Majestic Star holds Mother's Day reception Wednesday

GARY | The executive directors of Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living and Sojourner Truth House will be honored at a  Mother's Day reception at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

BILL MASTERSON JR.: Time to name a few names

As you have probably seen in the paper the past few weeks, the Tolleston project (which is remodeling the old Tolleston building into a new Boys & Girls Club) is well underway and should be open for business in October.

Second suspect in Austgen death investigation possible

GRIFFITH | New details emerged Monday in the investigation into the homicide of 76-year-old Mary C. Austgen, including the possibility of a second suspect.

Police uncover new clues in Austgen slaying

GARY | Police have new clues in the investigation of the killing of Mary C. Austgen, 76, of St. John, who was found dead of a gunshot wound inside her vehicle parked in the Majestic Star Casino garage March 29.

Police release photos of casino homicide suspect, ask for public's help

GRIFFITH | Police released photos Wednesday of a man believed to be the suspect in the homicide of Mary C. Austgen.

Cops: Griffith business, owned by woman found dead at casino, a crime scene

GARY | Police early Friday afternoon said they are treating the Griffith company owned by a St. John woman found shot to death in a Majestic Star Casino garage as a crime scene.

Union seeks halt to casino job cuts

INDIANAPOLIS | A union representing some of the 80 workers laid off last month by Gary's Majestic Star casinos wants the Indiana Gaming Commission to stop casino companies from cutting jobs.

Union seeks halt to casino job cuts

Owners of Gary's Majestic Star Casinos recently laid off 80 people, and some union members will be in Indianapolis today to ask the Indiana Gaming Commission to stop job cuts.

OFFBEAT: Todd Bridges of 'Diff'rent Strokes' joins Dustin Diamond in Gary Saturday

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OFFBEAT: Jimmie 'JJ' Walker helping open Majestic Star's new comedy space Saturday

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Teams set to play in inaugural Majestic Star Casino Series NSA championship

MERRILLVILLE | The Northern Indiana National Softball Association Adult Softball league will be holding their “D” and “E” Majestic Star Casino Series championship games at Hidden Lake Park on Sept. 22 and 23.

Blues Festival begins tonight at Majestic Star Casino center

GARY | The city of Gary's first Blues Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. today in the pavilion area of the Majestic Star Casino's Southshore Events Center.

Blues Festival Tribute features four performers Friday in Gary

GARY | The city will host a Blues Festival Tribute from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Majestic Star Casino Festival Park.

Mayor: Gary's harbor plan should focus on industries, not parks

Buffington Harbor should be used by industries, not as a recreational area, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson told a regional planning commission on Thursday.

Chicago woman, 27, accused of leaving kids in car at casino

CROWN POINT | A Chicago woman is charged with four felony counts of child neglect for allegedly leaving her children in her car overnight while she frequented a Gary casino.

The Week Ahead

MONDAY

Women executives honored by casino for Mother's Day

GARY | Majestic Star Casino hosted its annual Pre-Mothers Day Reception on May 11, honoring the executive directors of three organizations making a difference for women and children, in recognition of Mother's Day.

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OFFBEAT: Reader doesn't believe Kermit the Frog lived on 'Sesame Street'

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Goodwill at center stage of Gary's Good Deeds Campaign

HOBART | The winners in Gary's Good Deeds Campaign provided food and clothing to the needy, cleaned up trash-filled vacant lots, restored parks and taught kids how to play basketball.