Pat O'Connor

Pat O'Connor is shown in his Sumar Special, May 17, 1958, after qualifying at the Indianapolis Speedway for the Memorial Day race. Ray Nichels worked on the car, which crashed, killing O'Connor.

Merrillvile clerk-treasurer office closed Friday for renovations

MERRILLVILLE | The town's clerk-treasurer's office will be closed Friday for renovations.

Sylvester Stallone and Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in 1983

Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, right, WBA lightweight champion, clasps hands with Sylvester Stallone in New York in March 11, 1983, after announcing plans for a film for Stallone's Tiger Eye Ltd. production company, based on the life of Mancini.

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USPS to close Gary processing center

The U.S. Postal Service is closing the Gary Processing and Distribution Center and moving the operations to a center in Bedford Park, Ill.

USPS to close Gary processing center

The U.S. Postal Service is closing the Gary Processing and Distribution Center, seen here Thursday, and moving the operations to a center in Bedford Park, Ill.

Merrillville departments closed Monday for MLK Day holiday

MERRILLVILLE | All town departments except emergency services will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Merrillville town departments to close Thursday and Friday

MERRILLVILLE | All town departments except emergency services will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.

Hobart fire officials temporarily close Fire Station 2, relocate firefighters

Hobart has closed Fire Station No. 2 located on Old Ridge Road. Two firefighter-EMTs stationed there have been relocated to another station. Fire officials will reassess the move in 30 days.

Hobart fire officials temporarily close Fire Station 2, relocate firefighters

A sign on a door at Hobart's Fire Station No. 2 gives phone numbers to call after the station was shuttered temporarily.

Portrait of Mamie Eisenhower with Jackie Kennedy

First lady Mamie Eisenhower, right, and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy pose in a handshake after the wife of President-elect Kennedy visited the White House, Dec. 9, 1960. Mrs. Kennedy made the visit soon after she was released from Georgetown University Hospital where her son was born.

Merrillville departments closed Monday in honor of Labor Day

MERRILLVILLE | All Merrillville departments except emergency services will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.

Valparaiso pet store closing after 43 years

Joe and Sharon Henley, owners of the Valparaiso Pet and Hobby Store, are in the process of closing their pet side of the business.

Valparaiso pet store closing after 43 years

Joe and Sharon Henley work Friday at their Valparaiso pet store, which is closing after 43 years.

Valparaiso pet store closing after 43 years

Joe Henley, owner of the Valparaiso Pet and Hobby Store, works Friday on the hobby side of the store, which will remain open after the pet shop closes.