Caddies earn Evans Scholarships through Briar Ridge

SCHERERVILLE | Briar Ridge Country Club has announced that two more of its caddies, A. J. Gauthier and Collin Ringas, have been awarded Evans Scholarships.

OFFBEAT: 'Fox on Fairway' in Munster a customized comedy classic

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New home may help Dobis avoid Ind. House primary

INDIANAPOLIS | State Rep. Chet Dobis, D-Merrillville, recently purchased a Schererville home that enables him to avoid an expected Democratic primary battle to keep his Indiana House seat.

Investors planning upgrades after completing Briar Ridge deal

The Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville and Dyer is under new ownership after local investors said Tuesday they completed a deal to buy the posh private 27-hole golf course and its amenities.

Shrine of Christ's Passion to host first charity golf classic

ST. JOHN | The Shrine of Christ's Passion and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schilling are pleased to announce the 1st Annual Golf Classic to benefit The Shrine of Christ's Passion at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 16 at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Briar Ridge homeowners, members to buy country club

SCHERERVILLE | An investor group has signed an agreement to buy Briar Ridge Country Club from an entity that is under the direction of region businessman Donald Powers.

Break bread, savor 'Deadliest Catch' dishes, and dine for a cause

A delicious meal for a good cause will be held May 18 at Munster's Cloister-in-the-Woods, 1101 Park Drive.

INSIGHT: Chefs celebrate 15th anniversary by honoring their own

A week from today, hundreds will enjoy the culinary delights of the American Culinary Federation Chefs of Northwest Indiana, in existence for only 15 years, as they donate their time to raise funds for Meals on Wheels at the 10th annual Dine with the Chefs event.

INSIGHT: 'Adventures in International Cuisine' a great success

American Culinary Federation of Chefs of Northwest Indiana teamed up with the Northwest Indiana Adult Guardianship Services Inc. recently for the second (and what they hope to be annual) "Adventures in International Cuisine" at Avalon Manor in Hobart.

Share the Love at cancer benefit

SCHERERVILLE | NBC-TV Meteorologist Ginger Zee will discuss her positive outlook on life at the fourth annual Share the Love benefit at 11 a.m. Feb. 17 at Briar Ridge Country Club, 123 Country Club Drive. In her presentation, Zee predicts a forecast that is "Mostly Sunny with 100% Chance of Hope."

INSIGHT: Chefs come out to raise funds to support March of Dimes

Methodist Hospitals CEO Ian McFadden, 2010 honoree for the March of Dimes Signature Auction, was feted with a round of "Happy Birthday to You" led by Jodi Juhl of Lakeshore News after he addressed the crowd at Avalon Manor, where more than 400 guests had come to support the cause of preventi…

Book club brings women together for disccussions and more

SCHERERVILLE | A group of golfers that began meeting in 2005 has morphed into a neighborhood book club that has since welcomed new members and grown to a discussion group of 20.