Supporters pledge money, love as they step off for 13th annual Walk to End Lupus Now

CROWN POINT | Team Allie members wore bright yellow T-shirts and smiles to match as they waited the start of the 13th annual Walk to End Lupus Now.

Walk to End Lupus Now helps families pay bills

Walk to End Lupus Now walkers make their way Saturday through the Lake County Fairgrounds as part of the fundraising event. Participants were treated to entertainment and activities and were given a choice between a one- or three-mile walk.

Walk to End Lupus Now helps families pay bills

Walk to End Lupus Now walkers make their way across the covered bridge Saturday at Crown Point's Lake County Fairgrounds as they participate in the fundraising event.

C.P. business owner, Penn. gun dealer named in separate indictments

HAMMOND | Federal authorities in Hammond announced the indictment Friday of a Pennsylvania gun dealer on nine counts alleging he conspired with two former Lake County police officers in a public corruption case involving firearms sales.

Reception will introduce unique service for grieving families

CROWN POINT | Face to Face Fine Art Commemorative Expressions will host an introductory Wine and Cheese Celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Crown Point Arts Center, 123 N. Main St.

Scheub parts company with Democratic Party boss

CROWN POINT | Lake County Commissioner Gerry Scheub, D-Crown Point, and Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., the Democratic county chairman, have become estranged over the county income tax.

Purdue Calumet student, Crown Point resident is animated about his future

HAMMOND | Igor Manevski is intrigued by animation.

New principal at Eisenhower Elementary

CROWN POINT | Dr. Teresa A. Eineman, Superintendent of Schools, and Mrs. Mary Ann Chapko, Eisenhower principal, welcomed a new principal to Eisenhower Elementary School. Principal Colin, a fourth grade student, took over the helm at Eisenhower on May 14 as Principal for the Day.

A story comes alive

CROWN POINT | Storyteller-author Michael Sterns visited Timothy Ball Elementary School on Tuesday morning.

E-911 becoming Lake County's squawk box

ST. JOHN | Efforts to open a clear line of communication among Lake County's police and firefighters were troubled by static over government policy Wednesday.

Head of the class on path to graduation

CROWN POINT | Crown Point High School hosted the 56th annual Kiwanis Scholars Banquet on May 8. Students from Crown Point High School, Robert A. Taft and Colonel John Wheeler middle schools, St. Mary Catholic Community School, and Trinity Lutheran were recognized.

Crown Point High School senior wins National Merit scholarship

CROWN POINT | Crown Point High School senior Kelsey Hopkins is among the 2,500 high school students across the country to win a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship and plans to major in chemical engineering.

Crown Point High School named 'America's Best'

CROWN POINT | Crown Point High School yet again has been named among "America's Best" by Newsweek and is only one of two high schools in the region to receive this prestigious distinction. Munster High School also received this distinction.

The Chef's Academy announces 2013 top teen talent scholarship finalists

INDIANAPOLIS | After weeks of public voting for the Top Teen Talent Scholarship, finalists have been chosen to pack up their knives and travel to North Carolina to compete for a full-tuition scholarship to The Chef’s Academy, the culinary division of Harrison College.

May is 'Get Caught Reading' month

CROWN POINT | Kids watch, listen and learn. Be an example for them and get caught reading! The Get Caught Reading program is a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read.

Lake County Extension Homemakers accepts $500 donation

CROWN POINT | Linda Cook, president of the Lake County Extension Homemakers, recently accepted a $500 donation check on behalf of the Lake County Extension Homemakers from Lee Lindsey, Hearing Aid Dealer of Highland.

CPHS honors top academic achievers, their most influential teachers

CROWN POINT | “Good parents give their children roots and wings. Roots to know where home is, wings to fly away and exercise what’s been taught them,” Jonas Salk said.

St. Mary students visit WGN

CROWN POINT | On May 8, students from St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point traveled to Chicago to visit the WGN Television Studio. Students were given a personal tour by news anchor Lourdes Duarte.

Youth club sells hot dogs and offers summer camp

Show your support for the Merrillville Boys and Girls Club on Saturday as members of the club will be selling hot dogs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.at Strack & Van Til store, 7201 Taft, Merrillville. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Merrillville club.