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Annual CAF-NWIBRT Awards Banquet recognizes Construction and Safety Excellence in NWI
MERRILLVILLE | Every year, the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) and the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT) join forces to…
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C.P.'s Mossbarger has her eyes set on NPC Junior Championship
MERRILLVILLE | For most people, getting to the gym to workout regularly can be rather cumbersome. But for Universal Fitness Owner Alex Mossbar…
May 17, 2013 1:07 pm PhotosPhotos
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Munster's Drake Bowers signs with IPFW Mastodons
FORT WAYNE | IPFW head coach Mike Harper has announced the signing of six prep soccer players for the 2013 season, as the Mastodons add Nick B…
May 17, 2013 12:27 pm PhotosPhotos
News from Your Community
Hobart Community News
Request Rebuilding Together help in Hobart, Lake Station
HOBART | The Hobart-Lake Station Rebuilding Together Committee is reaching out to local residents who need home repairs.
Day of Sharing giveaways set for June 1 at Hobart church
HOBART | Advancing Christ's Kingdom Ministries, 1001 W. 37th Ave., is hosting a Day of Sharing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1.
Hobart's Summer Market on the Lake features new events
HOBART | Live entertainment and a children's arts and crafts tent will be new events at Hobart's Summer Market on the Lake when it reopens Jun…
Hobart's Art Theater slates 7-act variety show on June 1
HOBART | Art Theater, 230 Main St., will hold a variety show on June 1 with seven acts including the Action Brothers from Louisville.
Hobart chamber's golf outing planned June 14 in Merrillville
HOBART | The Hobart Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf classic starting at 8 a.m. June 14 at the Innsbrook County Club in Merrillville.
TradeWinds gala nets $54,000 for agency services
MERRILLVILLE | TradeWinds Services recently hosted its 20th annual fundraising gala in the Celebrity Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.
Hobart youth program participation growing
HOBART | Hobart is tipping its cap to the new Community Athletic Program.
Hobart Township Board will meet June 6 at Rosser Hall
HOBART | The Hobart Township Board will meet at 5 p.m. June 6 at Rosser Hall, 1421 W. 37th Ave.
Cooking class at Hobart library focuses on simple fare Monday
HOBART | The Hobart branch of the Lake County Library, 100 Main St., will hold a simple cooking class for adults and teens on Monday.
The Week Ahead - Lake County
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Citywide garage sales attract shoppers in Hobart and Whiting
Hobart salon owner Nikki Miller switched gears Saturday transforming the outside of her shop into a yard sale business.
May 18, 2013 8:29 pm PhotosPhotos
Detour through Hobart expected to end Wednesday
HOBART | Business at Hobart Gas has slowed to a trickle since the April 1 Main Street road closure south of City Hall, Raf Hindi said.
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Chicago Health & Fitness
HOBART | As owner of Chicago Health & Fitness, Mario Daklala has found the perfect balance between career and hobby.
May 18, 2013 12:54 pm PhotosPhotos
Hobart citywide garage sale to kick off at 8 this morning
HOBART | The annual Trash or Treasure citywide garage sale will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and features 80 garage sale participants.
Fitness Dance Party planned for Saturday at Hobart center
HOBART | There will be a Fitness Dance Party starting at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Hobart Police, Court and Community Complex, 705 E. Fourth St.
Friends of Robinson Lake will hold free fishing fair 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…
Students plant gardens to supply food for cafeteria meals, help teach healthier lifestyles
A new “back to the land” movement is starting to sprout in region elementary schools.
May 16, 2013 11:37 pm PhotosPhotos
Hobart farmer given July 17 deadline to clean up Grand Boulevard property
HOBART | The Board of Public Works gave farmer Robert Berndt a July 17 deadline to clean up his house in the 6800 block of Grand Boulevard.
E-911 becoming Lake County's squawk box
ST. JOHN | Efforts to open a clear line of communication among Lake County's police and firefighters were troubled by static over government p…
Hobart Elks sponsor corn hole tournament set for Sunday
HOBART | There will be a Bags of Honor Coed Corn Hole Tournament on Sunday at the Hobart Elks Lodge 1152, 3580 W. 61st Ave.
Hobart City Council delays hearing on $2.2M tax abatement request
HOBART | The City Council on Wednesday tabled a tax abatement request for a $2.2 million medical/office center to be built off 61st Avenue nea…
Hobart police question pair in Tuesday home invasion
HOBART | Police on Wednesday had in custody two men suspected of involvement in a home invasion, police Detective Sgt. Jeremy Ogden said.
