Produce Depot opens fresh location

In 2009, Mike Massaro and his wife, Rose, opened Produce Depot in Dyer, a market with fresh produce, much of it organic, and a counter where you can buy fresh breads and sandwiches.

MABAS Division 24 hold firefighter graduation

LANSING | The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 24 Academy recently held its graduation ceremony at Oak Forest's Gaelic Park. There were 22 graduates, with participants from Thornton, South Holland, Harvey, Glenwood, Flossmoor and East Hazel Crest.

Lansing celebrates 120th years

The Lansing Historical Society is pictured celebrating the village's 120th birthday at the American Legion Post in Lansing.

Walk-a-thon to be held in memory of fallen Marine LCPL Philip J. Martini

LANSING | The Lansing Junior Woman's Club is organizing a 5K walk-a-thon fundraiser on May 18 in honor of LCPL Philip J Martini. Martini died in 2006 while serving in Iraq with the United States Marine Corps. He was a Lansing native and T.F. South High School graduate.

Lansing Historical Society celebrates Lansing's 120th birthday

LANSING | The Lansing Historical Society participated in Lansing's Good Neighbor Day Parade by carrying a big birthday cake atop a car to celebrate the village's 120th birthday.

Lansing author visits Lansing Christian School

LANSING | Author Carrie Steinweg of Lansing visited Lansing Christian School for their Young Author's Day event where she read her children's book, "Old 104 Rides Again" to students in first, second and third grades.

LACE discusses plans for fest, cruise night

LANSING | Members of the board of the Lansing Association for Community Events met to discuss plans for cruise nights and Lansing Autumn Fest.

Lansing Cub Scouts have NERF war overnighter

LANSING | Boys from the Lansing Cub Scouts attended an overnight NERF war event with a spy theme last month. Attendees brought Nerf guns and darts for the events and built shelters out of cardboard boxes.

Three retiring from Oak Glen School

LANSING | Three staff members are retiring from Oak Glen School in Lansing at the end of this school year.

Lansing firefighters help clean up around town

LANSING | Lansing firefighters helped out on Lansing's clean-up day by clearing debris along the railroad tracks crossing Wentworth Avenue. Paul Martin, Tim Kotecki, Paul Steinweg, Steven Buffano, Bill Stubitsch and Dave Schmidt were among those who helped out.

Honor Guard attends opening ceremonies for Lansing Little League

LANSING | Members of the Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard presented colors at the opening day ceremonies at the Lansing Old Timers Sports Complex. Following was the singing of the national anthem by Lansing teen Molly Roe.

Lansing Historical Society welcomes author

LANSING | Mille Rytel and Sandy Lundin recently signed copies of "Four Continents to Freedom" at the April Lansing Historical Society meeting at the Lansing Public Library.

Lansing Juniors hold annual dinner for veterans

LANSING | Members of the Lansing Junior Woman's Club hosted a recent dinner for local veterans and their guests.

'Annie' performance held at Oak Glen's new gym

LANSING | Fourth grade students at Oak Glen School in Lansing performed songs from the play "Annie" for their spring musical, led by music teacher Erica Stephens.

More than $10,000 raised at St. Baldrick's fundraiser

LANSING | A St. Baldrick's Foundation Fundraiser was held April 20 at Cheer's in Munster to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. About 30 individuals volunteered to shave their heads at the event and accepted donations for the cause. The event was organized by Dave and Christie Zumm of…

Tickets running out for local candlit bowling event

LANSING | Time is running out and so are the tickets for the Lansing Little League's Candelight Bowl event. The event will take place April 27 at Lan Oak Lanes.

Lansing Chamber organizing banner program

LANSING | The Lansing Chamber of Commerce is organizing a banner program, which will allow local businesses and organization to advertise on street pole. The street pole banner program is being created to display impactful signage for businesses while branding the community.

Touch-A-Truck event helps benefit Lansing police cadet trip

LANSING | The Lansing Police Department held a Touch-A-Truck event April 13 at the Lansing Municipal Airport to benefit the Lansing Cadet Program and help fund the cadet trip to the 2013 Illinois State Law Enforcement Explorer’s Conference.

Lansing Lions Club to host free vision screenings

LANSING | The Lansing Lions Club is sponsoring a day of free vision screenings on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lansing Country Club.

Library presents 'American Songs of the Railroad'

LANSING | The Lansing Public Library presented Steve Justman, a performer and train collector, who played railroad-related songs for patrons.

Lansing Historical Society welcomes author

LANSING | At the March meeting of the Lansing Historical Society, the society commemorated Women's History Month with a presentation by author Kathryn Atwood about "Women Heroes of World War II."

Lansing celebrates 120 years

LANSING | Three communities were incorporated in 1893 to become the village of Lansing. On March 3, a celebration was held at American Legion Post #697 to commemorate the anniversary. The vote to incorporate took place on March 4, 1893 at the Busack Hall, an 1860's building on Ridge Road tha…

Honor Guard Members present period uniforms

LANSING | At Lansing's 120th Anniversary Celebration earlier this month, members of the Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard wore period costumes as during the presentation of colors.

Dance for Disney Fundraiser a success

LANSING | The Dance for Disney Fundraiser was held recently at Memorial Jr. High School in Lansing to raise funds for Micah Steele and his family to take a trip to Disney World.

