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GALLERY: The Times Photos of the Week
Westville's Brian Jackson rolls in for two on Wednesday in Kouts.
Westville's Dillon Walpole hits two over Tri-Township's Ethan Dailey on Wednesday in Kouts.
Westville's Dillon Walpole scoops in two on Wednesday in Kouts.
Marquette Catholic's Vaughn Rael-Kludt jumps high for a pass on Wednesday in Kouts.
Kouts' Lucas Kleckner tries a shot over Marquette Catholic's Colson Dobre on Wednesday in Kouts.
Kouts' Eli Harper is fouled by Marquette Catholic's Colson Dobre on Wednesday in Kouts.
East Chicago Central's Keontaye Bell gets orders from his coach Jeremiah Ochoa on Tuesday in East Chicago.
East Chicago Central's Dominique Murphy Jr. and Griffith's Nathan Visak scramble for the ball on Tuesday in East Chicago.
Valparaiso Creative Center Executive Director Jessica Corral poses with donor plaque inside the new Valpo Creates Center, which will be opened at a public event Thursday.
Valparaiso Creative Center Executive Director Jessica Corral poses outside the new Valpo Creates Center which will be opened at a public event Thursday.
Edison Elementary School principal Adam White hands out literature to a parents on the possible consequence of federal funding cuts. The effort was part of the "Protect Our Kids" day of action organized by teachers across Hammond schools on Thursday.
School City of Hobart Superintendent Peggy Buffington speaks to residents during an informational session about the district's operating referendum. Voters will decide on May 6 whether to renew the measure for another eight years.
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. delivers his 2025 State of the City address at an event held by the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce at Dynasty Banquets on Calumet Avenue.
The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is about to undergo a major overhaul. The old exhibition room will be turned into an expanded gift shop and new exhibits will be installed in the lobby.
The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is about to undergo a major overhaul. The old exhibition room will be turned into an expanded gift shop and new exhibits will be installed in the lobby.
The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is about to undergo a major overhaul. The old exhibition room will be turned into an expanded gift shop and new exhibits will be installed in the lobby.
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton presents to an enthusiastic crowd at St. Timothy Community Church about Gary's proposal for a new Lake County convention center.
Portage fans rush the court after their team's victory over Merrillville on Saturday in Valparaiso.
Merrillville's Josiah Jones guards Portage's Samuel Wellman on Saturday in Valparaiso.
Portage's Garrett Clark loses the ball to Merrillville's Jalen McAlister on Saturday in Valparaiso.
Merrillville's Cayden Thompson shoots over Portage's O'Mari Evens on Saturday in Valparaiso.
Boone Grove's Jack Stevens hits for a pair on Friday in Hebron.
Boone Grove's Mark Rowland gets jammed up by Hebron's Spencer Spinks and Brody Hale on Friday in Hebron.
Hebron's Spencer Wynsma pulls up to hit two on Friday in Hebron.
21st Century's Lemetrius Williams guards Andrean's James Finley on Friday in Hebron.
Andrean's Jerry Triplett makes the shot and is fouled in the process on Friday in Hebron.
Andrean's Paul Gilvydis pulls down a rebound on Friday in Hebron.
The Cypress Log Cabin has been transformed into a rental by a new company, In the Dunes, which is now doing rentals inside Indiana Dunes National Park.
