Disability-rights advocates at NIRPC

Renae Jackson, right, of Gary, talks with Rudy Velasco, of East Chicago, before Thursday's meeting of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission. The two were there to urge that people with disabilities be given more of a voice in formulating a new public participation plan for NIRPC.

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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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.

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Honor your military heroes by emailing us their photos

MUNSTER | In honor of Memorial Day, www.nwicommunities.com is celebrating the men and women that make this country the wonderful "land of the free and the home of the brave."

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Charges filed in Westville animal cruelty case

LAPORTE | A Westville area man is now charged with severely beating his malnourished dog after the pet killed one of the chickens he kept at his mobile home.

Team Audi recognized with Magna Society award

Nick Zelisko, Patrick Whelan, Chris Gurley, Greg Drobach, Steve Partyka, Van Gurley, Jr., Mac Cannon, Wesley Griffith, Brian Sternburg, Adam Hutchinson, Kevin Brumfield, Craig Sternburg.

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Wheeler Middle 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."

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Healthy U at Avalon Ballroom. DIY Network's favorite kitchen crasher, Alison Victoria

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Healthy U at Avalon Ballroom.

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Healthy U at Avalon Ballroom.

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The Times presents seminar about marketing in a digital age

MUNSTER | The The Times Media Co. is offering solutions to ensure businesses are found in the realm of Internet searches and how business owners and executives can stay on top of how their business is being represented online.

IUN plans resource workshop for women, minority business owners

Indiana University Northwest and the Indiana Department of Administration invite minority and women business executives to a resource workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday in the John W. Anderson Library Conference Center, Room 105, on the IUN campus

Kipper on Cars: Into the electric future

For most urban areas, electric cars are a growing convenience. Charging stations are available on every other block, and as long as residents are only driving a short distance within the confines of the city, a long range tank of gas is not needed.

Pallet Projects: DIY-ers create recycled design

A little imagination and a knack for removing nails is all it takes to create trendy furniture and home décor using pallet wood.

Valpo man was friend to all

Neil Wesley was a kind and loving man, said Joan Wesley, his wife of 38 years.

JobSource receives $5,000 from Fifth Third Bank

VALPARAISO | JobSource, the community employment division of Opportunity Enterprises, has received a $5,000 grant from Fifth Third Bank to purchase iPads for its staff.

Opportunity Enterprises seeking volunteers for Mudathlon

VALPARAISO | Opportunity Enterprises is seeking volunteers to work at the Mudathlon 3-mile race on July 20 at Graeber Family Farms in Boone Grove. It will receive $10 for every volunteer who works at the event on behalf of OE.

Griffith Tri Kappa announces state scholarship winner

GRIFFITH | The state organization of Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority awards a variety of scholarships to college students throughout Indiana each spring.

Nonprofit director starts tutoring program to fight poverty

Northwest Indiana native Jordan Hestermann strives to find solutions to poverty as director and founder of nonprofit organization Becoming We the People.

WWII veterans invited to an unforgettable day of honor

All area World War II military veterans are invited to join their comrades for an unforgettable day of honor in Washington D.C. thanks to Honor Flight Chicago.

WorkOne helping students land jobs

HAMMOND | Marvin Alvarez is the first member of his family to attend college. He also works part-time and plans to graduate this spring from Ivy Tech Community College in Michigan City.

PSC Foundation hosts annual golf outing fundrasier

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Prairie State College Foundation is hosting the 20th annual golf outing on June 3, at the Idlewild Country Club,at 19201 Dixie Highway in Flossmoor.

Renowned professors to speak on classroom management

UNIVERSITY PARK | The definitive voices on classroom management, Harry Wong and his wife, Rosemary Wong, will provide important insight, information, and strategies to administrators and teachers on June 24 and 25, at the Holiday Inn in Matteson.

Indiana Dunes State park offers glamorous camping weekend

CHESTERTON | If “roughing it” isn’t for you, Indiana Dunes State Park is offering a themed weekend for camping glamorously, May 31 through June 2

Stay in shape wth Zumba, Pilates and sand volleyball

CROWN POINT | Join the Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department for Zumba and Pilates classes, or stay in shape while having fun on the sand volleyball court.

Lansing teen becomes Eagle Scout

LANSING | Kevan Polanski, of Troop 276, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with a project for St. Ann Catholic Church.

Whiting ideal for a "staycation," now and in early times

People often talk about "staycations" these days. And if you are staying in Whiting this summer, there is definitely enough to do all summer long, from lying in the sun at Whihala Beach to listening to a symphony orchestra under the stars, to cheering at baseball games, to checking out the c…

Lansing nonprofit begins plans for Autumn Fest

Members of the board of LACE, Lansing Association for Community Events, meet to discuss plans for cruise nights and Lansing Autumn Fest. The nonprofit group was formed following last year's Lansing Autumn Fest and will organize community events throughout the year.

T.F. South graduate winner of Patti Leach Memorial Scholarship

LANSING | The Committee for the Patti Leach Memorial Scholarship has announced the 2013 recipient of the award is Shannon Pollard, a graduate of Thornton Fractional South High School.

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District announces 'Music in the Park' concert series

FLOSSMOOR | The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District announces its 2013 summer of free concerts in the park at the Marie Irwin band shell, in Irwin Park at Ridge Road and Highland Avenue in Homewood.

Youth orchestra names honorees, plans auditions

MUNSTER | Twelve members of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra have been selected to participate in Indiana and Illinois state honor musical groups during the current academic year.

Register at Hobart Y for youth baseball

HOBART | Registration ends Saturday for the Hobart Family YMCA Youth T-Ball /Coach Pitch program, a developmental league for ages 3 to 7.

GSU opening sustainable community garden

UNIVERSITY PARK | Grab your gardening gloves and head to Governors State University’s organic community garden, opening this spring on GSU’s main campus in University Park.

Deep River Waterpark set to open Friday

MERRILLVILLE | Weather permitting, Deep River Waterpark will open for the season Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will be open daily through Memorial Day.

Exercise, education and support offered to cancer patients

MUNSTER | Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Road, offers free education programs, mind/body/spirit classes and support groups for those with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers. Call (219) 836-3349 to register for all programs.

Buckley Homestead will host Hoosier River Watch in June

LOWELL | Those with a keen interest in the water quality of rivers and other waterways are urged to reserve a spot now for the Hoosier River Watch Workshop on June 14 at Buckley Homestead County Park.