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Second Saturday program inspires kids

Carrie Rodovich Times Correspondent

The Challenger center regularly hosts field trips for elementary school students, and students leave those programs excited and wanting to do more.
May 04, 2013 12:00 am
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Black Pine animal sanctuary provides permanent home to rescued exotics

Carrie Rodovich Times Correspondent

Nestled just two hours east of Lake County, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion, Indiana, offers a permanent home to nearly 100 exotic animals.
May 02, 2013 2:45 am
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Show us your family!

Once again, we asked you to show us your families, and you did! Check out the great local photos we received from you this month. You may see …
May 01, 2013 9:00 pm
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Rain barrels put free water to good use

Christine Bryant Times Correspondent

If you want to save money on your water bill and provide your plants with cleaner water, getting a rain barrel might be the perfect addition f…
April 23, 2013 1:00 am
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Education

How to Help New High School Grads Transition into Adulthood

Transitioning from high school to the next life stage can be a time of excitement for young people, but it can also be a time filled with uncertainty.

Entertainment

Camp means community service for many young people

NEW YORK (AP) — At 14, Tyler Cohen had never been out of the country or traveled without his Long Island family when he found himself in Costa Rica on a monthlong service trip for teens.

Family Life

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is this coming weekend, and I wanted to take a few moments to praise a mother I greatly admire-the mother of my children, my wife Bridget.