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Antoine King, who oversees receiving and inventory control for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, counts the number of boxes per pallet to confirm the correct number has been received from the USDA.

Food bank ramps up efforts during holiday season

May 13, 2019 at 3:14 a.m.

Marshall Anderson, 71, had a plan for what he wanted to do in his retirement years. "Once I retired in 2010, I knew I wanted to start giving back," he...

Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old boy killed by a Cleveland, Ohio, police officer in 2014 addresses the crowd at Indiana University Northwest on Thursday.

Mother of slain preteen speaks at IU Northwest

May 13, 2019 at 3:14 a.m.

Samaria Rice positioned herself behind the podium and gazed into the audience as she recounted her journey since the death of her 12-year-old son Tamir Rice, who was fatally shot...

Charlie Brown, D-Gary, chats before the start of the session as members of the Indiana house and senate were sworn in at the state capitol in Indianapolis, IN., Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016.

General Assembly seated for 2017 session

May 13, 2019 at 3:11 a.m.

Although Rep. Earl Harris Jr. was sworn-in for the first time as a state representative Tuesday afternoon, the Statehouse is like an old friend. His father, the late Earl Harris,...

Tippy transitions from town to county role

May 13, 2019 at 3:08 a.m.

After serving nine years on Schererville's Town Council, Lake County Commissioner-elect Jerry Tippy will be transitioning to the county level. Tippy recently defeated incumbent Lake County Commissioner Gerry Scheub in...

Jim Schoon jokes around with Sierra Black, 19, for whom he and his wife Joan hold guardianship.

Drug epidemic leads to heightened need for foster parents in Indiana

May 13, 2019 at 3:09 a.m.

Joan Schoon's desire to be a foster parent was born out of compassion and sympathy. As a teenager, she remembers listening to her friends who were foster children complain about...

Erica Jordan, right, and Lawrence Kelly unload their cars with items which will become Thanksgiving gift baskets distributed to those in need for the holiday.

Motorcycle club spreading holiday cheer

May 13, 2019 at 3:09 a.m.

As Thanksgiving approaches, Erica Jordan is intent on ensuring a few less-fortunate families are able to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast. "A lot of us are fortunate and working and it's...

Veterans reflect on holiday, remember service

May 13, 2019 at 3:06 a.m.

Bob Kuepler struggles to hold back tears as he reflects on the three tours he served in Vietnam. Nearly 50 years later, Kuepler is still trying to cope with the...

Aldwin "Ham" Livingston discusses his vision of a "Young Gentlemen's League" to teach respect and confidence to those who do not have a male role model in their lives.

South Shore SOUP ladles bowls ideas

May 13, 2019 at 3:05 a.m.

An audience of around 40 sat eating butternut squash soup last week as they listened to Aldwin Livingston describe his vision of starting a Young Gentleman's League. Dressed in a...

Henry Maday Jr. of Cedar Lake views the traveling war memorial on display at the Armory in Hammond.

War memorial honors Indiana’s fallen heroes

May 13, 2019 at 3:04 a.m.

Henry Maday Jr. didn't know any of the deceased soldiers on the memorial but as a Vietnam veteran he said he felt compelled to pay homage to the service members...

Hoosiers have options in presidential election

May 13, 2019 at 3:04 a.m.

If you're dissatisfied with Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton or Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson in this year's presidential presidential election you have other options. Fifteen to be exact. While Hoosiers are...

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