GUEST COMMENTARY: Volunteers pitch in to help Grand Old Lady

If you have never volunteered to work on a project, I would encourage you to read on!

WILLIAM NANGLE: Leaders continue to emerge in Northwest Indiana

It’s people who make Northwest Indiana special.

The Week Ahead Lake County

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Thr return of 'Frozen Stiff'

CROWN POINT | "Frozen Stiff," the Dinner Theatre Murder Mystery, which had all performances sold out in November, is coming back to the elegant Maki Ballroom in the Court House on the Square in Crown Point. Those attending raved about the combination of a dinner mingled with riotous fun happ…

GUEST COMMENTARY: Consider year-end gift to 'Grand Old Lady'

In order for Crown Point to grow and prosper, the Old Lake County Courthouse on the square must grow and prosper. July 1, 2013, will see the end of the matching grant given to the Court House Foundation by the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation.

OFFBEAT: Crown Point Tri Kappa 2012 Kitchen Tour includes Julia Child Portrait

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Court House requires extra care to keep it in shape

In response to a recent letter to the editor, I am eager to set the record straight. I respect her opinion and her right to express it. However, I would like to refer to her criticisms to aid her and the public to understand the position of the beautiful, historic Court House on the square.

Martha Wheeler

Court Hourse Foundation canvasses for donations at corn fest

CROWN POINT | Marty Wheeler hopes the generosity of the crowds at this weekend’s corn roast will help save the historic Lake County Courthouse.

EDITORIAL: Save landmarks before they're history

Even as new life is being breathed into the former Lake County Nurses' Home, the House of Tomorrow has been placed on the preservation group Indiana Landmarks' list of 10 most endangered places in Indiana. Gary's Union Station and other historical buildings similarly are threatened.

Lake Court House Foundation receives grant

EDITORIAL: Marriage mill needs bigger dowry

The old Lake County Courthouse, like any other historical building, needs periodic repairs to stay in shape. It's time to show that support.

Court House foundation launches Get Hitched campaign

CROWN POINT | The government offices are long gone, but benefactors are looking to the Old Lake County Courthouse's roots to raise money to preserve the downtown landmark.