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Honor your military heroes by emailing us their photos
MUNSTER | In honor of Memorial Day, www.nwicommunities.com is celebrating the men and women that make this country the wonderful "land of the …
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Munster Rotary Club annual Run-A-Round slated for June 15
MUNSTER | It's that time of year when the running world embraces the summer elements and celebrates their passion through the streets of Munst…
May 23, 2013 11:22 am PhotosPhotos
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Opera Tenor Daniel Rodriguez mesmerizes audience with performance
MUNSTER | The 2012–2013 Northwest Indiana Concert Association series ended recently on an emotional note as Daniel Rodriguez and his wife Marl…
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Buckley Homestead will host Hoosier River Watch in June
LOWELL | Those with a keen interest in the water quality of rivers and other waterways are urged to reserve a spot now for the Hoosier River W…
Nike Fuel Bands allow Lowell students to track energy output
LOWELL | New technology and a new class at Lowell High School are fueling interest in fitness.
May 22, 2013 6:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Van Til: Illiana Expressway could improve south county drainage
CROWN POINT | The proposed south county Illiana Expressway could carry a benefit beyond an expected relief valve for heavy region traffic, Lak…
Building hope with homes
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana has begun its build season and needs volunteer help.
May 20, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Lowell High banquet honors top students and teachers
LOWELL | Pride filled the room May 5 as Lowell High School celebrated its top academic graduates of 2013 and the teachers that most influenced…
May 19, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Faith and music shared with community by Gleaner award winner
Peggy Hendricks, of Lowell, was recently presented with the Senior Community Award by the Hawthorne Arbor of Gleaners in Lowell.
Lowell Town Council meets in work session on Monday
LOWELL | The Town Council will meet next in a work session at 4 p.m. Monday at Lowell Town Hall.
Lowell man, 86, dies after accidentally setting himself on fire
LOWELL | An 86-year-old man died late Monday after accidentally setting himself on fire, officials said.
Lake waste district aids Lowell Green Community drive
LOWELL | This south Lake County community is going green in a big way.
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
Lowell keeping Republic Services as trash collector
LOWELL | After unanimously agreeing nearly two months ago to go out for bids for the municipal garbage contract, a majority of the Town Counci…
The Week Ahead - Lake County
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Tri-Creek School Board OKs student trip to East Coast
LOWELL | A group of Lowell High School students will take a trip next spring break to Boston and New York.
Lowell quarry developer digs court victory
LOWELL | A proposed limestone quarry east of Lowell moved one step closer to reality Thursday after the Indiana Court of Appeals buried a suit…
Fog cancellation day extends Tri-Creek school year one more day
LOWELL | The end of school will be one day later.
Indiana State Police remember fallen comrades at memorial service
May 07, 2013 6:00 pm Photos
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Area postal workers collect nonperishable food Saturday
HOBART | The National Association of Letter Carriers branch of Crown Point, Lowell and Hobart will be collecting nonperishable food items on S…
Tri-Creek School Board signs on to Green Community concept
LOWELL | The message in the Tri-Creek school system is simple.
The Week Ahead - Lake County
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Visitors at Munster show get revved up about vehicles
MUNSTER | Thousands of car lovers descended on Community Park on Saturday for the 15th annual Car & Cycle Show.
May 04, 2013 6:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Re-enactors to give Civil War demonstrations in Hammond
HAMMOND | Civil War re-enactors are scheduled to answer questions about the region soldier's life during America's bloodiest war and provide l…
Environmentalists question INDOT reps on Illiana plans
PORTAGE | Region environmentalists on Thursday urged Illiana Expressway planners to make groundwater protection a key component in the project.
Military families invited to gardening workshop
LOWELL | Military personnel currently serving in any branch and component, as well as families of wounded or fallen service members, are invit…
Food drive to benefit needy NWI children kicks off today
An effort kicks off today to fill the gap for children whose access to free and reduced-cost lunch programs ends with the school year.
