64th Times/Pepsi Classic opens at Olympia Lanes

HAMMOND | It's not usual for a score from the opening squad of the opening day of a tournament to qualify for the semifinals a month later, but three bowlers have a shot.

Economy making North Coast building a tough sell

VALPARAISO | After hearing from its real estate broker for the former North Coast Distributing building, the city's Redevelopment Commission is expected to extend the broker's contract for another six months but might lower the building's asking price.

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Munster council OKs preliminary tax abatement for new solar panel plant

MUNSTER | An Evanston, Ill.-based company plans to build a solar panel manufacturing facility that will employ about 90 area residents within the next year, town officials said.

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Aramark taps Lowell grad as CEO

The board of directors for Aramark Corp. named Lowell native Eric Foss as its president and chief executive officer Tuesday.

Fiesta Folklorio 2012 set for March 10

PORTAGE | The Ballet Folklorico Tapatio of Northwest Indiana will present Fiesta Folklorico 2012 at 7 p.m. March 10 at Portage High School West.

Joan Crawford's Gold and Gem Pepsi-Cola Bottle Brooch

Featuring a real ruby "bottle cap" and encrusted with diamonds and emeralds, this 14k gold "Pepsi-Cola Bottle" brooch belonged to the late Joan Crawford and was sold at auction on Dec. 7 for $5,000.

Pepsi Beverages Company Investing in Local Youth

GARY | Michael Steffan and Robert Gritzman of Pepsi Beverages Company recently presented Gregory Reinholt, development manager of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, a $432 check.

Local dance troupe receives Pepsi grant

PORTAGE | A last-minute purchase of 75 bottles of Pepsi has earned a local cultural dance troupe a $10,000 Pepsi Refresh grant.

Calumet College connection shows Times Classic semifinals

HAMMOND | Fresh off a final four appearance at the Intercollegiate Singles National Championships, Alice Veenstra put up some high scores in the semifinal round of the Times Classic cosponsored by Pepsi Sunday at Olympia Lanes.

Joan Crawford and Pepsi Board of Directors

Actress Joan Crawford, widow of Alfred N. Steele, late chairman of the Pepsi Cola company, is shown attending her first meeting of the company's board of directors in New York in this May 7, 1959 photo. Crawford, a major stockholder, was named to the board following her husband's death.

Portage park officials decide to give Coke another try for soft drink sales

PORTAGE | The Portage Park Board approved a change in vendors for the sale of soft drinks and bottled water at city parks.

Public art can give a community identity

After more than a decade of promoting public art in Munster, it appears even the vandals respect the benefits it brings to the community.

Valpo parks seek beer license for Forest Park

VALPARAISO | With profits estimated to be from $25,000 to $35,000 a year, Valparaiso's Park Board voted Tuesday to proceed with the application for a license to sell beer at Forest Park Golf Course.