Father and son create new board game

Time Soldiers adds a science fiction twist to World War II, where Allies battle to destroy a time-travel port that guarantees the survival of the enemy's supreme human race. It is set in time on May 7, 1945, just hours after the official surrender of the German army. In the game plot, Allied…

Father and son create new board game

Ray Shingler, left, of Valparaiso, and his son, Austin, collaborated to design a new board game, Time Soldiers, featuring a World War II theme with a science fiction scenario added to keep players interested and involved.

Father and son create new board game

Time Soldiers adds a science fiction twist to World War II, where Allies battle to destroy a time-travel port that guarantees the survival of the enemy's supreme human race. It is set in time on May 7, 1945, just hours after the official surrender of the German army. In the game plot, Allied…

East Chicago celebrates first elected School Board

School City of East Chicago Superintendent Mike Harding stands in the wings Saturday as the city's first elected School Board takes the oath of office.

East Chicago celebrates first elected School Board

Community members gather in the auditorium at East Chicago Central High School to watch the city's first elected school trustees take the oath of office.

East Chicago celebrates first elected School Board

Elected East Chicago School Board members, from left, Frank Rivera, Joel Rodriguez, Terrence "Terry" Hill, Stacy Dixon-Winfield, Jesse Gomez, Drake Morris, Kenny "Coach" Monroe, Mariecruz Sagrua Perez and Stephanie D. Ramos take an oath of office Saturday at East Chicago Central High School.…

Pete Smith

Pete Smith is a member of the Foundations of East Chicago board of directors.

Auntie Barbara's Bed, Bath and Biscuit

Barbara Goetz, owner of Auntie Barbara's Bed, Bath and Biscuit, lets her dog Fionna out to run in the large yard at the business in Lowell.

Auntie Barbara's Bed, Bath and Biscuit

Barbara Goetz, owner of Auntie Barbara's Bed, Bath and Biscuit, holds one of the dogs boarded with her at the Lowell business.

Auntie Barbara's Bed, Bath and Biscuit

Barbara Goetz owns Auntie Barbara's Bed, Bath and Biscuit in Lowell.

Merrillville board will discuss firefighter positions Thursday

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Fire Protection Territory Board meets at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at the Merrillville Fire Department headquarters, 26 W. 73rd Ave.

Times Board of Economists

David Rose, president of Northwest Indiana market at Horizon Bank, speaks during the Times Board of Economists meeting at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso on May 17. Banks are basically taking a "wait and see" approach on many commercial loans, and that could continue throughout the year, Rose said.

Times Board of Economists

Karl Stanley, NIPSCO vice president of commercial operations, speaks during the Times Board of Economists meeting at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso on May 17

Times Board of Economists

Bruce Quint, resident director at Merrill Lynch Merrillville office, speaks during the Times Board of Economists meeting at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso on May 17.

Times Board of Economists

VLeigh Ellis, president of Radio One Communications, asks a question during the Times Board of Economists meeting at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso on May 17.

All About the ‘Boom’

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Gary library reorganization plan not ready

Gary residents and Gary Public Library employees attend Tuesday's Library Board meeting in the old library building, now called the South Shore Museum and Cultural Center. The meeting dealt with budget problems that might include cuts in staffing.

Gary library reorganization plan not ready

Willie Wallace, president of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Council 62, and Gary Public Library worker Cassandra Stigger speak Tuesday at a Library Board meeting.

Gary library reorganization plan not ready

Willie Wallace, left, president of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Council 62, and Gary Public Library employee Cassandra Stigger speak at a meeting of the Library Board on Tuesday in the South Shore Mureum and Cultural Center.