October photo contest entries on display at Thomas Library

CHESTERTON | Twenty-four photo entries were received during the October photo contest at Westchester Public Library. The submitted photos are on display through the end of the year in the Bertha Wood meeting room on the second floor of Thomas Library, 200 W. Indiana Avenue, Chesterton. Patro…

Century 21 Alliance Group awards top agents for October

VALPARAISO | CENTURY 21 Alliance Group recently recognized the top listing agents for October and the agents with the most closings this year to date.

Winfield Elementary School recognizes students for self-control

CROWN POINT | Winfield Elementary recently recognized their October Students of the Month Recognized for Self-control.

The Times hosted the October Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon.

Times Publisher Bill Masterson Jr. addresses the October Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by The Times Media Co. in Munster.

The Times hosted the October Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon.

Times Publisher Bill Masterson, Jr. addresses the October Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by The Times in Munster. The publisher explained the three goals of the "Buy Local" program.

The Times hosted the October Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon.

Darian D. Collins from Western Governors University, left, chats with William Hasse III of Hasse Construction and John Mathiesen of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP at the October Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by The Times in Munster.

The Times hosted the October Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon.

Purdue University Calumet Athletic Director Rick Costello, left, and Purdue University Calumet Interim Vice Chancellor Regina Biddings Muro chat with Lakeshore Chamber Executive Director Dave Ryan chat at the October Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by The Times in Munster

The Times hosted the October Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon.

Times Publisher Bill Masterson, Jr. addresses the October Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon hosted by The Times in Munster.

The Science of Spooky: Museum of Science and Industry offering scary fun in October

Having the Halloween spirit equals a chance to educate and entertain all ages according to the staff at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.

Crete Park District announces October programs

CRETE | The following programs, unless otherwise indicated, are held at the Crete Park District’s Willard Wood Center, 515 First St. Registration is required for all programs at the Willard Wood Center or online unless otherwise indicated. Register at least one week in advance to guarantee t…

My favorite month includes pumpkins and (other people's) chili

I've always found September kind of a nebulous month and I can't believe it's almost over already. September seems to have been stuck in the calendar just as a place holder.

OFFBEAT: Sullivan's Steakhouse celebrating locations and donations for breast cancer research

Sullivan's Steakhouse has earned nearly $400,000 in total donations for the National Breast Cancer Foundation during special "pink menu" promotions in October for the past three years.

OFFBEAT: Sullivan's Steakhouse celebrating locations and donations for breast cancer research

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Silver Dollar City Billboard with "The Beverly Hillbillies"

A Missouri highway billboard in 1969 alerts travelers to tune in to CBS and "The Beverly Hillbillies" for a series of episodes airing in October filmed at Silver Dollar City.