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  • Second Saturday program inspires kids

    Second Saturday program inspires kids

    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 Photos

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  • Black Pine animal sanctuary provides permanent home to rescued exotics

    Black Pine animal sanctuary provides permanent home to rescued exotics

    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 Photos

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  • Show us your family!

    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 Photos

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  • Rain barrels put free water to good use

    Rain barrels put free water to good use

    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 Photos

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Entertainment

Camp means community service for many young people

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.

May 17, 2013 12:00 am

Family Life

Mother's Day

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.

May 13, 2013 12:00 am

Pets

Pet Food Labels Decoded

Pet Food Labels Decoded

What you need to know to make the right food choices for your pets

May 14, 2013 12:00 am

Profiles

One on one with the Easter Bunny

One on one with the Easter Bunny

As a journalist, one dreams of one day scoring that one really BIG interview. That day came this past Wednesday for this writer.

March 24, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Health & Wellness

Forecast Calls for Fun

Forecast Calls for Fun

Parents often keep a running list of rainy day activities, crafts and games to keep kids indoors when the forecast is soggy.

April 30, 2013 12:00 am

Meet our Bloggers

#Food with a Dash of Fun

We've all gotta eat-might as well have some fun in the kitchen! Check here for recipes, cooking with kids, food finds, and more.

#Father Knows Nothing

Rick Kaempfer's business card says author/writer/blogger, but his real job is "stay-at-home-dad."

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