Whiting works on lakefront project, attracting development

The new Oil City Stadium in Whiting is the centerpiece of the big Lakefront Park redevelopment project.

BP fuels resurgence in Whiting

The new Oil City Stadium in Whiting is among a number of new lakeshore improvements in the city.

Inaugural beer fest Saturday at Whiting's Oil City Stadium

WHITING | The Northwest Indiana Sports and Entertainment Inc. holds its inaugural beer fest from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday inside Oil City Stadium.

Oilmen clinch championship berth

LISLE | All season long, the Northwest Indiana Oilmen have found a way to capitalize on opponents mistakes, and more often than not, recover from their own miscues.

Big first inning enough for NWI Oilmen vs. DuPage

WHITING | It took just one inning, but the Northwest Indiana Oilmen put up all the runs they needed to back an extremely solid start from starting pitcher Josh Negele.

Oilmen cruise past Southland

WHITING | The Northwest Indiana Oilmen maintained a one-game hold on first place after running over the Southland Vikings 16-4 on Thursday in the last regular-season home game at Oil City Stadium.

Oilmen move into first win win over Zephyrs

WHITING | With only four games remaining before the playoffs, the Northwest Indiana Oilmen have taken control of first place in the Midwest Collegiate league.

Former pro player expand fall baseball program

ST. JOHN | It was during a long steamy bus ride stretching from the heat of the night into the heat of the early morning that Eric Blakeley discovered how tough his love was for baseball.

Late game magic runs out for Oilmen

WHITING | After gunning for their fourth comeback win this season, the magic finally ran out on the Northwest Indiana Oilmen Friday night.

Oilmen rally for ninth-inning win

WHITING | The Oilmen were cruising for eight innings Friday night, but in the game of baseball a bad inning can always come out of nowhere and snowball.

Oilmen rally to beat Southland

WHITING | All game long Tuesday night, the Oilmen had problems getting clutch hits with runners on base.

Oilmen opener provides fun for fans

WHITING | Two of the most familiar faces in Northwest Indiana walked out to the field at Oil City Stadium to throw the ceremonial first pitch that marked a beginning of a new baseball era in Whiting on Sunday.

Oilmen rout Southland Vikings in home opener

WHITING | Ryan Wilkinson is simply picking up where he left off in his sophomore season at the University of Toledo.

Midwest Baseball League says 'Batter Up! to Whiting

WHITING | Mayor Joe Stahura's city by the lake is much more than pierogis and BP Amoco.

Whiting stadium home to new baseball team

WHITING | College baseball players this summer can get some experience with the wood bat — and maybe catch a scout's eye — on a new team that calls downtown Oil City Stadium home.

Whiting works to improve lakefront living

WHITING | Years of preparation to establish Whiting as Lake County's premier lakefront destination community are paying off as many long-range plans are coming to fruition this year.

Industrial improvements point to brighter future

Whiting Parks and Recreation employees Matt Aponte, left, and Matthew Augustyn rake water off home plate at the Oil City Stadium at Standard Diamonds Park in Whiting on Sept. 29.

After 38 years, Pablo Unate retires from Whiting Little League

WHITING | While looking over the plaques, trophies and team photos that color the walls and shelves of his office within the Whiting Police Department, Pablo Unate points out a particular team and a particular coach.

BP Sponsors Oil City Stadium Honor Roll Wall

WHITING | The BP Whiting Business Unit contributed a check for $50,000 to the City of Whiting for sponsorship of the Oil City Stadium Honor Roll Wall.