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School Board honors L.C. student-athletes

ST. JOHN | Lake Central High School athletics took center stage at Monday’s School Board meeting.

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Athletics became a way for E.C. youth to attend college

Before the Great Depression, there was little talk in the Calumet Region about high school graduates going on to college. That changed when outstanding athletes began breaking through and were followed by others from the high same school.

June 02, 2013 12:00 am
Young gay athletes set tone for NBA coming out

Young gay athletes set tone for NBA coming out

CHICAGO | You've probably never heard of Holly Peterson or Jonathan Jean-Pierre. One came out as a lesbian at age 15, when she was playing high school basketball. The other, a college rower, told his teammates last year that he's gay.

May 04, 2013 9:30 pm Photos

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Rajai Davis;  Conor Gillaspie

Rajai Davis; Conor Gillaspie

The Blue Jays' Rajai Davis, right, steals third base in front of White Sox third baseman Conor Gillaspie during the first inning of Thursday's game in Toronto.

April 18, 2013 8:43 pm
White Sox Blue Jays Baseball

White Sox Blue Jays Baseball

White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana struck out seven Toronto batters in 6 2/3 innings of Wednesday's 7-0 win.

April 17, 2013 9:06 pm

Registration ends Friday for soccer and flag football

HOBART | Registration ends today for the Hobart Family YMCA's Spring Youth Soccer and Youth Flag Football programs. Practice will begin the week of April 8.

March 29, 2013 12:00 am
Parents can establish good exercise habits with their kids

Parents can establish good exercise habits with their kids

It's more important now than ever to instill good exercise and nutrition habits into children at a young age, area health and fitness experts agree.

January 07, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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ND, IU success leads to increased merchandise, apparel sales

ND, IU success leads to increased merchandise, apparel sales

Notre Dame football’s No. 1 ranking is likely to boost its team apparel and merchandise sales well into its championship game appearance Jan. 7.

December 24, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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East Coast Sub Sensation opens first location in Schererville

SCHERERVILLE | Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled East Coast-style subs, will officially open its doors in Schererville on December 5. Franchise owner Raul Padilla will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, December 5 to Sunday, December 9 to …

December 04, 2012 3:01 pm
PNC Athletics Receives Biggest Single Gift From IU Health LaPorte

PNC Athletics Receives Biggest Single Gift From IU Health LaPorte

WESTVILLE | The Purdue University North Central athletics program has received a $25,000 corporate sponsorship from IU Health LaPorte Hospital, the largest single gift in the program's history.

November 12, 2012 1:32 pm
Boo Bash supports athletics

Boo Bash supports athletics

November 04, 2012 12:00 am
National award finalist hopes to play his way to college

National award finalist hopes to play his way to college

Nicholas Goldsmith, of Dyer, is celebrating is selection as one of 10 national finalists for the inaugural U.S. Army - Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence.

September 20, 2012 12:00 am
Dewayne Wise

Dewayne Wise

The White Sox's Dewayne Wise celebrates a solo home run against the Blue Jays during the third inning of Thursday's game in Toronto.

August 16, 2012 8:59 pm
Adam Dunn

Adam Dunn

White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn celebrates one of two home runs he hit against the Toronto Blue Jays during Monday's game.

August 13, 2012 9:40 pm
GUEST COMMENTARY: Title IX transformed me, and other women's lives too

GUEST COMMENTARY: Title IX transformed me, and other women's lives too

I enjoyed the June 24 article applauding the top athletes and coaches whose careers and lives were forever changed because of Title IX. But the complete story lies in the impact that this law has had on countless women over the last 40 years – an impact that has affected who we are, what we …

July 11, 2012 12:00 am

Sheriff kicks off summer hoops league for youth

GARY | Lake County Sheriff John Buncich will kick off his Summer Basketball League for girls and boys 6 to 14 on Monday in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana.

June 14, 2012 12:00 am
Baseball veteran sharing his knowledge with new generation of players

Baseball veteran sharing his knowledge with new generation of players

Highland resident Adam Summers is the newest manager of the Dyer Little League B-League Orioles.

June 06, 2012 12:00 am

Arts, athletics are important parts of child's development

I was encouraged by Mark Kiesling's May 21 column concerning the importance of athletics and the arts in our schools.

May 29, 2012 12:00 am

Communities have learned the value of quality athletic venues

Cities and towns have discovered that athletic facilities can make or break a community.

March 11, 2012 12:00 am

Hall of Fame athletes raise the bar for those who follow

In recent years it has become rather fashionable for towns and cities to have their own Halls of Fame.

February 05, 2012 12:00 am
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