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.

Griffith man was warm, generous

Ned Smith was a generous, hard-working man who was always willing to do things for others, said his granddaughter, Linsey Waterstraat.

Man devoted life to practicing law

Ronald Spangler was a strong moral compass for his family and always took time to discuss important issues, said his daughter, Deb Barbanel.

Business finally linked to Schneider water, sewer utilities

SCHNEIDER | After six years of using a private well in violation of town ordinance, a local business will be getting hooked up for municipal water and sewer utilities.

L.C. senior fights through leg ailments to continue quest for state medal

ST. JOHN | With a scholarship to Grand Valley State already secured, Riley Wayco could have called it a prep career.

Yadron delivers game-winning single in sixth inning as Boone Grove tops Hebron

ROCHESTER | Kirsten Spangenberg's rough defensive day suddenly didn't matter when the Boone Grove junior lifted a blast to left field in the sixth inning on Monday night.

RailCats’ all-time home run leader happy in fifth season with RailCats

GARY | As with most players in independent baseball, Cristian Guerrero has had many travels.

PNC graduation honors inspirational students

VALPARAISO | The family and friends of graduates were among the first to be congratulated at the 45th commencement of Purdue North Central.

Murphy pitches shutout as Munster ousts L.C.

HIGHLAND | Munster pitcher Carly Murphy is a senior and has pitched in big softball games before.

Kouts bats help Fillies advance at Class A sectional

LACROSSE | The Kouts bats needed three innings before jump starting in the opening round of the Class A softball sectional, but once they got going, they didn’t slow down.

T.F. South beats North, will face Plainfield Central today at Joliet Central

LANSING | T.F. South's Daviea Cowans usually has trouble waiting back on slower pitchers.

Fearsome threesome’ leads St. Francis into sectional

Opposing teams facing the heart of the St. Francis de Sales softball lineup may want to execute a new strategy over the remainder of the postseason: take the softball and just throw it over the outfield fence, there’s a good chance it’s going to end up there anyway.

Red Cedars Museum new home for Woody's Barbershop in Cedar Lake

CEDAR LAKE | The late Cedar Lake barber Burdette “Woody” Wood was such a free spirit he got his own segment on the local PBS series "Wild Chicago" years ago.

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.

Dyer will receive 30-cent payment for e-cycling pickups

DYER | The town has approved an amendment to its e-cycling contract.

LaCrosse High School raising money for sick student

LACROSSE | LaCrosse High School is rallying behind one of its students to receive a kidney from her father after nearly dying.

WWII Navy veteran was kind, gentle

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

Sculptures to go up at Washington Park

MICHIGAN CITY | The art movement that has spurred a budding comeback of Michigan City's downtown will be enhanced with sculptures extending to the city's lakefront.

Village backs 2 percent employee pay hikes, recommends property tax break

SOUTH HOLLAND | The Village Board approved to a pay hike of 2 percent Monday for all its employees while also recommending that the Cook County Board grant a significant property tax break to a local business that wishes to expand.

D168 officials pleased with large payment from Illinois government

SAUK VILLAGE | It’s not uncommon for school district officials to be upset with Illinois state government, which often falls behind on the general state aid payments for their overall funding.

Williams attributes Lynwood success to working together

LYNWOOD | The Village Board transitioned from old to new Tuesday with little change, and Village President Eugene Williams said he thinks that benefits local residents.

Munster may hurdle park maintenance funding obstacle

MUNSTER – The Redevelopment Commission is exploring how to fund ongoing maintenance at Centennial Park and other municipal parks.

Lansing D.158 to issue $10M in bonds for school upgrades

LANSING | The Lansing Elementary District 158 School Board is proceeding with plans to sell $10 million in working cash bonds to pay for improvements to district buildings.

Meal prices rise slightly at Hanover Community School Corp.

CEDAR LAKE | Breakfast and lunch prices are going up a bit across the board in Hanover Community School Corp.

