New law entitles recent vets to in-state college tuition

INDIANAPOLIS | Military veterans who return or move to Indiana after completing their service are entitled to in-state college tuition under a new law signed last week by Republican Gov. Mike Pence.

Senate sends several region-sponsored proposals to governor

INDIANAPOLIS | The Senate passed several House-approved legislative proposals sponsored by Northwest Indiana lawmakers Tuesday that are now headed to Gov. Mike Pence for his signature or veto. They include:

HEALTH BRIEFS: Cupboard is nearly bare at St. Clare Health Clinic

CROWN POINT | St. Clare Health Clinic is seeking donations for its food pantry, which is nearly depleted because of increased demand.

AL HAMNIK: Bob Thomas family avoiding any pity parties

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SHELF LIFE: Family's health issues lead to new book about hope, compassion

Saddened by the progression of Alzheimer's disease that led to placing her mother in a nursing home, Marilyn Warda, of Munster, expressed many of her thoughts and feelings through her writing.

IU students, alumni plan to ‘Walk to End Alzheimer's'

GARY | The Indiana University Northwest Student Alumni Association is recruiting participants to join their team in the upcoming "Walk to End Alzheimer's," scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway in Merrillville. Registration for the one-mile walk begins at 12:30 p.m.

Hammond Public Library hosts Alzheimer's awareness events

HAMMOND | The Hammond Public Library is hosting seminars to help people understand Alzheimer's disease.

OFFBEAT: Star Productions nets deal with 'Jersey Boy' stars for reinvented concert tours

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Erin Rolland and her grandmother

Erin Holland (left) and her late grandmother Hannah Knight, both of Highland, are pictured in one of Erin's favorite final photos before her grandmother's decline from Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's classes scheduled Friday at library in Merrillville

MERRILLVILLE | Alzheimer's and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana hosts free classes Friday at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave.

Hospital's employees honored for Heart Walk contributions

GARY | Employees of Methodist Hospitals gathered Feb. 14 for a luncheon meeting where CEO Ian McFadden presented awards to the Top 10 fundraisers for the 2010 Heart Walk. In 2010, employees raised close to $30,000.

Three is company for language ability, memory retention

Previous research has shown that being bilingual can lead to better long-term memory retention, but, according to a new study, learning three languages could translate to an even sharper memory.