff gets a lesson in good nutrition

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 …

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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…

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Leadership Northwest Indiana elects new board members

Leadership Northwest Indiana recently welcomed five new board members to round out its 18 member board.

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Meat prices grilling shoppers

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…

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SMALL-BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Michael's Restaurant, Highland

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 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.

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Hammond's flower giveaway is today at Shepherd center

HAMMOND | The city's annual flower giveaway is today at the Jean Shepherd Community Center.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Crown Point police conduct training exercise on Broadway

CROWN POINT | City police conducted a training session Friday afternoon on Broadway.

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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.

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Dyer corn roast off the back burner

DYER | The Dyer Chamber of Commerce Corn Roast will be back and bigger than ever in 2013.

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Hobart officials still searching for new city planner

HOBART | City officials are still searching for a full-time city planner.

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New display, travel author highlight Memorial Day weekend at region Civil War exhibit

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…

May 24, 2013 7:15 pm

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…

May 24, 2013 7:15 pm

Wheeler Middle School students bring historical figures to life

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…

May 24, 2013 6:30 pm

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…

May 24, 2013 6:05 pm

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.

May 24, 2013 6:00 pm

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.

May 24, 2013 11:29 am

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…

May 24, 2013 10:45 am

Some cities hike pool fees to cover operational costs, ADA compliance

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.

May 24, 2013 12:00 am

Shoppers flock to St. Matthias garage sale

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'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.

May 24, 2013 12:00 am

Memorial Day services start Saturday at Calumet Park Cemetery

MERRILLVILLE | Memorial Day services start Saturday at Calumet Park Cemetery, 7535 Taft St., Merrillville.

May 24, 2013 12:00 am

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…

May 24, 2013 12:00 am

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…

May 24, 2013 12:00 am

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.

May 24, 2013 12:00 am

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.

May 24, 2013 12:00 am

Couple sought for Marriage Mill

Couple sought for Marriage Mill

May 24, 2013 12:00 am

Get caught reading

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

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…

May 24, 2013 12:00 am
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