Marine visits Griffith school before heading to California

U.S. Marines Pvt. Christopher Curnow, 19, takes questions Tuesday morning from students in Mary Sanger's third-grade class at Wadsworth Elementary School in Griffith. Curnow had been writing to Sanger's students as he went through basic training in San Diego. "I grew up watching fighting mov…

Alumni gather to cheer on Hoosiers

Jim McNabney, of Highland, winces Friday night at The Bullpen bar in Schererville as he watches Indiana University battle the University of Kentucky.

Alumni gather to cheer on Hoosiers

Peg Callahan, left, of Munster, cheers along with other local Indiana University fans and alumni at The Bullpen bar in Schererville on Friday night as they watch the Hoosiers take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats in Atlanta.

Kouts' Birky adjusts to new inside role

Kouts basketball player Andrew Birky will play in the 75th annual and final South County Tournament next week. His father also played in the South County when he was in high school.

Kouts' Birky adjusts to new inside role

Kouts basketball player Andrew Birky will play in the 75th annual and final South County Tournament next week. His father also played in the South County when he was in high school.

Dave Ryan

Dave Ryan is executive director of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce.

Feds investigating Lake County officers

Lake County police Officers Ronald Slusser and Edward Kabella are listed as gun dealers under E&R Law Enforcement Sales at this residence at 448 S. Madison St. in Crown Point, according to sources familiar with the investigation. A home at 448 S. Madison St, Crown Point for FEDSHERIFF story

Bill Nangle

Times Executive Editor Bill Nangle.

Cal Bellamy, Honorary Member

Honorary Member Cal Bellamy, Krieg DeVault LLP

Patrick Bankston, Healthcare

Healthcare, Patrick Bankston, Northwest Indiana Healthcare Council, Indiana University Northwest School of Medicine

Peter Novak Jr., Housing

Housing, Peter Novak Jr., Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors

Dave Ryan, Commerce

Commerce, Dave Ryan, Northwest Indiana Chamber Executives Association

Jim Flannery, Quality of Life

Quality of Life, Jim Flannery, Quality of Life Council

Bill Wellman, Honorary Member

Honorary Member Bill Wellman, Whiteco Industries

Breed has long history in the United States

Although most Americans think that the quarter horse is America's only breed, there are others including the American saddlebred.

Man dies after driving into Lemon Lake

JOHN J. WATKINS | THE TIMES Emergency personnel pull a Hanover Township man from the frigid waters of Lemon Lake after he drove his van onto the frozen lake Tuesday. Rescuers were unable to save the 27-year-old, and the Lake County coroner's office has listed his death as an apparent suicide.

Man dies after driving into Lemon Lake

JOHN J. WATKINS | THE TIMES Emergency personnel pull a Hanover Township man from the frigid waters of Lemon Lake Tuesday after he drove his van onto the frozen lake Tuesday. The 27-year-old, who died in what officials suspect was a suicide attempt, apparently drove across 100 yards of grass …

Man dies after driving into Lemon Lake

JOHN J. WATKINS | THE TIMES Tire tracks lead to the frigid waters of Lemon Lake after a 27-year-old man drove his vehicle into the lake, which is just east of Cedar Lake. Rescuers were unable to save the man Tuesday afternoon.

Man dies after driving into Lemon Lake

JOHN J. WATKINS | THE TIMES Emergency personnel pull a Hanover Township man from the frigid waters of Lemon Lake after he drove his vehicle onto the lake Tuesday. Rescuers were unable to save the 27-year-old.

Dozens of local dancers featured in Chicago's 'Nutcracker'

PHOTO PROVIDED BY HERBERT MIGDOLL Fourteen-year-old Jessica Ivetich, of Munster, will soon retire from the Joffrey Ballet's "Nutcracker" because of her age.