Memorial Jr. High students honored for artwork, community service

LANSING | The Lansing Elementary District 158 School Board recognized Memorial Junior High School at its May meeting for the school's artistic achievements and contributions to the community.

Norm Abbott honored for service to community

Kevin Steiner, left, president and CEO of West Bend Mutual Insurance Co., presents the Distinguished Agent of the Year Award to Norm Abbott of Walter W. Schultz Agency in Lansing.

Norm Abbott honored for service to community

WEST BEND, Wis. | Norm Abbott, of Walter W. Schultz Agency Inc. in Lansing, was recently honored by West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. as the recipient of the W.E. “Mike” Koehler Distinguished Agent of the Year Award, according to a news release from the company. The award recognizes his profess…

Youths help others in need with sewing project

WINFIELD | Members of the Lone Rangers 4-H Club recently worked together to sew mittens and scarves for local children in need.

Pence seeks nominations for volunteerism awards

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence is seeking nominations for his Governor's Service Awards recognizing outstanding volunteerism in Indiana.

Four-H club shops wisely to provide Coats for Kids

Several dozen needy youngsters will be wrapped in warmth is winter thanks to Lake County's Equestrian Express 4-H Club, which collected more than 50 coats  to contribute to the Coats for Kids (and Families) agency based out of the Merrillville/Hobart area.

College offers communications major a chance to serve community

When Purdue University Calumet student Michael Swibes first heard about the Operation Christmas Child program, he decided immediately to get involved.

Teens make strides for cancer

Bloom Trail students clean up stretch of U.S. 30

SAUK VILLAGE | Motorists driving along U.S. 30 in Sauk Village may have noticed signs indicating that portion of the road, also known as Lincoln Highway, had been "adopted" by Bloom Trail students.

BNI soph gives back during summer service trip

Bishop Noll Institute sophomore Lauren Richey turned her summer vacation into an adventure this year.

Scouts donate food and stock the shelves

MUNSTER | Local Cub Scouts made good on their promise to help others when they recently brought nearly 50 bags of nonperishable groceries to the Manna Cabana Food Pantry operated by Community Services in the Jewish Federation Community Building, 585 Progress Ave.

Hartsfield Village residents donate handmade blankets

MUNSTER | More than a dozen pairs of hands came together at Hartsfield Village recently to create 30 soft, handmade fleece blankets for the Franciscan St. Margaret Health St. Monica Home in Dyer, Franciscan St. Clare Prenatal Assistance Program in Crown Point and the Nazareth Home of East Ch…

Students assist with Adopt a Block

Students at the Porter County Career and Technical Center helped launch Valparaiso's Adopt a Block program.

20 UNDER 40: The Times names new group of business leaders

The Times Media Co. is honoring 20 people who have absorbed lessons in business and are willing to be leaders in the region.

Walkers Dream Big

Scholarship winner stays active on college campus

Gerald Childs Jr. is one of 35 national recipients of the Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship, awarded by honor society Alpha Lambda Delta at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer.

Dream Big Walk is Sunday

CROWN POINT | Dawn Brancheau Foundation is hosting its second annual Dream Big Walk on Sunday at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 899 S. Court St. The event is a two-mile family walk in a lakeside park setting. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash.

When it comes to community service, nobody beats Platis brothers

What with the national conventions of both political parties running end to end, there has been an unusual number of news articles on what various politicos have contributed to their communities.

Seventh-grader partners with Home Depot to beautify Homewood school grounds

HOMEWOOD | Passers-by may have noticed the north side of St. Joseph School, 17949 Dixie Highway, is looking a lot more vibrant.

Seventh-grader partners with Home Depot to beautify Homewood school grounds

St. Joseph School seventh-grader Jasmine Jackson plants flowers with Principal Tom Kozak at the school last month as part of a community service project for Jackson's Girl Scout troop.