Hobart Fire Department holds boot drive on Sunday at mall
HOBART | The Hobart Fire Department is holding a boot drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Westfield Southlake Mall.
Hobart has Trash or Treasure citywide garage sale Saturday
HOBART | The annual Trash or Treasure citywide garage sale will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and features 80 garage sale participants…
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…
Hobart hoping to make history with downtown on National Register
HOBART | Placing the city's downtown on the National Register of Historic Places brings benefits including notoriety, city officials said.
Lake County's Meux remembered in D.C. ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. | Lake County Sheriff's Sgt. Vernon Joiner Sr. smiled Monday night as he recalled the vibrant laugh of slain Lake County Corr…
May 14, 2013 12:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Hobart roommate's stabbing fueled by alcohol, police say
HOBART | A 32-year-old Hobart man was stabbed in the neck by his roommate after an apparent disagreement fueled by alcohol, police said.
Hobart chamber to recognize top educator trio Thursday
HOBART | Three Hobart teachers will be honored as this year's Outstanding Educator recipients at a chamber of commerce-sponsored event at 6 p.…
Hobart Firefighters Local 1641 touts 'Burn' showings May 23
HOBART | Hobart Firefighters Local 1641 is promoting the screening of the documentary "Burn" at the downtown Art Theater on May 23.
HEALTH BRIEFS: Gynecology program certified
MICHIGAN CITY | Franciscan St. Anthony Health hospital in Michigan City and three of its surgeons have been certified by the Center of Excelle…
Hobart's Maria Reiner Center holds first sock hop on Friday
HOBART | The Maria Reiner Center will host its first sock hop from noon to 4 p.m. Friday at the gym, 705 E. Fourth St.
McDermott's new chief of staff to make $94,000
HAMMOND | Mark McLaughlin will earn a $94,000 salary in his new role as chief of staff for Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.
Mental Health Association's luncheon slated for Thursday
HOBART | The sixth annual Northwest Indiana Mental Health Awareness Luncheon and Awards Program is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Av…
Hobart chamber prepares to honor outstanding educators
HOBART | The Chamber of Commerce will hold the Outstanding Educator Awards event at 6 p.m. Thursday in the School Board Room at Hobart High School.
Hobart officials to discuss historic downtown district
HOBART | City officials are taking steps to further preserve and play up the historical downtown.
Hobart man reports collectible cars stolen from storage unit
HOBART | A Hobart man reported a burglary at his unit at Public Storage, 4000 W. 37th Ave., police said.
Dyer man struck, killed while crossing U.S. 30 near mall
HOBART | A 32-year-old Dyer man died early Friday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing U.S. 30, officials said.
The tax that took Lake by surprise
CROWN POINT | Friday's passage of a Lake County income tax relieved supporters, disgusted opponents, and amazed everyone following the impassi…
Child care ministry has openings in Hobart
HOBART | Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare and Development Ministry has immediate enrollment options for child care, summer camp, and the Fall…
Golden anniversary show salutes Ross Music Theatre
HOBART | This summer marks 50 years of shows produced by Ross Music Theatre in Merrillville.
National mental health advocate to speak at annual luncheon
HOBART | The sixth annual Northwest Indiana Mental Health Awareness Luncheon will take place 11:30 a.m. May 16, at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. …
May 09, 2013 11:53 pm PhotosPhotos
Cedar Lake man charged with theft from Hobart business
HOBART | A 28-year-old Cedar Lake man stole copper from a Hobart business where he was employed and sold the items for profit, police said.
M'ville couple charged with theft from Hobart business
HOBART | A Merrillville couple walked into a Walmart and drove away with two computers for which they did not pay, police said.
Hobart man charged in DQ shooting
HOBART | An 18-year-old Hobart man was charged Thursday in connection with a drive-by shooting at the downtown Dairy Queen.
Skilled nursing, assisted living facility proposed in Merrillville
MERRILLVILLE | A skilled nursing and assisted living facility has been proposed for Merrillville's south side.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart to host tea May 19
HOBART | The Mothers' Circle of Trinity Lutheran Church, 891 S. Linda St., is holding a Friendship Tea from 1 to 3 p.m. May 19.
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