John Records Landecker book-signing

John Landecker had a book signing Sunday April 28th at Bartlett’s in Beverly Shores Indiana. John sold and signed copies of “Records Truly Is My Middle Name”, a book Roe Conn called “The best book about radio I’ve ever seen." Guests were able to get there book signed and were able to get ama…

Calumet College Trustees Scholarship Ball

The 48th annual Calumet College Trustees Scholarship Ball was held at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrilliville. Guests to this black tie event enjoyed violin music, along with many fine dinning options. Plus after dinner there was a brief program followed by dance music, where nobod…

American Heart Association's Heart of Gold Gala

The American Heart Association's Heart of Gold Gala was held at the Radisson Star Plaza on April 20, 2013 in Merrillville. Many came to gather and celebrate the association's work and mission, its donors and volunteers, and the lives saved and improved because of everyone’s effort. More than…

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Founders Day

The local Beta Sigma Phi's gathered at Scherwood Club in Schererville on Saturday for Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Founders Day. Guests got to enjoy a great meal and celebrate some of there founders.

Click:Spring Opening Reception at Box Factory for the Arts

The spring exhibition opening was held at the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph on April 19. Current exhibitions include art by Robert Gottlieb, Berrien Artist Guild members and the late Marilyn O'Bryant. Gottlieb's art, displayed in the Robert Williams Gallery, brings his unique style …

Click: American Heart Association's Heart of Gold Gala

The American Heart Association's Heart of Gold Gala was held at the Radisson Star Plaza on April 20, 2013 in Merrillville. Many came to gather and celebrate the association's work and mission, its donors and volunteers, and the lives saved and improved because of everyone’s effort. More than…

Click: LARC Tree of Life Dinner

The annual LARC Appreciation Dinner was held on Friday, April 12, 2013. The event featured a live and silent auction, including services and products from various businesses as well as donated hand crafted items. The event also features a raffle for a one week stay at a condo in Florida dona…

County recycling districts offer different service levels

With vastly differing budgets, the Lake County Solid Waste Management District and the Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District are worlds apart in what they can offer people who recycle.

Ponder before picking: Don't let that false morel be your last mouthful

For foodies and naturalists alike, foraging for wild mushrooms offers a flavorful foray into the wilderness. But there's danger as well.

A trip to Italy leads tourists to traipse for truffles

Truffles aren't grown. They are found. So when our hosts from the Italian Tourism Bureau promised us a truffle hunt, the entire group was excited about the adventure. We were only briefed that we'd need to wear the proper footwear—preferably boots we didn't mind getting muddy--and that we'd …