Lowell looking to expand Town Hall parking lot
LOWELL | The Lowell Town Council has received quotes for extending Town Hall parking lot to adjacent property to the east, where the Old Grade…
Tri-Creek seeks waiver of town fees for learning center project
LOWELL | Tri-Creek Schools Superintendent Debra Howe said she would like the town to waive $110,000 in public works fees for the learning cent…
Tri-Creek schools set to discuss lease
LOWELL | The Tri-Creek School Board is scheduled to meet in special session at 7p.m. Monday to take preliminary steps for the lease with a cor…
Lake County municipal officials turn to lenders for urban amenities
Lake County's streets are paved with loans.
Florida author hails sacrifices of Northwest Indiana Civil War soldiers
HAMMOND | Northwest Indiana Civil War soldiers fought toe-to-toe with one of the premier generals of the Confederate army and rarely get their…
Author to detail service of Civil War 'Boys from Lake County'
HAMMOND | Dozens of men from Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties watched as more than a third of their 73rd Indiana Infantry regiment fell in on…
April 26, 2013 7:35 pm PhotosPhotos
Lowell High grad played key role in Bush library exhibits
A history lover since childhood and a former Lowell resident, Julie Govert helped make history Thursday.
Chambers can't muster help to keep Cobe Cup rolling
CROWN POINT | A popular century-old local tradition may be coming to an end.
Garden club opens scholarship to all Tri-Creek graduates
LOWELL | The Lowell Garden Club is again offering a $1,000 scholarship.
Lake County tax sale off to a million-dollar start
CROWN POINT | The Lake County commissioners' spring tax sale gleaned $1,285,800 in its first day.
Drug take-back events set for Saturday
Several police departments in Northwest Indiana will take part in the annual Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by The Drug …
Lake County school construction built on red ink
CROWN POINT | Lake County's public school districts are carrying $1.8 billion in debt on their books.
Lowell Academic Decathlon team headed to nationals
LOWELL | As excited as he was March 7 when he learned the Lowell Academic Decathlon team he coaches was heading to the nationals, English teac…
E.C. students get up close and personal with region's Civil War history
HAMMOND | About 50 East Chicago school children received a lesson Friday in the stories of Northwest Indiana men who fought — and in some case…
April 19, 2013 7:36 pm PhotosPhotos
Free field trip tour of Civil War exhibit is offered to schools
HAMMOND | Free field trip tours of a Northwest Indiana Civil War historical exhibit are being offered to region schools.
Lowell Academic Decathlon team holding fish fry Friday
LOWELL | The Lowell Academic Decathlon team is sponsoring a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday to help raise money for the trip to the nation…
Illiana Expressway meeting brings out opponents
LOWELL | State transportation officials said Thursday they will have a "real good guess" of exactly where the 47-mile Illiana Expressway will …
April 17, 2013 11:25 pm PhotosPhotos
14 Lake County high schools compete in Academic Super Bowl
MERRILLVILLE | Ancient Greece’s culture, history and heritage challenged students from 14 Lake County high schools during Tuesday’s 27th annua…
Officials offer 'rough draft' at Illiana Corridor meeting
PEOTONE | Illinois and Indiana Departments of Transportation discussed the second tier of the proposed Illiana Corridor at the first of two sc…
Region runners react to blasts at iconic race's finish
There were about 20 runners from Northwest Indiana competing Monday in the 117th Boston Marathon overshadowed by a terrorist attack.
The Week Ahead - Lake County
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Tri-Creek School Board given state's 'outstanding' kudos
LOWELL | The Tri-Creek School Board has reached "outstanding" status.
Tri-Creek board mulls refinance plan
LOWELL | The Tri-Creek School Corp. top finance official plans to save thousands of dollars for the district and its taxpayers if the state's …
Tri-Creek School Board sets meeting for 5:30 p.m. April 29
LOWELL | The Tri-Creek School Board has changed its second meeting this month to 5:30 p.m., April 29.
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