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.

Beast Boot Camp 5K helps local veterans

CROWN POINT | Hometown Happenings will be hosting the Beast Boot Camp 5K Race on Saturday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

EDITORIAL: Coats' vote was for less safety

Shame on U.S. Sen. Dan Coats for voting against the improved public safety that expanding background checks prior to gun sales would bring.

Columnist Philip Potempa 2012 Spring From the Farm Cooking Show at Lake County Fairgrounds

Times Columnist Philip Potempa displays his finished recipe for "Elephant Ear Cheesecake" during his "Spring From the Farm Cooking Show" in 2012 at the Lake County Fairgrounds. This year's free show is April 26 in Crete, Ill.

Students get close-up look at farm animals during 4-H event

Third-graders from Homan Elementary School in Schererville, Jinae Garcia, center foreground, Jasmine James, center background, and Peyton Staley look at chickens Tuesday at the Agriculture Awareness Days at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point.

Students get close-up look at farm animals during 4-H event

Fourth-graders from Oak Hill Elementary School in Lowell, from left, Brenna Bailey, Teagan Jinks and Ali Gruessing pet pigs Tuesday at the Agriculture Awareness Days at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Students get close-up look at farm animals during 4-H event

Chicks are displayed Tuesday during Agriculture Awareness Days at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Students get close-up look at farm animals during 4-H event

Lake County 4-H member Allison Bewick holds a bantam chicken Tuesday during Agriculture Awareness Days at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Students get close-up look at farm animals during 4-H event

Lake County 4-H member Katie Neal, of Crown Point, shows her lamb to local students Tuesday during Agriculture Awareness Days at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Start Spring with home & garden ideas at the Springtime Home & Garden Show

CROWN POINT | The Springtime Home & Garden show is at the Lake County Fairground in Crown Point, this weekend March 16 & 17. Displays of Home Builders, Kitchens & Baths, Home Remodelers, Bathtub Liners, Granite Counter Tops, Home Painters, Water Treatment, Sunrooms, Solar Skyligh…

EDITORIAL: Stop gun shows at Lake County fairgrounds

Last week's law enforcement summit in Gary should serve as notice that Indiana, particularly Lake County, is contributing to Chicago's crime problem.

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce seeks vendors for upcoming show

CROWN POINT | The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for its upcoming spring antique and collectibles show Feb. 23 and 24 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point.

RICH JAMES: Commissioners, not NRA, run Lake County

Starting today, Times readers will see a new columnist, Rich James, on A3 on Sundays and Wednesdays, in the spot formerly occupied by the late Mark Kiesling's columns.

The Week Ahead - Lake County

MONDAY

Landscaping Event to Benefit Toys for Tots

SCHERERVILLE | The North West Indiana Landscape Association Holiday Gala Saturday at Chetnik Hall will raise funds for Toys for Tots. Kevin Van Sessen, who heads the not for profit networking and philanthropic group, said the event was open to all Northwest Indiana residents working in the g…

Bargain hunters go back in time

Quilters Kim Lusin, of Schererville, left, and Jennifer Kralik, of Crown Point, sort through antique buttons Saturday during the Antiques and Collectibles Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point.

Bargain hunters go back in time

Antiquarians and collectors alike showed up Saturday for the fall Antiques and Collectibles Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point. The show continues today.

Stepping up for Habitat

Runners pursue the leaders Saturday in the Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana 5K Walk/Run, Building Hope, One Step at a Time, at the Lake County Fairgrounds.