PHIL WIELAND: Don't change team name, just show some respect

As his name implies, Kenny Lone Eagle is a Native American. You know, the people we used to call Indians and whose butts John Wayne kicked in all those movies.

E.C. clinic to focus on care for uninsured, underinsured

EAST CHICAGO | A health clinic that will provide care to uninsured and underinsured people is scheduled to open June 1 at 100 W. Chicago Ave.

HEALTH BRIEFS: Program to offer mammograms

MICHIGAN CITY | A MAMMOthon program, consisting of digital mammogram screenings, free chair massages and giveaways, will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Franciscan St. Margaret Health hospital in Dyer, 24 Joliet St. (U.S. 30).

WorkOne Access Point opens at Starke County Library

KNOX | WorkOne announced its Access Point at the Schricker Main Library, 152 W. Culver Road, will be available during normal library hours beginning April 15.

HEALTH BRIEFS: Health fair will start Saturday at River Oaks in Calumet City

CALUMET CITY | Free teeth cleanings, discounted immunizations and more will be offered Saturday and Sunday when River Oaks Center hosts a health fair in conjunction with Chiro One Wellness.

Hanover, Renssselar advance to 3A girls sectional championship

CEDAR LAKE | Hanover Central wasn’t about to let the opportunity slip away Friday night in the first semifinal game against Knox.

HEALTH BRIEFS: Cancer research foundation seeks photo entries

MUNSTER | The Community Cancer Research Foundation is seeking entries in the Hope Soars photo contest.

HEALTH BRIEFS: Groups partner to tackle drug abuse

KNOX | Indiana University Health Starke Hospital, along with several area partners, are sponsoring a community program to end drug abuse in Starke County.

Hanover Central's Kristen Roper

Hanover Central's Kristen Roper drives for a layup during Friday's championship game of the Hanover Central Basketball Tournament.

Hanover Central's Frankie Turturillo

Hanover Central's Frankie Turturillo is guarded by Knox's Sarah Coad during Friday's championship game of the Hanover Central Basketball Tournament.

Hanover Central's Frankie Turturillo

Knox's Torie Elliott tries to avoid fouling Hanover Central's Frankie Turturillo during Friday's championship game of the Hanover Central Basketball Tournament.

Hanover Central's Tiphani Ward

Hanover Central's Tiphani Ward is closely guarded by Knox's Miranda Shepherd during Friday's championship game of the Hanover Central Basketball Tournament.

Knox meets Griffith in the Hanover Central Basketball Tournament

Knox's Miranda Shepherd defends against Griffith's Emma Blackard Thursday.

Knox meets Griffith in the Hanover Central Basketball Tournament

Griffith's Taylor Austin and Knox's Kaitlin Zachary battle for a rebound Thursday at the Hanover Central Tournament.

Knox meets Griffith in the Hanover Central Basketball Tournament

Knox's Miranda Shepherd tries to stop Griffith's Sammi Adams in Thursday's Hanover Central Tourney.

Knox meets Griffith in the Hanover Central Basketball Tournament

Guarded by Knox's Kaitlin Zachary, Griffith's Sammi Adams tries for a shot at Thursday's Hanover Central Tourney.

Emma Blackard, Griffith

Griffith's Emma Blackard, right, is listed at 5-foot-6, but has been called on to guard some of the top post players in the area this season.

HEALTH BRIEFS: RSVP for smoking cessation class

MUNSTER | Franciscan Medical Specialists will offer a free smoking cessation session from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at Medical Specialists Administration Building, 757 45th St.

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Symposium focuses on women's cancer

MUNSTER | Therapies used in the treatment of women’s cancers are the focus of a free, annual fall symposium offered to the public from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road.