Sorority to host wine tasting scholarship fundraiser June 7

GARY | Gamma Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will host its fifth annual wine tasting scholarship fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. June 7 at the Marquette Park Aquatorium.

Part of Cline Avenue in Griffith to remain closed until June 30

GRIFFITH | The 400 block of North Cline Avenue in Griffith remains closed to all vehicular traffic through June 30 for storm sewer installation.

Clinic will serve uninsured, underserved East Chicago residents

EAST CHICAGO | HealthLinc, a Federally-Qualified Health Center, has received funding to open a clinic Saturday at 100 W. Chicago Ave.

Poker run, dinner and auction benefit set for Saturday

GRIFFITH | A benefit will be held Saturday for Patricia Jongsma, 55, of St. John.

It's tee-time at the Crown Point library

CROWN POINT | Calling all avid readers and avid golfers - miniature golf is coming to the Crown Point Community Library.

Grant supports PCACS ramp fund

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Aging and Community Services’ ramp fund has been given a boost with the help of a $5,000 grant through the Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Roundup program.

Valparaiso sends students to Nationals for Speech & Debate

The Valparaiso Speech & Debate team was successful at District competitions this season, qualifying several team members for the National Forensic League’s National High School Speech & Debate Tournament in Birmingham Alabama this June.

Memorial Day services planned across Lake County

With graveside services, wreath-laying ceremonies and parades, the region is celebrating Memorial Day weekend.

East Chicago Fire Department continues testing hydrants

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Fire Department is continuing to inspect fire hydrants throughout the city.

The Week Ahead — Lake County

TUESDAY

Catfish Classic golf outing to benefit education foundation

PORTAGE | For 20 years the Tony Greenway Catfish Classic Memorial Golf Outing has raised thousands of dollars for area organizations, charities and individuals.

Portage textbook fees to increase

PORTAGE | Textbook rental fees will be climbing for Portage Township Schools elementary and middle school students next year.

Mother-daughter duo ready to Chalk the Walk

VALPARAISO | Chalk the Walk, set for June 22 on the Courthouse Square, will be a family activity for Jodie and Dewana Hammonds.

Event for women promises spiritural rest, growth

VALPARAISO | First Christian Church of Valparaiso will host an event for women from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 at 1507 Glendale Blvd.

Portage Knights of Columbus to host trivia contest

PORTAGE | The Portage Knights of Columbus will host a trivia contest from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Nativity of Our Savior Church Hall, 2949 Willowcreek Road. Doors open at 6.

Porter County students get a feel for impaired driving

More than 1,500 Porter County students were given the opportunity to experience the hazards of impaired driving in recent weeks.

Valpo Parks offer Yoga in the Park

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Parks Department will offer Yoga in the Park again this summer.

Porter County meetings

TUESDAY

Porter County Salvation Army conducting needs study

SOUTH HAVEN | The Salvation Army of Porter County is conducting a needs study through an independent agency, Coles and Associates, in June.

PHS field house to close for summer

PORTAGE | The Portage High School field house will be closed to public use during the summer.

NAMI offers family education program

VALPARAISO | The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Porter County will sponsor the NAMI Family to Family Education Program specifically for families and friends of a person diagnosed with a serious mental illness.

Whiting fire, police planning Public Safety Day on June 14

WHITING | The Whiting Fire and Police departments will hold a Public Safety Day on June 14.

Hobart church to give away items for June Day of Sharing

HOBART | Advancing Christ's Kingdom Ministries, 1001 W. 37th Ave., will host a Day of Sharing event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 1.

Hobart Township Board set to meet at Rosser Hall on June 6

HOBART | The Hobart Township Board will meet at 5 p.m. June 6 at Rosser Hall, 1421 W. 37th Ave.

Pink Ribbon Society seeking candidates for 2014 calendar

CROWN POINT | The Pink Ribbon Society is looking for male or female breast cancer survivors to appear on its 2014 Breast Cancer Survivors' Calendar.

June 9 concert in Munster to feature rock band AcoustiCats

MUNSTER | The town's first summer concert is June 9 at Heritage Park featuring the AcoustiCats from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

General Assembly held at Indiana State Prison

MICHIGAN CITY | The Indiana State Prison held a ceremony to award employees for their contributions to corrections. About 100 employees were in attendance for the ceremony in the prison’s chapel.

SATURDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Hebron wins state boys volleyball championship

Top-ranked Hebron swept Indianapolis Roncalli 25-10, 25-13, 29-27 to win the Indiana Boys Volleyball Coaches Association’s state title Satruday in Indianapolis.

SATURDAY'S ILLINOIS PREP ROUNDUP: Mount Carmel wins 12th straight regional crown

Jerry Houston was 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and four RBIs as the Mount Carmel baseball team beat Reavis 11-1 in five innings Saturday to win the Class 4A Mount Carmel Regional title.

Leadership Northwest Indiana elects new board members

Leadership Northwest Indiana recently welcomed five new board members to round out its 18 member board.

Business counseling available in Gary

GARY | NW-ISBDC Regional Director Lorri Feldt and an Accion Chicago representative will available for one-on-one business counseling between 9 a.m. and noon June 4 at the Gary City Hall annex building, 839 Broadway.

Items being collected for Oklahoma tornado victims

VALPARAISO | Food, clothing and personal items are being collected in Porter County to be sent to victims of Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla.

Porter County arrests

ARRESTS

National lakeshore reminds Lake Michigan users of swimmer, boater safety

PORTER | With the warming weather, many people begin to return to the shores and waters of Lake Michigan to enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities.

Region to celebrate Memorial Day with services, parades

With graveside services, wreath-laying ceremonies and parades, the region is celebrating Memorial Day weekend.

Hammond's flower giveaway is today at Shepherd center

HAMMOND | The city's annual flower giveaway is today at the Jean Shepherd Community Center.

Relay for Life event slated for June 1, 2 at Whiting pavilion

WHITING | A Relay for Life event sponsored by the American Cancer Society is set for June 1 and 2 at the Whiting Waterfront Pavilion.

Hobart-Lake Station Rebuilding Together Committee seeking homeowners

HOBART | The Hobart-Lake Station Rebuilding Together Committee is reaching out to local residents who need home repairs.

Porter County crime briefs

Man arrested in connection with Chesterton robbery

South Shore Orchestra opens May 31 at Ivy Tech Auditorium Theater

VALPARAISO | South Shore Orchestra will opens its ninth season with a theme of Fusion of Art and Music with its first concert presentation of “Passionate Colors.”

Memorial Day closings

CHESTERTON

Lake Station man accused of making, distributing child porn

HAMMOND | A Lake Station man was arraigned Friday in Hammond federal court on charges of sexual exploitation of children.

Crown Point teenager breaks in ankle in dirt bike accident

CROWN POINT | A 17-year-old suffered a broken right ankle Friday afternoon during an off-road vehicle accident, Indiana conservation officers stated in a news release.

FRIDAY'S ILLINOIS PREP ROUNDUP: Marian's Scheffers falls at state tennis meet

Marian Catholic singles player Kyle Scheffers split his two consolation matches on Friday at the IHSA state meet in the northwest suburbs.

FRIDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: LaCrosse advances to sectional baseball title game with rout

LaCrosse erupted for 10 first-inning runs Friday and cruised past Covenant Christian in the semifinals of the Class A Washington Township baseball sectional.

Fire damages 1850-era outbuilding in Chesterton

CHESTERTON | A fire heavily damaged an outbuilding built in 1850 on property in the 900 block of Shannon Drive, Fire Chief Mike Orlich said Friday.

Crown Point police conduct training exercise on Broadway

CROWN POINT | City police conducted a training session Friday afternoon on Broadway.

Chicago man gets more than 17 years in Latin Kings case

HAMMOND | Another of several admitted Latin Kings street gang members has been sent to prison as part of a sweeping federal indictment, the Hammond-based U.S. attorney's office said Friday.

Dolphin Lake Park upgrades discussed at meeting

HOMEWOOD | The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District invites the public to a community meeting at 7:30 p.m. June 3 to offer input on the proposed development of indoor and outdoor recreation space at Dolphin Lake Park, according to a news release.

Authorities: Man found dead on tracks committed suicide

HIGHLAND | The decapitated body of a 53-year-old man was discovered Friday morning on the railroad tracks near Highway Avenue and First Street, according to Highland police.