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The Robert Brown story

CALUMET TWP. | With tears in his eyes, Robert Brown talks about his younger brother. He is a senior at Calumet New Tech High School. He has lived through all kinds of adversity during his short life.

The Robert Brown story

CALUMET TWP. | Robert Brown is a senior at Calumet New Tech High School. He has lived through all kinds of adversity during his short life.

The Robert Brown story

CALUMET TWP. | Robert Brown is a senior at Calumet New Tech High School. He has lived through all kinds of adversity during his short life. Brown chats with one of his favorite teachers, Charlie Wierzbicki, who teaches English and sociology.

The Robert Brown story

CALUMET TWP. | Robert Brown is a senior at Calumet New Tech High School. He has lived through all kinds of adversity during his short life. He got the opportunity recently to meet Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabrielle Douglas at Indiana University Northwest in Gary.

The Robert Brown story

CALUMET TWP. | Robert Brown is a senior at Calumet New Tech High School. He has lived through all kinds of adversity during his short life.

The Robert Brown story

CALUMET TWP. | Robert Brown is a senior at Calumet New Tech High School. He has lived through all kinds of adversity during his short life. Brown chats with classmate Emily Humphrey before a program at the school.

Main Gary Public Library closes its doors

A sign Wednesday in the lobby of the main Gary Public Library lets patrons know that items no longer can be checked out. The building will stay open for returns until Monday. After that, it will be closed during a $2 million project to convert it to a museum and cultural center.

Main Gary Public Library closes its doors

The Rev. Kayette Brown, left, and Robert Buggs, both of Gary, are leading an effort to keep open the main Gary Public Library, which is scheduled to close Monday. The building, which will be converted to a community center and museum, stopped checking out materials Wednesday.

Ford Taurus

The Ford Taurus rolls on the line at the Chicago Assembly Plant last year. The Chicago-produced Ford Taurus was listed as the best performing vehicle for initial quality within the large car segment by J.D. Power and Associates. However, the company ranked below the industry average with 117…

Lowell smoking ban protest

Robert Hill owns the Rock N Roll Outpost in Lowell, and he's not happy about the town's smoking ban.

Lowell smoking ban protest

Robert Hill owns the Rock N Roll Outpost in Lowell, and he is not happy about the town's smoking ban.

Navy pilot mourned

With an honor guard from the Indiana Patriot Guard, the casket carrying Lt. Robert Huish is taken in to Our Lady of Consolation Church in Merrillville for funeral services.

Navy pilot mourned

Indiana Patriot Guard Assistant Senior Ride Captain Dale Ready gives commands as the body of Lt. Robert Huish is taken in to Our Lady of Consolation Church for funeral services.

Principal working to change Hammond High

Chelsey Allen, a new English teacher this year at Hammond High School, works with her class. The School City of Hammond has hired 75 new teachers and four new administrators. Of the new teachers, 21 of them have been placed at Hammond High School.