T.F. North;s Zack Turner hit a line drive

T.F. North's Zack Turner is a threat at the plate, on the field or on the mound.

T.F. North's Zack Turner

T.F. North's Zack Turner sturck out 27 last year while also having 51 hits.

Conservation groups ask feds to stop Enbridge project

A coalition of 55 conservation groups on Tuesday filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation calling for an end to Enbridge Energy's Line 6B project until safety regulations are updated. The line run from Griffith, where the storag…

Crete-Monee coach Gene Cahan

Gene Cahan was relieved of his duties as Crete-Monee's athletic director.

Highland focuses on redevelopment, quality of life

The Highland Chamber of Commerce presented the Jack O'Lantern 5K Jog/5K9 last October, starting on Condit Street.

Nick Novakovich, Munster Mustangs

The Indiana High School Athletic Association formed a partnership with Indiana Special Olympics in December. Special Olympics Westlake All-Star basketball team member Nick Novakovich runs out on Feb. 22 before Munster's game against South Bend Riley. The Westlake players received new jerseys…

Michael Schlotman, Nick Novakovich, Munster Mustangs

Nick Novakovich receives a Special Olympics Westlake All-Star basketball jersey from Munster senior Michael Schlotman on Feb. 22 before the Mustangs played South Bend Riley. This event furthers the IHSAA's partnership with Indiana Special Olympics and the push to give more athletic opportuni…

Steve Herndon, Justin Rios, Munster Mustangs

Munster boys basketball player Steve Herndon presents a Mustangs' jersey to schoolmate Justin Rios, a member of the Special Olympics Westlake All-Star basketball team. The event took place before the Munster-South Bend Riley on Feb. 22.

Former Crete, Duke basketball star Henderson dead at 44

Former Crete-Monee and Duke University basketball star Phil Henderson is seen here running the Crete-Monee boys hoops team in summer camp in 2011. Henderson died Sunday at his home in the Philippines at the age of 44.

Onward, upward with the arts

Accucraft Imaging President Leon Dombrowski talks with artist Pat Hansen and art lover Joan Summit during the Art Tour last May in downtown Hammond's Merge Building.

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Bria Gaines, middle, has averaged a double-double in almost every game the past two seasons. The Blazing Trojans open postseason play Tuesday at the Class 4A Lincoln-Way East Regional.

Bloom Township's Malcolm Hurt

Bloom Township's Malcolm Hurt pursues Rich East quarterback Malcolm Miller as teammate Dominique Taylor goes in for the tackle. Hurt has been an anchor for the Blazing Trojans this season as they face Simeon tonight in a Class 8A first-round playoff game at Gately Stadium. Hurt is also a mem…

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T.F. South's Joe Young breaks away against Bremen. The Rebels will host Thornton in a Class 7A first-round playoff game. The two met in the first round of the 2008 Class 7A playoffs, with Thornton winning 32-24. South is making its 13th playoff appearance in the last 15 years.

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T.F. South running back Saleem Sanford has rushed for 736 yards and has a total of 17 touchdowns. He has also caught 19 passes for 383 yards and is also a good blocker. On defense, the free safety has 31 solo tackles, 13 assists and two interceptions. The Rebels (7-1) have won seven straight…

Illinois Lutheran center Justin Clayton

Illinois Lutheran center Justin Clayton, left, moves past Beecher's Matt Herlitz. The two schools meet Wednesday at the Class 1A Manteno Regional.

Crete-Monee football team looks to remain undefeated

Crete Monee quarterback Marcus Terrell has thrown for 1,561 yards and 19 touchdowns this season as the Class 6A No. 1 Warriors are 6-0. They have not lost a regular-season game since 2010 and have won 18 straight regular-season contests.

T.F. South prepares for No. 2 Lemont

T.F. South has won four straight games with its only loss to Class 6A No. 1 Crete-Monee. Tonight, the Rebels face Class 6A No. 2 Lemont in Lemont in a key South Suburban Blue matchup.

T.F. South'a Saleem Sanford

T.F. South running back Saleem Sanford eludes Crete Monee defenders during the season opener. Sanford has been a plus on both sides of the ball. The Rebels will need to be on their game tonight as they face undefeated Lemont in a South Suburban Blue contest.

T.F. South running back Joe Young

T.F. South running back Joe Young has been one of several running backs who have made a contribution to the Rebels' 4-1 start and three-game winning streak.

Lansing

The Days Inn, 17356 S. Torrence Ave., Lansing.

Associate Pastor Allen’s funeral set for Friday at Family Christian Center

Associate Pastor David Jordan Allen works in his office in 2009 at the Family Christian Center in Munster. Allen died Monday morning after a battle with cancer.

Family Christian Center Associate Pastor Allen passes away

Associated Pastor David Jordan Allen of the Family Christian Center in Munster works in his office in 2009. Allen died Monday morning after a battle with cancer.

Prayers urged for Family Christian Center's Allen

Pastor David Jordan Allen of the Family Christian Center in Munster works in his office in 2009.