Thornton Township High School to hold Alumni Day

LANSING | The Thornton Alumni Legacy Fund and Thornton Township High School have announced the fourth annual Alumni Day and Hall of Fame Celebration. It will be held May 3. Those interested in joining in the festivities should RSVP by April 19.

LARC to hold annual Appreciation Dinner

LANSING | LARC, an organization that provides support for adults with developmental disabilities, will hold the annual Appreciation Dinner at Villa Cesare in Schererville on April 12. The event will be catered by Popolano's.

LBWA collects coupons for troops

LANSING | The Lansing Business Women’s Association reports that more than 60 boxes of coupons have been sent.

Copper Muggers host egg hunt

LANSING | The Lansing Copper Muggers will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. March 30. The hunt will take place at Lions Park, which is located at 177th and Bernadine streets.

Trillium performs at Lansing Library

LANSING | The band Trillium recently performed at the Lansing Public Library. The concert included Celtic and folk tunes and was part of the free concert series sponsored by the Friends of the Lansing Library.

Munster Jr. Woman's Club holds fundraiser

MUNSTER | The Munster Jr. Woman's Club recently held a Bunco Fundraiser at Wicker Park Social Center. The evening included dinner, bunco games and raffles and proceeds assist the club in various charitable activities during their club year.

Oak Glen School hosts Family Bedtime Story Night

LANSING | Oak Glen School in Lansing recently hosted a Family Bedtime Story Night. Members of the community were invited to read along with Oak Glen staff. Families gathered in classrooms in their pajamas and listened to various children's' stories being read followed by milk and cookies in …

St. Ann Pack 247 holds cake contest

LANSING | As part of the Cub Scout Blue and Gold Dinner, scouts in St. Ann Pack 247, held a cake contest with an outer space theme.

Firefighters help grant child's wish

LANSING | Members of Lansing Professional Firefighters Local #3709 made a $200 donation to Dance for Disney.

Students receive awards at science fair

LANSING | Students in School District 158 received awards for the District Science Fair. Those who received the highest scores then advanced to the Area Science Fair.

Cub Scout Pack 247 holds crossing over ceremony

LANSING | The Webelos 2 of Cub Scout Pack 247 recently had a crossing over ceremony, which leads to Boy Scouts. Joseph Kerwin, Sam Sheppe and Sean Shuljak participated.

Police, students, parents to participate in March Madness Basketball Night

LANSING | A March Madness Basketball Night will take place at Lansing Christian School, 3660 Randolph St., Lansing, on Friday.

Benefit planned for family of Pat Schuljak

LANSING | Pat Schuljak was a dedicated father and Cub Scout leader who passed away suddenly in January at the age of 43, leaving behind a wife and two sons, one in fifth grade and the other in first grade.

Camp Quality just around the corner

LANSING | Camp Quality Illinois is now taking applications for campers for the 2013 summer camp, scheduled for Aug. 4-10 in Frankfort. Applications are available online at www.campqualityusa.org/il.

LEGO Day planned at library

LANSING | A LEGO Day is planned in the Youth Service Department at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. The event will be held March 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Phil Stacey performs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church

LANSING | Recording artist Phil Stacey, who appeared on Season 6 of American Idol and made it to the top five, performed a benefit concert Saturday for PASS (Pregnancy Aid South Suburbs.) The concert was held at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Lansing.

Lansing police lend a helping hand

LANSING | The Lansing Police Department Cadets assisted at Lansing's recent 120th Birthday Celebration held at the Lansing American Legion Post 697.

Old Busack building has lots of history

LANSING | The Busack building was demolished recently. Owned by Janet Bockel's family, the 1860 Busack building on Ridge Road was the oldest remaining building in Lansing and had been the site where residents voted to incorporate the village on March 4, 1893.

Lansing Christian School basketball team wins roundball tourney

LANSING | Members of the Lansing Christian School basketball team were presented as champions of the Lansing Roundball Classic Tournament. Lansing Christian defeated Reavis Elementary School in the final game.

Students graduation from D.A.N.G.E.R. program

LANSING | Fifth grade students at Oak Glen School in Lansing recently completed the D.A.N.G.E.R. Program (Drug, Alcohol, Nicotine, Gang, Education, Resistance.)

Teacher organizes Zumba fundraiser for former student with cancer

LANSING | Eleven year old Micah Steele was diagnosed with cancer when he was in first grade in Bridgett Anderson's class at Oak Glen School in Lansing.

TFS senior speaks at Lansing Historical Society

LANSING | T.F. South High School senior Mitchell Seymour speaks before a crowd of more than 200 at the February meeting of the Lansing Historical Society, which was held in cooperation with the T.F. South History Club.

Lansing to celebrate anniversary of incorporation as a village

LANSING | In 1893, the communities of Lansing, Oak Glen and Bernice were incorporated to become the Village of Lansing. A celebration will take place Sunday to commemorate that day 120 years ago.

Historical tour part of 120th birthday celebration

LANSING | Each year for nearly three decades, local historian Paul Schultz, has hosted a historical walking tour of downtown Lansing.

Historical tour part of 120th birthday celebration

Pictured are Paul Schultz and his wife, Carol.

President of Tuskegee Airmen speaks at TFS

LANSING | Ken Rapier, president of the DODO Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, spoke Monday at Thornton Fractional South High School at a joint event of the Lansing Historical Society and the T.F. South History Club. The event was attended by more than 200 guests.