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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Car Seat Safety

veterans

Email us your hero(s) at Celebrate@nwi.com by Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day.

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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.'

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.'