Hobart chamber's golf outing planned June 14 in Merrillville

HOBART | The Hobart Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf classic starting at 8 a.m. June 14 at the Innsbrook County Club in Merrillville.

Start summer off by donating blood

MERRILLVILLE | With summer around the corner, and the end of the school year in sight, new and eligible blood donors are urged to help strengthen the blood supply by volunteering to give in the next few weeks.

TradeWinds gala nets $54,000 for agency services

MERRILLVILLE | TradeWinds Services recently hosted its 20th annual fundraising gala in the Celebrity Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.

PUC success story encourages grads to impress early in workplace

Jeff Gardner, president and CEO of Windstream Corp., who graduated from Purdue University in 1983, speaks Sunday afternoon at the Purdue University Calumet commencement ceremony at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville.

Purdue Alumni Club hosts Coaches Caravan

MERRILLVILLE | The Purdue Alumni Club of Northwest Indiana is bringing the Boilermaker Coaches Caravan back to the area, with a stop at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave.

Construction still affecting M'ville businesses

Access has been limited to many businesses along U.S. 30 in Merrillville due to work being done on the frontage roads. Some drivers even ignore the warning signs posted along the roads.

Construction still affecting M'ville businesses

Some drivers even ignore warning signs posted along U.S. 30 frontage roads to enter businesses despite construction obstacles.

Construction still affecting M'ville businesses

Access has been limited to many businesses along U.S. 30 in Merrillville due to work being done on the frontage roads.

Construction project still affecting Merrillville businesses

MERRILLVILLE | A common question heard at Fast Eddie's Merrillville salon is "when's it going to be done?"

Slain teen honored at M'ville Go Green event

C.P.'s Mossbarger has her eyes set on NPC Junior Championship

MERRILLVILLE | For most people, getting to the gym to workout regularly can be rather cumbersome. But for Universal Fitness Owner Alex Mossbarger, it's her way of life.

Methodists Hospitals partners with community organizations for spring community health fair

MERRILLVILLE | Methodist Hospitals will host their Annual Spring Community Health Fair this year at the Gary Southshore Railcats Stadium.

Craft show set for Saturday afternoon at M'ville Town Hall

MERRILLVILLE | The town will host a craft show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.

Dyer couple overcomes adversity to graduate together from PUC

HAMMOND | Few students excuse themselves from the first day of class, but Purdue University Calumet’s Raymond Lukas had a good reason for leaving his Spanish 101 instructor, Barbara Shinovich, a phone message two days before the 2011 fall semester began.

Faith and music shared with community by Gleaner award winner

Peggy Hendricks, of Lowell, was recently presented with the Senior Community Award by the Hawthorne Arbor of Gleaners in Lowell.

Students plant gardens to supply food for cafeteria meals, help teach healthier lifestyles

Second-grade students Elise Hibbard, left, and Lily Segura plant banana pepper plants while Nikky Witkowski, coordinator of Purdue University Agriculture Extension Program, talks to students about plant roots Thursday at Highland's Johnston Elementary School. The students planted a garden an…

Students plant gardens to supply food for cafeteria meals, help teach healthier lifestyles

A new “back to the land” movement is starting to sprout in region elementary schools.

Students plant gardens to supply food for cafeteria meals, help teach healthier lifestyles

Students from Highland's Johnston Elementary School get their hands in the dirt Thursday as they help plant a garden.

Students plant gardens to supply food for cafeteria meals, help teach healthier lifestyles

Master gardener Joe Janostak, of Highland, helps Johnston Elementary second-grade students Michael Pottorf and Aidan Boyle, right, plant lettuce Thursday at the Highland school.