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Buffalo Wild Wings helps Halo of Hope put on successful donation program
CROWN POINT | After a successful March, the Halo of Hope Foundation would like to thank the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland Buffalo Wild Win…
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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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Boys and Girls Club of NWI sends special thank you to “Excellence by Design” owner
HAMMOND | On May 11, Business owner, Norma Serrano-Williams of Excellence by Design, volunteered her time along with a few members of her crew…
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Whiting police investigating suspected gang-tied shooting
WHITING | Police are investigating a shooting Sunday near the Whiting Community Center that's believed to be gang related, officials said.
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
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
Back from the wedding just in time for Garage Mahal
It's here. This Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 13th annual Garage Mahal will fill the city of Whiting.
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
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.
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Bike rentals available this summer in Whiting-Robertsdale area
WHITING | Summer recreation in the Whiting-Robertsdale area will now feature bike rentals.
Cancer survivor spearheads Relay for Life in Whiting
WHITING | Cancer Never Sleeps, and neither will those who participate in the overnight American Cancer Society Relay for Life on June 1 and 2 …
Union thanks Whiting with food pantry donation
WHITING | To staff the largest economic development project in the history of the State of Indiana, BP Whiting Refinery steadily employed 650 …
Police: Whiting woman leads cops in pursuit into Hegewisch
BURNHAM | A Whiting woman is expected to be charged with fleeing and eluding after police said she led them on a chase from Burnham into Hegew…
Whiting will "Paint The Town Pink" this month
You'll find Whiting in the "pink" this month as the city embraces events to fight breast cancer with what is officially known as a "Paint the …
New Whiting alcohol permits win governor's approval
INDIANAPOLIS | Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura plans to aggressively move ahead on new lakefront development projects now that the city has six addi…
Whiting-Robertsdale chamber to launch free shuttle service this summer
WHITING | A free shuttle will service destinations in the Whiting-Robertsdale area from Memorial Day to Labor Day as part of a new Whiting-Rob…
Local diesel emission reduction grants available
South Shore Clean Cities, BP's Whiting Refinery and a host of environmental groups are partnering to provide grants aimed at improving air qua…
5K to Stomp Out Cancer set for May 11 at Whiting facility
WHITING | A 5K Fun Run/Walk to Stomp Out Cancer is set for 9 a.m. to noon May 11 at Oil City Stadium, 1700 119th St., Whiting.
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 …
Whiting honors its tennis queen with the Piatek Tennis Courts
The folks in Whiting had a ball last Saturday, a tennis ball that is, as they celebrated the christening of the new Piatek Tennis Courts. Spec…
Whiting farmers market starts Saturday in front of City Hall
WHITING | The city's weekly farmers market begins Saturday and is scheduled to run every Saturday through October.
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.
Advocacy group hosts training seminars on planned BP air monitors
HAMMOND | A local environmental justice group and a California-based organization gathered Tuesday to teach residents living near BP's Whiting…
Whiting businessman is linked to federal mail fraud inquiry
HAMMOND | Three people were charged in federal court with mail fraud and are accused of illegally obtaining vehicles that were later resold, a…
Lake County municipal officials turn to lenders for urban amenities
Lake County's streets are paved with loans.
Seminars to teach public how to read upcoming BP air quality monitors
HAMMOND | A local environmental justice group is hosting two seminars next week aimed at teaching stakeholders how to access and analyze data …
Munster, Lake Central high schools ranked top Indiana schools in U.S. News report
Ten Northwest Indiana public high schools received top ratings in the U.S. News and World Report 2013 Best High School rankings released this week.
Legacy Foundation announces Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
Six exceptional Lake County students have been named recipients of four-year, full-tuition scholarships as the Legacy Foundation's 2013 Lilly …
Special people make "Our KIND of Town" a special place
I was recently interviewed by a wonderful young man, a student at Purdue University whose class was assigned to write news articles about loca…
BP project conclusion will involve big layoffs
WHITING | The $3.8 billion BP Whiting refinery project is set to wrap up later this year and layoffs of involved construction workers are expected.
Three local projects earn attention from engineering magazine
Three local projects are among the Midwest Top Project Starts of 2012 named in the April issue of Engineering News-Record Midwest magazine.
Mobile food pantries available at Portage and Whiting sites
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has scheduled multiple mobile food pantries in local communities.
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.
Senate gives final OK to Whiting lakefront liquor licenses
INDIANAPOLIS | A key element in Whiting's plans to develop new restaurants near Lake Michigan is headed to the governor.
Being a M.O.B. can include a variety of duties - and pleasures
I soon will be a M.O.B.
Judge throws light on jurors as Law Day approaches
EAST CHICAGO | Lake Superior Court Judge Calvin Hawkins on Wednesday welcomed the verdicts of several actual jurors on their experience with t…
April 17, 2013 6:33 pm PhotosPhotos
Whiting breaks ground on new track, football field
WHITING | An estimated $1.5 million project to improve the track and football field at the School City of Whiting’s athletic complex is schedu…
April 15, 2013 6:35 pm PhotosPhotos
Tennis court dedication April 27 in Whiting
WHITING | A dedication for the Piatek tennis courts is set for April 27 at the Whiting Municipal Sports Complex.
A fond farewell to the Mousketeer who shined the brightest
It's funny how the passing of someone from your childhood that you never met can affect you greatly. I'm talking about the death of Annette Fu…
Hold your breath, Lake tax bills are on their way
CROWN POINT | Suspense is building for Lake County property owners as officials prepare to mail this year's tax bills.
Whiting School Board meets in executive session Monday
WHITING | The Whiting School Board is scheduled to meet in a special executive session from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at 1500 Center St.
College opens Humanities Festival with art, history and keynote address
HAMMOND | Calumet College of St. Joseph, 2400 New York Ave., will celebrate the humanities during its second annual Humanities Festival, start…
From fish stands to a castle, Whiting is known for its restaurants
They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. If that be the case, then for years men have been drawn to Whiting.
Other local colleges deny financial problems, point to successful strategies
While Purdue University Calumet is facing a deficit this year, other local colleges say they are not having any financial problems.
The sacrifices of Lent still lead to the joys of Easter
As a child, Easter was a very different holiday compared to all the rest. The preparation took 40 days, beginning with Ash Wednesday.
St. Baldrick fundraiser includes 5K Run/Walk April 6 in Whiting
WHITING | The St. Baldrick's Whiting Cares Fundraiser will be held on April 6 at the Center Lounge.
Alumni present classroom gifts
WHITING | Five teachers at St. John the Baptist School received financial gifts for their classrooms from the school’s alumni association. For…
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