VU graduates urged to unite a diverse world

VALPARAISO | The president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief called on nearly 700 Valparaiso University graduates to help unite a diverse and deeply divided world.

Lazier back in Indy 500 field

SPEEDWAY | It almost seemed an indignity.

Gary cops seek information in shooting death of E.C. man

GARY | The death of an East Chicago man found early Saturday in an SUV in Gary was ruled a homicide, authorities said.

PUC success story encourages grads to impress early in workplace

MERRILLVILLE | “It’s a great day because the world is waiting for you. Don’t listen to all the talking heads about how the nation’s best days are behind us.”

RailCats walk off winners

GARY | Danny Pulfer has been a true utility man, playing every position but pitcher since his second year of college.

Indiana School Board Association reps decry level of state funding for public education

SCHERERVILLE | Education and school reform in Indiana mean different things to state legislators and those responsible for educating students in the state’s public schools.

Quinn uses commencement speech to tout ammunition magazine restrictions

SOUTH HOLLAND | Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn used graduation ceremonies Sunday at South Suburban College to urge support for a proposal that would ban the sale or delivery of ammunition magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds at a time.

REGION COLLEGIANS: DeMuth, Donley help Hoosiers claim Big Ten baseball title

Talk about a long time coming.

PRO BASEBALL NOTES: The Cell hosts NW Indiana Sox Fan Night Friday

Sorry, Ozzie Guillen won’t be there except as a fan. He won’t be managing either team.

Mustang back in the saddle for postseason ride

Munster’s Jessica Rooth earned a spot on the IHSAA All-State first team last year at the No. 1 singles position.

Former champ White on top at Illiana

SCHERERVILLE | With five track championships and numerous feature victories to his credit, Mike White is an experienced stock car racer at Illiana Motor Speedway.

Times/Pepsi Classic semifinals set

HAMMOND | Chuck Podkul Jr. always seems to be one of the most popular guys in the bowling center.

Face to face

Sometimes job candidates can be their own worst enemy.

Spring brings out the animal in the region

PORTER COUNTY | Spring is a season for blooming flowers, chirping birds, and wildlife that is either emerging from hibernation or thriving as creatures look for food after the winter thaw.

Moving in the right direction

The fact that buyer demand remains strong as more homes come on the market from a combination of existing stock and new housing starts are all strong indicators that both buyers and sellers are continuing to respond to the extreme affordability low mortgage interest rates provide for them to…

Need to sell before you buy? 101 reasons to call a Realtor today

Far from just driving buyers around or simply placing for sale signs in yards, the daily routine of a real estate agent involves a great many interactions with current and prospective clients, other agents and brokers, appraisers, attorneys, home inspectors, lenders, title companies and more…

Rebranding the stockpile

“Stockpiling” is the term couponers have long used for shopping ahead of sales cycles, then storing groceries and supplies until the next sale. It’s a great strategy for shelf-stable, non-perishable or freezer-stable items because prices fluctuate. Buying at a low sale price, with coupons, e…

IU Northwest offers flexibility for adult learners

Typically, the thought of college life evokes images of young people, ivy-covered buildings, dormitory life, football tailgates and basketball’s “final four.”

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.

Homewood Flossmoor finishes fourth in Class 3A

CHARLESTON | Homewood Flossmoor girls head track coach Rob Assise is a brilliant predictor.

Patience pays off for RailCats' reliever Kyle Lindquist

GARY | Saturday was Hat Night at U.S. Steel Yard, so it was fitting that the stadium’s newest contracted inhabitant has worn many hats in the past month.

Steel execs address strengths, challenges of North American industry

To stay competitive globally and to grow, the North American steel industry needs reasonable, streamlined and effectively enforced policies from the U.S. and Canadian governments, top steel executives said.

Vikings routed by Chicago Christian in regional championship

PALOS HEIGHTS | Illiana Christian coach Mike Oppenhuis knew going into Saturday's 2A Agricultural Science Regional championship game that Chicago Christian was going to be ready to play.