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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.
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.
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.
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…
Racing for Babies fundraiser helps fund family needs
CEDAR LAKE |When it comes to show-and-tell, Nathan Splant has no competition.
Visit memorial to mark the true meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is Monday, and for some people, it’s become a three-day mini-vacation, filled with planting and a cookout or two. Sometimes, we s…
WWll vets recognized tonight at 'Honor Flight' film showing
SCHERERVILLE | Local police and firefighters are inviting area residents to join them in forming an honor line tonight to pay tribute to the W…
Schererville police investigate two crashes
SCHERERVILLE | People involved in two separate crashes over the weekend were airlifted to Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Schererville p…
Historical society celebrating highway's 100th anniversary
HIGHLAND | The Highland Historical Society celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Highway with guest speaker Cynthia Ogorek, public h…
Indiana School Board Association reps decry level of state funding for public education
SCHERERVILLE | Education and school reform in Indiana mean different things to state legislators and those responsible for educating students …
The Week Ahead - Lake County
MONDAY
Region students win top marks in We the People contest
INDIANAPOLIS | Fifth-grade students from four Northwest Indiana schools earned top ratings in a We the People competition at the Statehouse on…
Jobless rate in NWI falls dramatically; Indiana rate bumps down
The unemployment rates in the region dipped dramatically, while Indiana's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April, according to government …
S'ville council cancels study session set for Wednesday
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Town Council study session scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled.
Former S'ville financial adviser must repay $1.12M for fraud
HAMMOND | A former Schererville financial adviser must repay $1.12 million and serve four years on probation for defrauding an elderly client …
Firefighter honored for teaching and reaching out to children
Schererville firefighter Christine Graf received state recognition recently when she received the Achievement of Excellence Award in Indianapo…
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…
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…
Quiet zones coming to Schererville railroad crossings
SCHERERVILLE | After about four years of work, two Canadian National railroad crossings will receive quiet zone designations.
Allergy season nothing to sneeze at
If you are sneezing, coughing, have itchy swollen eyes and feel tired all the time, you’re in good company.
Mother, daughter getting double dose of doctorates
Nadine Burns and her daughter, Amie Burns-Scharnke, are taking the family's nursing tradition to the next level next week.
The Week Ahead - Lake County
MONDAY
Lowering the curtain with one-acts
ST. JOHN | Enjoy a night of entertainment at Lake Central High School as the Advanced Theater class ends the school year with a special public…
Lake Central board honors retiring employees
ST. JOHN | It was a night of recognitions at last week's Lake Central School Board meeting.
S'ville plans grand opening for new 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…
NIRPC director discusses region investment
SCHERERVILLE │ The new director of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission discussed sustaining a regional vision during Friday’…
Young teacher belongs in a classroom helping students grow
Luther East High School teacher Michael Gonya showed teaching potential even as a student at that very same Lansing school.
Master Gardeners seeks garden walk sites
To help others grow in the knowledge of what plants may thrive in local gardens, the Lake County Master Gardeners, with a membership of more t…
Schererville council opposes Lake county income tax
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Town Council has declared its opposition to a county income tax just in time for a meeting in which the Lake C…
S'ville Zoning Appeals Board's May 27 meeting canceled
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for May 27 has been canceled.
S'ville to use TIF funds to pay for community center
SCHERERVILLE | The town has determined its permanent funding source for the community center in Scherwood Park as construction of the facility…
First stores announced for Shops on Main in Schererville
SCHERERVILLE | The first phase of construction for the Shops on Main project has started, and fashion, footwear and home furnishing retailers …
HR group hosts learning session on intimate partner violence in workplace
The Northwest Indiana Society for Human Resource Management is hosting an event focusing on intimate partner violence in the workplace.
Area students win National Merit Scholarships
Five local students are among 2,500 high school students across the country who won National Merit $2,500 Scholarships.
Fundraiser planned for Schererville dog park
SCHERERVILLE | A fundraiser to benefit Schererville's Perry Ferrini Dog Park is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 7…
Daughter's essay is a unique Mother's Day gift
Cara Eklund is a 10-year-old fourth-grader at Homan Elementary School in Schererville. She was given a school assignment to write a story, and…
Dog park safety tips provided May 16 at S'ville Town Hall
SCHERERVILLE |The Schererville Parks Department and the Deer Run Animal Hospital will explain dog park safety and etiquette during a free clas…
Officers memorial ceremony scheduled May 17 in S'ville
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Police Department will have its annual peace officers memorial ceremony May 17 at the department, 25 E. Joliet St.
Slager updates Lake Central schools board on legislation
ST. JOHN | State Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, delivered a legislative update to the Lake Central School Corp. board about school funding d…
Hundreds turn out for Walk/Run for Kailey to honor girl, fund research
ST. JOHN | Hundreds came together Sunday on the Clark Middle School track for the Walk/Run for Kailey.
Event to recognize home savings program for heroes
SCHERERVILLE | Northwest Indiana residents are invited to celebrate Homes For Heroes Day at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at Northwoods Re…
Residents gather to learn about proposed Lake County income tax
HIGHLAND | The three Lake County Council members who voted against a proposed county income tax met with residents Saturday to discuss the tax…
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.
Vendor and bake sale to benefit Schererville child
SCHERERVILLE | Stay Strong Savannah Benefit, a vendor event and bake sale, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Child Zone 41, 2420 Ontario St.
Walk or run for Kailey this Sunday in St. John
ST. JOHN | Help raise money for Niemann-Pick Type C research in honor of 9-year-old Schererville resident Kailey Florkiewicz by participating …
Marian Catholic High School awards 61 Medals of Academic Excellence
CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School hosted an Excellence in Academics Award breakfast on April 25 and Medals of Academic Excellence …
St. John cop crashes while pursuing motorcycle in S'ville
SCHERERVILLE | A St. John police officer pursuing a motorcycle Wednesday crashed into at least two other vehicles on Indianapolis Boulevard, p…
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.
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