Publicists in training

Katie Holderby, executive vice president of the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority, talks to Hobart High School students at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. The students took part in a job shadowing event, where they talked to people in a profession they want to enter.

LaPorte County farm family honored for 115 years

When Gerald Werner's great-grandfather settled in the rich farm country of Indiana from his native Germany, he planted the seeds of a heritage that continues to bear fruit. Werner and his LaPorte County farm were recently one of 50 families recognized across the state by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellsper…

LaPorte County family farm honored for 115 years

The Werner family stand in front of the tractor on their 115-year-old family farm in Union Mills in LaPorte County.

Twilight parade caps day of St. Paddy's festivities in Crown Point

The crowd waits for the St. Patrick's Day parade to start Sunday evening in downtown Crown Point. Hundreds of spectators turned out for the festivities.

Twilight parade caps day of St. Paddy's festivities in Crown Point

Peter Townsend, owner of Irish on the Square, awaits customers during the St. Patrick's Day parade Sunday in downtown Crown Point.

Hammond group steps it up at Zumba event

Blanca Gomez and Fernanda Gomez get the crowd fired up Saturday during a Zumba event at the Hammond Rollerdome. The event was sponsored by Latin Action.

Hammond residents brave bald to fight childhood cancer

Jennifer Hemphill, who works at Phaze 1 Day Spa in Highland, shaves Joshua Kiel's head during the St. Baldrick's fundraiser Saturday at the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology. Josha, a fifth-grader at Jefferson Elementary School in Hammond, had his head shaved in honor of his brother …

Hammond residents brave bald to fight childhood cancer

Lindsey McDermott, left, and Jennifer Hemphill shave Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.'s hair Saturday at the St. Baldrick's fundraiser. The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a charity that funds research to help find cures for children with cancer.

Crown Point, Merrillville officials discuss accomplishments

Crown Point Mayor David Uran addresses the audience at the State of the Region gathering Friday hosted by the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce at Merrillville Town Hall.

Crown Point, Merrillville officials discuss accomplishments

Merrillville Town Councilman Shawn Pettit talks about town projects Friday at the State of the Region gathering hosted by the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce at Merrillville Town Hall.

Breaking ground for a new era

Jon Gold, TradeWinds CEO, addresses the gathering at Thursday morning's ceremonial groundbreaking for TradeWinds' new Hobart location. The 55,000-square-foot building was bought by an anonymous donor.

Breaking ground for a new era

The shovels stand ready for Thursday's ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for TradeWinds' new facility in Hobart.

Fair Oaks Farms lauds opening of compressed natural gas corridor

Mike McCloskey, owner of Fair Oaks Farms, talks Monday about a new compressed natural gas station fueled by cow manure at his farm.

Fair Oaks Farms lauds opening of compressed natural gas corridor

One of the pumps for compressed natural gas waits to be used Monday at the AMP Americas' station at Ind. 14 and Interstate 65. The station's grand opening was Monday.

Hobart seniors step off new year with walking club

Seniors have their walking shoes on at the Maria Reiner Center in Hobart. The new walking club hosts a "celebrity" walker each month. Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor joined the group Monday.

Hobart seniors step off new year with walking club

Kathy Council, from left, Louis MacDonald and Susan Miller get some walking in Monday at the Maria Reiner Center in Hobart. The women are part of a new walking club that meets at 10:30 a.m. Mondays.