EDITORIAL: Pay it forward by volunteering to help keep Gary clean

One of the biggest problems plaguing Gary over the years has been that of physical appearance. A backlog of garbage and other debris in front of abandoned houses, alleys and in illegal dump sites exacerbates the matter in this cash-strapped city coping with the long-term impact of population…

Overflowing with good food, good hearts

It’s always uplifting to learn that one of your favorite businesses also invests its energy into its community.

Lansing woman honored for service to community

The Lansing Business Women's Association honored Lansing resident Marilyn Kooy with their ATHENA Award for her service to the community. Pictured are Marilyn and Butch Kooy, bottom center, with grandchildren Emma Phillips, Brady Shone and Holden Shone and daughters, top row from left, Kris W…

YOUNG VOICES: Volunteering pays off in satisfaction, experience

Volunteering is one of the best things people can do for their community.

PUC class begins volunteer efforts at animal shelter

GARY | Students in the Problems in Public Relations, an experiential learning class at Purdue University Calumet, are making community service a part of their class identity.

De La Salle students volunteer at Nazareth Farm

Students and faculty of De La Salle Institute volunteered this summer at a Catholic community in West Virginia repairing homes in the area. Pictured from left are Katie O’Leary, Emily Vogel, David Garza, Anthony Pierce, Andres Tapia and James Ariel. On the far right are Marcus Carter and Dan…

De La Salle students volunteer at Nazareth Farm

CHICAGO | De La Salle Institute students and faculty participated in a weeklong service opportunity this summer at Nazareth Farm in Salem, W.Va.

Crete ESDA named Volunteer of the Year

Crete Park District awarded the Crete Emergency Services and Disaster Agency the Volunteer of the Year award at its board meeting Wednesday.

Crete ESDA named Volunteer of the Year

Crete Emergency Services and Disaster Agency coordinator Marty Barccio receives a plaque of appreciation from Crete Park District Director Patricia Polzin at the Wednesday Park District board meeting.

Teens volunteers sought for the library this fall

CROWN POINT | Teens interested in volunteering at the Crown Point Community Library for the 2012-13 school year can pick up an application at the Crown Point library or Winfield branch.

Organized Chaos: Creating a County Fair

Joan Grott doesn’t think that she could put a number on the amount of time it takes to set up the 4-H projects and events for the Porter County Fair.

Q&A with Joan Grott

Q: Why did you choose to be the extension educator of Porter County 4-H?

Thornton Township students win national service award in Washington, D.C.

SOUTH HOLLAND | A group of students from Thornton Township School District 205 visited the nation's capital this week to be recognized for a year of volunteer work and fundraising.

United Way salutes its Volunteer of the Year

"Shocked, surprised, pleased and moved." Those were the emotions expressed by Antoinette Mercier upon learning that she had been named Lake Area United Way's 2011 Volunteer of the Year.

Retiree keeps busy with Izaak Walton League duties

Bobby Wright, 77, has devoted the past 24 years to volunteering with the Izaak Walton League of America, 1532 E Main St., Griffith.

Portage mayor looking to start volunteer corps in city

PORTAGE | Mayor James Snyder believes "Portage is gushing with people wanting to help."

Volunteers needed Saturday to work on prairie restoration

HOBART | The Shirley Heinze Land Trust has scheduled its first volunteer work day of the year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Gordon and Faith Greiner Nature Preserve.

Grant helps volunteers take First Step

CROWN POINT | Twenty-two volunteers from Trinity Lutheran Church and School, and five nonmember volunteers, came together on a recent sunny Saturday for an important cause.

Habitat volunteers to mark King Day with service

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with a day of service by giving back to the community.