C.P. storm cleanup expected to take two to three weeks

CROWN POINT | The city's storm damage cleanup is expected to take two to three weeks to complete, said Jay Olson, director of public works.

Lowell police take applications for full-time officer positions

LOWELL | The Lowell Police Department is seeking applicants for full-time police officer positions.

Former Hammond woman was devoted to family

Rita Pecher left her children a legacy of faith and love of learning, daughter Debbie Rohling said.

Griffith teen gets 'dream' opportunity with Blackhawks in wake of tragedy

GRIFFITH | From the time his little sister Carrie Ann was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor until she died at age 7 in 2011, Jake Janik was her constant friend and companion.

Vendors find profits, friendship, networking at farmers markets

With more than 15 farmers markets thriving across the region from Lansing to LaPorte, they have become a warm-weather tradition.

WWII veteran loved his family

World War II veteran Michael Patrick O’Reilly Sr. was a great listener who loved his family, his grandson Charles Williams said.

Family, business drove candy store owner

Kathleen Franko was passionate about her family, her candy store and serving her community.

Crown Point's Sophie retires after three decades on the Square

CROWN POINT | After three decades on Crown Point’s historic Courthouse Square serving three generations of families, Sophie Burwinkel is closing her shop.

Body of C.P. soldier killed in crash escorted to funeral home

Crown Point Army Spc. Alan “A.J.” Roach Jr. joined the military to protect his country, his mother said Thursday.

Schererville Glow Run/Walk Promotes Good Health June 14

SCHERERVILLE | The “Light up the Nite 5K Glow Run and 1 Mile Walk” will kick-off tonight at 9 p.m. at Rohrman Park.

CP July 4 Parade Committee seeks vets for service floats

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Fourth of July Parade Committee is seeking Northwest Indiana veterans and active military service personnel to ride on six floats honoring each military branch.

Crown Point seeks veterans, military personnel for parade

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Fourth of July Parade Committee is seeking Northwest Indiana veterans and active military service personnel to ride on six floats honoring each military branch.

Still time to register for Crown Point Latin Summer

CROWN POINT | There is still time to register for the 11th annual Crown Point Latin Summer, an enrichment program about the ancient Roman world, which will be held July 8 through July 12 at Crown Point High School from 8-11:30 a.m.

Crown Point Ponderosa Closes

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Ponderosa at 1498 N. Main St. closed Tuesday.

Crown Point Farmers Market opens in perfect weather

CROWN POINT | It was a picture perfect morning for the opening of the Crown Point Farmers Market.

Service Honda assists in 'MythBusters' episode

HAMMOND | Two employees of Hammond’s Service Honda assisted in the production of tonight’s "MythBusters" episode on the Discovery Channel, which features show host Jamie Hyneman attempting to water ski across a lake on the company’s Service Honda 500AF.

Professionals to Watch: Christopher Baulo

Growing up in a “typical” Italian household in New Jersey, Horseshoe Casino Director of Food Operations Christopher Baulo decided to become at chef at an early age.

Professionals to Watch: Nicole L. Bissonnette

Nicole L. Bissonnette learned her entrepreneurial skills and strong work ethic from her father.

Professionals to Watch: Kirk Muspratt

Whether conducting the Northwest Indiana Symphony in front of a crowd of 4,000 at an outdoor summer concert or in a more intimate indoor setting, music director Kirk Muspratt is always enthusiastic to entertain and inform.

Professionals to Watch: Jeremy Miller

In less than three years Jeremy Miller rose from management trainee to Regional Manager for Centier Bank.

Family a priority for Lansing man

Family was a priority for Paul Steinweg Sr., his wife, Jean Steinweg, said.

Crossroads Chamber to publish community guide

MERRILLVILLE | The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce plans to publish a Merrillville community guide and membership directory this winter.

St. John designer wins international award

ST JOHN | St. John Decorating Den Interiors’ owner Cathi Lloyd was recently honored for outstanding design work at the company’s 29th annual International Dream Room competition.

