MLK | Will Akins

Merrillville High School Junior Will Akins reflects upon the man he once portrayed for a school performance.

Nazareth Home Gala

Gala guests visit the silent auction items.

Star Wars Reads Day 2012

Darth Vader meets with children to promote literacy and celebrate the 'Star Wars' experience.

Darth Vader joins fans to promote literacy

VALPARAISO | Star Wars characters recently helped Barnes & Noble, 150 Silhavy Road, Suite 120, celebrate Star Wars Reads Day. This initiative takes place in hundreds of bookstores and libraries across the United States.

Amber Thomas

Chesterton rocks another Oz Fest

CHESTERTON | "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain."

Luke Bryan

CMA Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year Nominee for ‘Tailgates and Tanlines,’ Luke Bryan plays a sold-out standing room only performance at the Porter County Fair.

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr performs with his All-Starr Band at Hammond Horsehoe's The Venue in July.

Luke Bryan

Country Star Luke Bryan mesmerizes the sold-out Porter County Fair in Valparaiso.

Ringo Starr

KISS

KISS Guitarists Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley perform 'Shout It Out Loud.'

KISS

KISS Frontman Gene Simmons.

KISS

Rock Lords Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley co-founded the group KISS in 1972.

Impressive local summer concert series comes to an end

MUNSTER | As summer's end draws near, what an impressive season it’s been for summer concert venues with prolific stars such as Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Luke Bryan, Sheryl Crow, Ted Nugent, Hot Chelle Rae, Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson and KISS, to name a few, playing the local scene.

Hobart Brickies | Yohan turns 70

Munster Rotary | Judy Walker

(Left) Munster Rotary President Steve Scheckel and (Right) President Elect Theresa Mudd present Rotary International District 6540 Governor Judy Walker with a token of appreciation for her visit to Munster.

Ballroom dancing takes flight in YMCA charity this weekend

VALPARAISO | They will be listening to the rhythms carefully, calculating each step in their minds, but one thing is for certain-they will all be dancing with their hearts.

2008 Paralympian Melissa Stockwell participates in La Porte YMCA triathlon

LA PORTE | Melissa Stockwell lost her leg serving her country. In 2004, her HUMVEE was hit by a roadside bomb in Baghdad.

La Porte YMCA 33rd Annual Triathlon

La Porte YMCA hosts 33rd Annual Triathlon

LA PORTE | For some of the 400 participants, every split second counted and for others just crossing the finish line permeated their minds and hearts at the La Porte YMCA’s 33rd Annual Triathlon at Soldiers Memorial Park on Saturday.

Michelle Wendlinger | KOMDR

Michelle K. Wendlinger speaks about the law at the Munster Rotary Club's meeting Tuesday.

Munster Rotary Club | Paul Harris Fellow

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International presented Stephen F. Scheckel, Candice Logue and Theresa Mudd with the Paul Harris Fellow Award. The award is given in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations am…

Munster Rotary | Officer Installation Dinner

(From left) New President Stephen Scheckel present outgoing Daniel Hendricks with the Past President button.

Meet David Bork: Student, Athlete, Eagle Scout, Superfan, Super person

EAST CHICAGO | David Bork wears many hats and not just because he's a sports fan. From Superfan, Boy Scout to athlete to scholar, he is no stranger to perseverance and community leadership.

Hot Chelle Rae

Hot Chelle Rae rocks Porter County Fair

VALPARAISO | With their brand new single "I Like It Like That," the Nashville-based quartet Hot Chelle Rae (Ryan Follese, Nash Overstreet,Ian Keaggy and Jamie Follese) wowed the crowd on Sunday at the Porter County Fair.

Mayor, YMCA and IU Health partner to create Fitness Fridays

LA PORTE | With a commitment to promoting fitness, Mayor Blair Milo, LaPorte YMCA and Indiana University Health LaPorte have joined forces to create a growing initiative known as Fitness Fridays.

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr | The Venue

Ringo Starr | Mark Rivera

Ringo Starr

LaPorte 4th of July Parade

Hot temps didn't stop wonderful parade tradition

LA PORTE | Scorching temperatures couldn't keep fans from this amazing parade. The streets were filled with patriotic enthusiasts to celebrate and honor independence.

Highland Parade 2012

Highland celebrates Independence with parade

HIGHLAND | This annual event celebrating Independence Day begins July 3 with a race north on historic Kennedy Avenue followed by a parade filled with community organizations, schools, civic leaders and more.

Ran Taylor | Dream Fireworks

E'Twaun Moore, Cliff Levingston impact communities

EAST CHICAGO | Over 130 campers couldn't keep their eyes off the familiar smile that lived most of his life walking around the same streets and dominating the same courts they play.

Jackson Brothers | Unity Tour

The Jackson Brothers receive the Key to the City from Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson.

Jackson Brothers | Unity Tour

Jermaine Jackson addresses the crowd after receiving the Key to the City from Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson.

Jackson Brothers | Unity Tour

Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson shares a laugh with Jermaine Jackson.

Jackson Brothers accept Key to the City

GARY | Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Jackie felt "back home" as the infamous Jackson brothers jumped onstage in the middle of 2300 Jackson Blvd. to graciously accept the Key to the City from Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson.

Sheryl Lee Ralph shares her story with Gary community

GARY | When Sheryl Lee Ralph speaks people listen.

Sheryl Lee Ralph | Diva

Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and Sheryl Lee Ralph share an embrace at the book signing.

Dyer Summerfest becomes an annual hit

DYER | Dyer Summerfest, held from June 6 to 10 at Pheasant Hills Park offers a wonderful family experience, which includes a movie in the park, great food vendors, fireworks, a bean bag tournament, live entertainment and fan favorite-carnival rides.