T.O. is the show at McLegends XI

HARVEY | Former NFL star wide receiver Terrell Owens captured the hearts of the fans Saturday from the minute he entered the court at Thornton High School to the chants of "T.O., T.O.,"

All is groovy for Marvie

Crete-Monee senior Marvie Keith knows this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

'Buy Local Deals" debut in Times

The Times Media Co. is expanding its recently launched "Buy Local" campaign to include discounts of 50 percent or more at local merchants.

Helping Children Succeed Through Challenge

VALPARAISO | Providing for three children can be challenging for any parent, but for Laurie Bruck, the challenge is extraordinary. Not only is Bruck a single mother, but she’s also unable to walk, making it difficult to earn enough money to support herself and her three children. Fortunately…

Local man reaches his potential with the help of OE’s Supported Living Program

VALPARAISO | At the age of 50, Bob Cloyd was unable to speak, dress himself, or take care of his own needs. For his entire life, Cloyd’s mother had been there, helping him with each daily task. And then in 2011 she died, leaving a huge hole in Cloyd’s life.

Workshop will outline how to deal with media

HAMMOND | The Hammond INnovation Center and the Northwest Indiana SBDC presents its next Smart Start workshop, "Navigating the News: Getting Press for Your Business" from 7:30 to 9 a.m. April 19 at 5209 Hohman Ave.

Volunteers begin transforming Tolleston

Hundreds gathered Saturday morning to clean the former school building at Nineteenth Avenue and Marshall Street. The second day of cleanup marked the first phase in creating the new John Will Anderson Boys & Girls Club.

Volunteers begin transforming 'diamond in the rough'

GARY | Generations of young lives were shaped by lessons learned in the classrooms of Tolleston school, and volunteers are hopeful many more soon will share those experiences.

After falling, Lee looks to regain independence

CHESTERTON | One morning, two years ago, Lee's day quickly turned into a nightmare when her hip popped out and she fell on the floor of her Chesterton home.

Attorney general, local officials to discuss open records

MERRILLVILLE | Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller will discuss the state's open meetings and open records laws Wednesday at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, at Interstate 65 and U.S. 30.

A Times Reader Profile: Jeff Qualizza

THE BLIZZARD | This story starts with a blizzard. It is the blizzard of 2011, the blizzard of more than one heroic Times carrier. But one particular heroic Times carrier named Elvia Nelson had an even more daunting challenge that day. One of her areas for delivery is Ogden Dunes-dunes, plura…

Bargain hunters find 'treasures' at Times Garage Sale

VALPARAISO | Bargain hunters set their sights on the Porter County Fairgrounds as droves of people poured through the aisles Saturday at The Times Ultimate Indoor Garage Sale.

200-plus vendors lined up for Saturday's Times Garage Sale

Kelly Schoenfelt, of Chicago, looks at an antique camera offered by vendor Monte Montague, of Valparaiso, April 17 at the Times Ultimate Indoor Garage Sale. The Times sponsored annual event returns Saturday morning to the Porter County Expo Center.