Looking out for the consumer

MERRILLVILLE | What is the average age of a client seeking help at Consumer Credit Counseling Services? If you guessed thirty-something, you are wrong.

DC’s Country Junction owner touched countless lives

DC’s Country Junction owner Dennis Charles “DC” Miller touched countless lives with his love, kindness, caring ways, ability to listen and ability to say the right thing, wife Donna Miller said.

Former lawmaker was lifelong teacher

Former State Rep. Mary J. Pettersen, who received her early education in a one-room school house in Iowa, enjoyed teaching chemistry and biology for almost 30 years at Hammond’s Morton High School, her son Charles Pettersen said.

Wheeler Middle School students bring historical figures to life

CROWN POINT | Kings, presidents, astronauts, movie stars, singers and other historic icons came to life Thursday at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School’s fourth annual Day at the Wax Museum.

St John Interior Design firm Presents Design Trends

SCHERERVILLE | Award-winning Decorating Den Interiors owner Cathi Lloyd will present a design seminar at the Schererville library at 6:45 p.m. May 29.

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Wheeler Middle School students bring historic figures to life with 'Day at the Wax Museum'

CROWN POINT | Kings, presidents, astronauts, movie stars, singers and other historic icons came to life Thursday at Col. John Wheeler Middle School’s fourth annual "Day at the Wax Museum."

New K-9 joins Crown Point ranks

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Police have a new canine, a German shepherd named Ace.

Opera Tenor Daniel Rodriguez mesmerizes audience with performance

MUNSTER | The 2012–2013 Northwest Indiana Concert Association series ended recently on an emotional note as Daniel Rodriguez and his wife Marla Kavanaugh led the audience in singing “God Bless America,” the song he sang as a New York City policeman at the World Series in Yankee Stadium in th…

Crown Point officer training with department's third K-9

CROWN POINT | Crown Point police have a new K-9, a German shepherd named Ace.

WWll vets recognized tonight at 'Honor Flight' film showing

SCHERERVILLE | Local police and firefighters are inviting area residents to join them in forming an honor line tonight to pay tribute to the World War II veterans attending “Honor Flight – One Final Mission” at AMC Showplace 12 Theater.

C.P. police canine fundraiser selling T-shirts and magnets

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Police canine unit is selling T-shirts and magnets as a fundraiser.

New angel investment group starts in NWI

CROWN POINT | Northwest Indiana is now home to its own so-called "angel" investment group, the Lakeshore ArchAngels.

WWII Navy veteran was kind, gentle

World War II Navy Veteran Ernest Caputo had a kind and gentle manner, wife Lena Caputo said.

Retired IUN professor was able director

Retired Indiana University Northwest professor Garrett Cope had the ability to "maneuver and direct large groups of people," wife Barbara said.

Hammond man was kid at heart

James “Jim” Bell had a special way with all children, daughter Barbara Bell said.

Postal worker, municipal employee rescue elderly woman

CROWN POINT | A postal worker and a Crown Point Public Works employee came to the rescue of an elderly woman who had fallen and injured herself Wednesday morning.

Colonial nursing residents prepare care packages for overseas troops

CROWN POINT | Colonial Nursing Home residents Monday celebrated National Nursing Home Week by putting together care packages for US soldiers who are stationed overseas.

Rally commemorates 1937 Memorial Day Massacre

CHICAGO | Steelworkers and others will gather Saturday to mark one of the tragic events that started the modern labor movement.

Munster woman made everyone laugh

With her magnificent sense of humor, Diane Ellison-Haak had the ability to make people laugh.

Crown Point man put family first

Melvin Nicholas was passionate about his wife, daughter, grandchildren and poodles Beethoven and Harley.

Citizens, First Merchants Corp. to merge

MUNSTER | Citizens Financial Services and Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. announced Monday the two banks have agreed to merge, with First Merchants buying the Munster-based Citizens.

Valentino's co-owner could make anyone smile

Stacy Jaroscak, co-owner of Valentino's Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor in the Old Lake County Courthouse, was warm, welcoming and had a winning smile and quick wit.