Alex Karras, Sports Illustrated cover

Gary native and Detroit Lions' defensive star Alex Karras made the cover of Sports Illustrated during the 1964 NFL season.

Wheeler-Andrean

Wheeler's Jake Gore intercepts a pass intended for Andrean's Brandon Pavlina during last year's sectional. The 59ers and Bearcats will meet again in this season's sectional later this month.

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Merrillville continues to be a regional shopping hub.

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Bridgewood Subdivision

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Merrillville Municipal Complex.

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Porter County Sheriff David Lain

Celebrating good times

Volunteer Jack Wehner pulls the cars around the Lake County Fair grounds at the 5th Annual Covered Bridge Harvest Fest on Saturday afternoon.

First Annual Mother’s Day Brunch with Keenan Baxter

Chesterton Parks - Centennial

In the heart of Chesterton, lies Thomas Centennial Park, home to many events throughout the year including the annual Chesterton Chamber Chili Challenge held in conjunction with the Chesterton Europen Market.

Free Irish Chocolate Tasting & Irish Music

Keenan Baxter will perform St. Patrick's Day.

South Suburban College

South Suburban College in South Holland.

Industrial improvements point to brighter future

Whiting Parks and Recreation employees Matt Aponte, left, and Matthew Augustyn rake water off home plate at the Oil City Stadium at Standard Diamonds Park in Whiting on Sept. 29.

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Josh Struebig

Times POY 2011 - Barn Fire

A barn near Cline Avenue south of Rohrman Road burns in Schererville, July 7. Police and firefighters assisted rescuing all 40 horses from the four-alarm fire which caused $1 million in damage.

Times POY 2011 - Surfing in Whiting

Bill Kobak, of Chicago, surfs on large waves in Lake Michigan during a windy day at Whihala Beach in Whiting, Sept. 30.

Times POY 2011 - Wheeler v Andrean Sectional

Wheeler's Jake Gore intercepts a pass intended for Andrean's Brandon Pavlina during the final minutes of their sectional game Oct. 21 at Andrean High School.  Wheeler shocked Andrean by defeating them 12-7 with eight Andrean turnovers and only 20 total yards of offense.

Times POY 2011 - Dupey Funeral

Hammond Police Chief Frank DuPey's loved ones, including son Frank E. DuPey, left, and grandson Frank M. DuPey, 9, and friend Ricky Janek, right, carry his casket at St. John Cemetery on Nov. 3 in Hammond. Frank E. DuPey, son of Chief DuPey and a Lake County sheriff's police officer, wears h…