Oak Hill Cemetery ceremony focuses on region Civil War veterans

HAMMOND | About 100 region residents gathered Sunday at the tomb of a Hammond veteran who served his country more than a century ago, commemorating the sacrifices of America's bloodiest war.

National WW2 Museum exhibit: POWs held by Nazis

A violin made from bed slats, a bomber jacket, and journals filled with humor, nostalgia, sorrow and boredom help to tell the stories of the 92,820 Allied soldiers held in nearly 100 Nazi prisoner of war camps.

McCormick & Schmick's has free entrees for veterans on Sunday

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants announced this week that veterans will be treated to a complimentary lunch or dinner entree on November 11th.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor.

Lake Station City Hall to be closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day

LAKE STATION | Lake Station City Hall, 1969 Central Ave., will be closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day.

Portage Council approves 2012 budget

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council made quick work of its meeting Tuesday night, approving the budget for 2012, an ordinance amendment and some transfers.

D.215 approves new school calendar

CALUMET CITY | School board officials for the Thornton Fractional high schools have approved a calendar for the upcoming school year that calls for classes to begin on Aug. 17, to end on June 4, 2012, and to have the second full week of April off as spring break.

Events and social groups for senior citizens

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Veterans feted by Crown Point funeral home

CROWN POINT | Local veterans gathered last week for a complimentary roast beef dinner hosted by Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in honor of Veterans Day. "We had an overwhelming response, 70 veterans attended," said Jean Lahm, event coordinator for Geisen.