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.

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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.'

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(From left) Times Lifestyle Editor Katie Dorsey battles Jeff Vargas.

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(From left) Times Lifestyle Editor Katie Dorsey battles Jeff Vargas

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(From left) Jeff Vargas takes a shot from Times Media Co.'s Lifestyles Editor Katie Dorsey.

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(Forefront from left) Jeff Vargas challenges Times Lifestyle Editor to a battle.

Let's Sing | Books, Brushes and Bands

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Jonathan Burnham [Lord Frederick] and Justice Napier, Jr. and [Lord Justice McArtain] battle to the death.

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Douglas Aaron Santiago [Uesugi Kyoji San] wields a two-handed weapon.

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Jonathan Burnham [Lord Frederick] ready for battle.

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(From left) Rebecca Riley-Vargas [Baroness Rowan Connor] helps Times Lifestyle Editor Katie Dorsey get into full action combat gear.

R. Louie Gonzalez | Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Vice Chancellor R. Louie Gonzalez talks higher education to Munster Rotarians at their weekly luncheon.

Decision on school referendum called 'most important in town's history'

School Town of Munster Superintendent Richard Sopko explains the importance of Tuesday's referendum to the Rotary Club at its weekly meeting.

Munster School Superintendent talks education and referendum at Rotary meeting

MUNSTER | Munster School Corp. Superintendent Richard Sopko talked about the importance of voting "Yes" to the referendum on May 7 at the Rotary's weekly meeting this afternoon.

Newshounds

Times Media Co.'s Newhounds talk strategy following their 6-3 season opening victory against the Pink Panthers.

Beiriger Elementary classmates backing Blake

GRIFFITH | Beiriger Elementary's third grade teacher Lynn Lukmann leads her students to Blake Loudenber's home where he is recuperating from an intense kidney transplant. Blake hasn't been in school in over one month.

Team Blake

Blake Loudenber wipes away the happy tears and puts on his infectious smile as he returns from his 28 day hospital stint.

Team Blake

Blake supporters line his street to welcome him home yesterday.

Team Blake

Best bud Nicholas Piro welcomes home Blake with a banner made by him and his family.

Team Blake

Blake Loudenber's journey has been anything but easy. His courage and support has helped him through the challenging days.

Miracle Blake is home at last

GRIFFITH | Hundreds of supporters, including the Griffith High School baseball team, showed up on 9-year-old Blake Loudenber's door step to welcome him home Wednesday.

Bowman's Journey through the Tourney

GARY | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy's journey from the IHSAA Tournament that would end with an 86-73 Class 2A Boys Basketball State Championship win over Linton-Stockton at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.

Crown Point, IN: City on the move

CROWN POINT | Crown Point is definitely a wonderful community. With its must-see downtown square and the businesses that surround it, Crown Point offers a strong school system, impressive housing opportunities and a brand new $12 million community library.

St. Paddy's Parade 2013

Region Rat Rollers weathers the cold and participate in Crown Point's 2013 St. Paddy's Parade.

St. Paddy's Parade 2013

Parade-goers await the St. Paddy's Parade finale.

St. Paddy's Parade 2013

www.CrownPointCommunity.com Leprechaun stops for a shot with St. Paddy's fans.

St. Paddy's festivities draws crowd despite cold temps

CROWN POINT | Despite cold temps, thousands gathered to be part of another St. Paddy's Parade. View the entire photo gallery at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.569036416454493.1073741831.164655546892584&type=1

Cinderella | Merrillville High School Performing Arts Department

(Center) The Prince's servant Lionel (Steven McGee) makes the announcement of the Prince's Grand Ball to the villagers.

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(From left) Prince Charming (Will Akins) and Cinderella (Kiera Shackelford) meet for the very first time.

Cinderella | Merrillville High School Performing Arts Department

(From left) Queeen Constantina (Cassandra Govert) explains to her husband King Maximillian (John Irak) the importance of her son the Prince to find a maiden at the ball.

Cinderella | Merrillville High School Performing Arts Department

(From left) Cinderella (Kiera Shackelford) is told she will not attend the ball by her stepsisters (Hannah Bailey and Rebekah Mongold)and her evil stepmother (Toni Smith).