NWI Communities find 'Dads That Rock' and crown a champion

MUNSTER | Local moms were nominated last month and this month we have crowned our 'Dad That Rocks' contest winner. Of all the entries to choose from, a few Dads just seemed to stand out. Thanks for submitting and www.nwicommunities.com thanks all those who submitted their dads.

Race keeps Munster Rotary service projects running smoothly

Bill Bach, race director for Munster Rotary Club's 25th annual Run-A-Round, looks over race times Saturday morning at Munster High School. Money raised at the race will help support Rotary service projects.

Munster Rotary Run-A-Round 2013

Munster Rotary Run-A-Round 5K and 10K winner Josh May completes both races with times of 15:55.6 and 35:34.3.

Race keeps Munster Rotary service projects running smoothly

Race participant Tom Germino, right, looks over 5K race results with Race Director Bill Bach on Saturday during the 25th annual Munster Rotary Club Run-A-Round.

Race keeps Munster Rotary service projects running smoothly

More than 370 runners and walkers participated in the Munster Rotary Club's 25th annual Run-A-Round on Saturday at Munster High School.

Terry Weathers

Indiana University East's 2013 Graduation Ceremony.

Terry Weathers

Terry Weathers plants one on his sister Pookie at his Indiana University East graduation ceremony.

Terry Weathers

Two year-old Anthony congratulates "big brother" Terry at graduation.

Terry Weathers

Terry Weathers gets embraced by his proud Godmother and Mentor Michele Gallardo.

East Chicago product 'Weathers' the storm

EAST CHICAGO | Terry Weathers doesn't have the word quit in his vocabulary.

Munster Rotary Run-A-Round set for Saturday

Runners round the track at last year's Munster Rotary Run-A-Round 5K Run/Walk. This year's event is set for Saturday at the Munster High School football stadium, 8808 Columbia Ave.

Tomorrow's Leaders Today: Jennie Bell graduates from Dominican with honors

EAST CHICAGO | Jennie D. Bell needs a sports car at the fast rate she is going places.

Duo's sacrifice honored

Spc. Kyle Leonard offers Veronica Orozco, the mother of Spc. Sergio E. Perez, words of encouragement Sunday following a dedication ceremony at Schererville's Fallen Soldiers Memorial.

Duo's sacrifice honored

The Nowaczyk and Perez families await the start of a dedication ceremony marking their families' losses at Schererville's Fallen Soldiers Memorial.

Duo's sacrifice honored

David Lee, a World War II bomber pilot, and Staff Sgt. Jennie Clark unveil the likenesses of Staff Sgt. David Nowaczyk and Spc. Sergio Perez on Schererville's Fallen Soldiers Memorial at Sunday's dedication.

Duo's sacrifice honored

The families of Spc. Sergio Perez and Staff Sgt. David Nowaczyk are the first to view the memorial dedicated to their fallen soldiers.

Duo's sacrifice honored

Mothers Patti Nowaczyk, at left, and Veronica Orozco share tears and laughs following Schererville's Fallen Soldiers Memorial dedication honoring their sons.

Duo's sacrifice honored

Anthony Gutierrez, a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 717, presents Spc. Sergio E. Perez's mother Veronica Orozco with a plaque honoring her fallen son. Perez was killed in action in Afghanistan while on a routine clearance patrol.

Duo's sacrifice honored

Kiley Nowaczyk kisses a memorial to her daddy, Staff Sgt. David P. Nowaczyk on Sunday. The memorial features a likeness of her father, who was killed in action on April 15, 2012, in Afghanistan.

Highland Alumni

(From left) Reunion Committee Members Mary Zuffa, Mark Mitcheltree, and Carol Childers, presenting last year’s donation to HHS Principal Dr. Patrick Weil.

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East Chicago Education Foundation, School Board partner to honor 2013 Teachers of Excellence

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Education Foundation, Inc. will be honoring the 2013 East Chicago Teachers of Excellence with a dinner presentation tonight at Block Junior High School.

Munster Rotary Run-A-Round

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World War II Veterans assemble in front of AMC Showplace 12 in Schererville for a short ceremony before watching a special presentation of 'Honor Flight: One Last Mission.'

Local police, firefighters salute World War II veterans

Lake County Pipes and Drums officers, from left, Pat Ellis, Lito Lemos, Mark Phalen Eric Graff and Tom Houts get a practice in Tuesday before they parade to AMC Showplace Schererville 12 to pay tribute to the World War II veterans.

Local police, firefighters salute World War II veterans

World War II Air Force veteran Stanley Depa watches a parade of local police and firefighters before a special showing of "Honor Flight — One Final Mission" at the AMC Showplace Schererville 12 theater.

Local police, firefighters salute World War II veterans

Local police, firefighters, residents and the Lake County Sheriff's Pipe and Drums march to AMC Showplace Schererville 12 on Tuesday before a special showing of the film "Honor Flight - One Final Mission." The march was a tribute to World War II veterans.

Local police, firefighters salute World War II veterans

Schererville Fire Chief Joe Kruzan Jr. leads the Lake County Sheriff's Pipe and Drums, local police, firefighters and residents to the AMC Showplace Schererville 12 on Tuesday to pay tribute to the World War II veterans. The veterans were attending a special presentation of the film "Honor F…

Valpo Prom 2013

Valpo students celebrate Prom 2013

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso High School celebrated their 2013 Prom and www.ValpoCommunity.com was on hand to capture some of the magic.

C.P.'s Mossbarger has her eyes set on NPC Junior Championship

MERRILLVILLE | For most people, getting to the gym to workout regularly can be rather cumbersome. But for Universal Fitness Owner Alex Mossbarger, it's her way of life.

Alex Mossbarger | Universal Fitness

Universal Fitness Co-Owner Alex Mossbarger runs through a light workout before Saturday's NPC Junior USA Competition in Charleston, South Carolina.

Alex Mossbarger | Universal Fitness

(From left) Universal Fitness Owners Denny Finnearty and Alex Mossbarger run through a warmup before Saturday's NPC Junior USA Competition in Charleston, South Carolina.

Alex Mossbarger | Universal Fitness

(From left) Universal Fitness Owners Denny Finnearty and Alex Mossbarger run through a warmup before Saturday's NPC Junior USA Competition in Charleston, South Carolina.

Alex Mossbarger | Universal Fitness

Universal Fitness Co-Owner Alex Mossbarger runs through a light workout before Saturday's NPC Junior USA Competition in Charleston, South Carolina.

Alex Mossbarger | Universal Fitness

Universal Fitness Co-Owner Alex Mossbarger runs through a light workout before Saturday's NPC Junior USA Competition in Charleston, South Carolina.

Dr. Leon Kendrick

After 36 years of teaching, Dr. Leon Kendrick will be retiring but will finish his career with one last original production of 'Manifested Dreams: The Reunion.'

Dr. Leon Kendrick

(From left) Music Director Denzel Smith goes over music with Dr. Leon Kenrick for Saturday's show 'Manifested Dreams: The Reunion.'

E.C. Central celebrates Choir Director Dr. Kendrick with reunion concert Saturday

EAST CHICAGO | The name Dr. Leon Kendrick may bring instant appreciation and fondness by many in the East Chicago community, but to his students and former students, it's synonymous with inspiration.

'Let's Sing' choir driven by their passion for music

HAMMOND | They may be small in stature, but the 'Let's Sing' five, six and seven year-old choir has a huge presence as their voices can be heard pelting out songs like 'Amazing Grace' to the tune of The Animals' 'House of the Rising Sun.'