Lowell readies for the holidays

A Jim's Repair Service representative steers a lighted train in Lowell's Parade of Lights two years ago. The Parade of Lights returns this year, along with other holiday events.

Lowell readies for the holidays

Santa Claus waves to the crowd gathered for the Parade of Lights two years ago in downtown Lowell. The man from the North Pole will return this year.

Griffith focusing on business

Fifteen Barenie family members worked three days to create another Halloween display for the season at 917 E. Miller St. in Griffith. Town officials are hoping to make Griffith a walkable, "people-oriented" community.

Dyer working to retain small-town feel

St. Thomas More Elementary School eight-grader Bradley Sikora, under the bag, helps with the launch of 1,000 balloons at the Prayer Service in Celebration of Life held on the west grounds of St. Margaret Mercy Hospital in Dyer on Oct. 4.

Rosh Hashanah

Host Henry Feinberg holds the challah while Rabbi Michael Stevens, second from right, gives a blessing during a Rosh Hashanah dinner with Susan and Michael Zweig, on left, and hostess Debbie Feinberg.

Matt Blume and Brent Alexander

Matt Blume, left, was the winner at last year's Popcorn Panic. Brent Alexander, right, placed second.

Hammond's family friendly, 'Bizarre' tradition continues

In a Vegas style show, Bob Drobac stars as Elvis Presley at the 2011 Bizarre Bazaar. This year's event will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hammond's Harrison Park.

Body found along Lake Michigan is missing VU student

Emergency rescue workers walk in Lake Michigan in search of missing Valparaiso University student Rayan Sami A. Bokhari in August.

Research shows laughter really is the best medicine

Laughter Yoga Class instructor Tanaz Bamboat (center) checks posture as the attendees stretch out to begin the laughter class.

Research shows laughter really is the best medicine

Tanaz Bamboat leads the laughter with clapping hands at a Laughter Yoga class.

Fairgrounds cleanup crew rates ribbon

Trees stumps dot the Lake County Fairgrounds property as a result of an early June storm that knocked down as many as 92 trees and littered the 78 acres with branches, leaves and debris. A massive cleanup ensued in order for the fair to open on time.

Howard Cohen

Purdue University Calumet Chancellor Howard Cohen speaks during a student convocation last fall. Cohen is retiring as chancellor after 10 years at the helm of the Hammond campus.

Crown Point runner Laicee Pierce

Crown Point runner Laicee Pierce, right, will run cross country for Indiana University in the fall.

Roosevelt High celebrates rich history

Tony Bennett announced in April the state would take over failing Roosevelt Career and Technical Academy in Gary.

D.205 superintendent stepping down

Superintendent Thornton Township High Schools District 205 J. Kamala Buckner speaks Oct. 2 at the educational conference and expo at Thornridge High School in Dolton. Buckner is resigning June 30, one year ahead of the end of her contract.

Valparaiso pitcher Jerrick Suiter delivers against Crown Point

Valparaiso pitcher Jerrick Suiter delivers against Crown Point on April 12.

Valparaiso pitcher Jerrick Suiter delivers against Crown Point

Valparaiso pitcher Jerrick Suiter delivers against Crown Point on April 12. The Valparaiso senior was chosen Wednesday by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 35th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. He was taken with the 1,069th pick.

Towering Mother of God statue arrives in St. John

St. John Evangelist Church parishioners gather in April for a look at the "Our Lady of the New Millennium" statue. Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago and Bishop Dale Melczek of the Gary Diocese will join the Rev. Sammie Maletta, pastor of St. John the Evangelist, for an hour-long…

Former Crete-Monee and Duke University basketball star Phil Henderson

Former Crete-Monee and Duke University basketball star Phil Henderson is running the Crete-Monee boys hoops team in summer camp, according to Crete athletic director Gene Cahan.

M'ville hopes for commercial growth

Snow covers the lighted displays at Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville.

Societal organizations always willing to help

St. Jude House in Crown Point has an annual candlelight vigil and walk to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Societal organizations always willing to help

St. Jude House has its annual candlelight vigil honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence with a walk from the main gate of the Lake County Fairgrounds to First United Methodist Church on Main Street in Crown Point.

Societal organizations always willing to help

Bags holding candles are put on tables at First United Methodist Church in Crown Point, the end point of the annual St. Jude House candlelight vigil and walk to raise funds for St. Jude to help those suffering from domestic violence.

Salvation Army kettle drive kicks off

Santa and Devin Felker, 4, laugh at the Griffith Aviation's Pilot with Presents program held at the Griffith Airport. All toys will be donated to The Salvation Army for the Angel Tree program.

Munster's Tom Bolanowski

Munster junior Tom Bolanowski is coming off a second-place finish at the Crown Point Regional. His time was 16 minutes, 23 seconds.

Obama administration seeks tougher pipeline oversight

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Obama administration seeks tougher pipeline oversight

072810jabOILCREW3 JIM BIS | THE TIMES HAMMOND - Pipeline workers ready the pipe at the corners of 172nd and Wicker Avenue to attach and weld a protective sleave to the weakened pipe as detected by the computer monitoring program run on the pipe recently.