Four top Hoosier Republicans quitting party posts

INDIANAPOLIS | The chairman of the Indiana Republican Party and three top GOP leaders unexpectedly announced Wednesday they are each quitting their party jobs over the next few weeks.

Gayety's Chocolate and Ice Cream partnering with Designer Desserts

SCHERERVILLE | Peter Manous knew his business needed something extra to stand out among the other ice cream shops in the region.

Garden summer camp free to children

SCHERERVILLE | Youth 6 to 11 looking for something to do outdoors this summer are invited to a free Garden Summer Camp at Tri Town Safety Village, 1350 Eagle Ridge Drive.

RICH JAMES: If you can visit this, thank a Democrat

If you use the facilities at the new Schererville Community Center, you might want to thank a Democrat.

School Board honors L.C. student-athletes

ST. JOHN | Lake Central High School athletics took center stage at Monday’s School Board meeting.

Lake County Public Library presents Read-a-Thon awards

HOBART | The Lake County Public Library Foundation recognized first-place winners of the annual Read-a-Thon recently at Avalon Manor.

Briar Ridge run/walk benefits National MS Society

Two honored guests, Charlotte Mitchell, who lost her husband to multiple sclerosis, and Donna Halpern, who has MS, enjoy the shade Saturday run/walk to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Briar Ridge run/walk benefits National MS Society

Runners begin the four-mile run Saturday during the run/walk to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville. The post-race party was followed by a cookout.

Not all libraries have debt on their books

Northwest Indiana's public libraries have been anything but quiet in recent years.

World Blood Donor Day recognizes and encourages blood donations

MERRILLVILLE | Each June 14 countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the campaign which is sponsored by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and to thank voluntary unpaid donors for their lifesaving gift.

Schererville Glow Run/Walk Promotes Good Health June 14

SCHERERVILLE | The “Light up the Nite 5K Glow Run and 1 Mile Walk” will kick-off tonight at 9 p.m. at Rohrman Park.

Students accept the challenge to read 2013 pages

Last summer, close to 150 Lake Central elementary students from Bibich, Homan, and Watson schools completed a summer reading challenge issued by their school librarians to read 2,012 pages for 2012.

Helps to Creates Wellness in Local School Systems

SCHERERVILLE | Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness in joint collaboration with the Sage Fruit Company wanted to reach out to the local school systems in their communities. With the generous donation of 23 cases of apple which would equal approximately 2024 apples from Sage Fruit and the vis…

Nautical Fundraiser Great Success

SCHERERVILLE | Campagna Academy Board Member Sandi Snearly-Vosberg and husband Brad Vosberg sneak in one last dance as the afternoon winds down on the Odyssey yacht during the agency's 3rd annual Cruise for Charity that took place Saturday May 18 on Lake Michigan.

Coroner addresses AAUW on infant deaths

SCHERERVILLE | Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey was the guest speaker for the American Association of University Women’s Spring Luncheon last month.

S'ville Town Council to vote on sewage treatment deal

SCHERERVILLE | The Town Council will consider a proposed sewage treatment agreement with Petrogas during its Wednesday meeting.

Lake Central honors elementary, middle school students

ST. JOHN | Students from Lake Central schools recently received accolades for their academic prowess and their giving spirits.

Schererville opens new community center

Roadwork to jam traffic at busy S'ville intersection

SCHERERVILLE | Roadwork at U.S. 41 and Main Street will cause lane restrictions, but traffic flow should improve after construction is finished, officials said.