Preschool teacher ends 24-year career with reception

MUNSTER | Pam Domasica has been teaching preschoolers for 24 years and will complete her career at Westminster Preschool with a reception in her honor from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday. Former students, their parents and friends are invited to the celebration at the school, located at Westminster Pr…

Church holds Heart for Africa fundraising brunch on Sunday

MUNSTER | To fund a month of meals for children in Swaziland is the goal for Sunday’s Heart for Africa brunch at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 8955 Columbia Ave.

Election officials leave Munster polling places in place for May 7 referendum

CROWN POINT | The Lake County election board voted Tuesday to keep polling places for the May 7 referendum in Munster unchanged from last year's locations.

Two new Republicans seated on Lake elections board

CROWN POINT | The Lake County elections board will greet two new Republican members Tuesday when it convenes to set up polling places for this spring's school referendum in Munster.

The Week Ahead - Lake County

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Westminster Presbyterian marks anniversary today

MUNSTER | Westminster Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary today, with “Looking Back, Reaching Forward” as its theme. Ceremonies begin with worship at 10 a.m., followed by a reception at the church. The event is open to members and friends of the church.

Men's Bible study group finishes year

Westminster Presbyterian Church has finished it's men's Bible study group. Pictured from left are Greg Stephan, of Hammond, a leader of the group; U.S. District Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen, of Munster, another leader, and member Jack Walters, of Schererville.

Men's Bible study group finishes year

MUNSTER | The men's Bible study group at Westminster Presbyterian Church recently completed its yearlong study of St. John's writings.

Bunny hops by to lead Easter fun

MUNSTER | The Easter Bunny was recently seen hopping around Westminster Presbyterian Church to the delight of eager children.

Churches offer physical, emotional sustenance at community dinners

ST. JOHN | Some of those gathered Sunday night for a meal at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church came to satisfy a physical hunger.

Dolls offer comfort for children

MUNSTER | The 30-foot tall Christmas tree that stands in the Gathering Space at Westminster Presbyterian Church is decorated with more than 85 brightly colored duduza dolls. Each has been hand crafted and is destined for an orphaned child in Swaziland.