Homemakers stir things up for 100 years

CROWN POINT | Sponsored in part by Purdue University, West Lafayette, the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association is celebrating 100 years of services to women this year, while the not-for-profit Lake County Extension Homemakers Association Inc. celebrates 87 years of serving area homemakers.

Lansing Cadets assist at village's 120th anniversary celebration

LANSING | The Lansing Police Department Cadets assisted at Lansing's 120th anniversary celebration on March 3 at the Lansing American Legion Post 697.

Lansing Cadets assist at village's 120th anniversary celebration

Lansing Cadets who participated at the village's 120th anniversary celebration are, from left, Cadet Sgt. Cody Kupiainen, Mallory Jabaay, Cadet Sgt. Matt Leiner, Roberto Sanchez, Adviser/Cmdr. Pete Grutzius, Cadet Capt. Alex Ascolani, Cadet Lt. Justin Malachowski, Myles Burke-Swets and Denny…

Karen Pence named state's Bicentennial Ambassador

INDIANAPOLIS | The commission organizing events and celebrations marking the state's 200th anniversary has named First Lady Karen Pence Indiana's Bicentennial Ambassador.

Lansing to celebrate 120th anniversary on Sunday

LANSING | Village residents on Sunday will celebrate the history of their community and also prepare a display to give future residents a feel for what life is like in Lansing these days.

FROM the FARM: Chocolate Chip Muffins a heartfelt recipe

Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.

Lansing Lions celebrate 75 years

LANSING | On Jan. 22, the Lansing Lions Club celebrated its 75th anniversary dinner at the Lansing Country Club, at 186th Street and Wentworth Avenue.

Ill. celebrates 5th anniversary of smoke-free law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. | Illinois officials are saying, "Thanks from the bottom of our lungs" as the state celebrates the fifth anniversary of the smoking ban in most public places.

Save the Dunes celebrating 60 years

As the Save the Dunes Council prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a gala next weekend, founding members and new leaders are pausing to reflect on the early days and looking toward the challenges that lie ahead.

Hobart officials rededicate century old Pennsy Depot

Virginia Curtis, founder of the Save Our Station organization, cuts a ribbon Thursday during the rededication and 100th anniversary celebration of Hobart's Pennsy railroad station.

Hobart officials rededicate century old Pennsy Depot

Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor and Virginia Curtis, founder of the Save Our Station organization, break a twig during a symbolic rededication ceremony at the Pennsy Depot's 100th anniversary celebration Thursday in Hobart.

Hobart officials rededicate century old Pennsy Depot

Mike Adams, executive director of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, speaks on Thursday to visitors at the 100th anniversary celebration of Hobart's Pennsy railroad station.

The Glen Theater in Gary

The Glen Theater in Gary was remodeled and reopened as a live performance space and is celebrating a five-year anniversary Oct. 13 with a show called "The Kings of Gospel."

Illinois Lutheran High School to celebrate 25th anniversary

CRETE | Illinois Lutheran High School is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a celebration weekend Oct. 13 and 14, the school announced.

St. John kicks off anniversary festivities with chili cookoff today

ST. JOHN | A chili cookoff kicks off the town’s 175th anniversary celebration today at the St. John VFW Post, 10400 W. 93rd Ave.

Chili cook-off scheduled for St. John anniversary celebration

ST. JOHN | A chili cook-off is scheduled for Sept. 29 as part of St. John's 175th anniversary.

Students parade through University Park neighborhood for peace

UNIVERSITY PARK | People who live in the neighborhood surrounding Crete-Monee Middle School got a treat on Tuesday — a parade featuring police, firetrucks, a marching band and students.

NIPSCO marks 100 years of powering up

NIPSCO is planning a number of community service events across northern Indiana to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

Meals on Wheels celebrates 35th anniversary

MERRILLVILLE | As Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, the organization is developing plans to enhance its meal service for Lake County elderly and homebound residents.

Jack and Jill Academy

Jack & Jill Academy Director Dawn Wolf sits in a classroom at the school in Hobart. The Academy is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a party for all its former students and staff Saturday