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Adam Hernandez, 11, filled the role of the dad who worked as an Elvis impersonator.

Library reading program all shook up with Elvis finale

May 13, 2019 at 5:38 a.m.

Elvis was in the house recently at the Hammond Public Library. In fact, two versions of the famous singer appeared. They were acting as the famous singer at two different...

Adreinne Askew of East Chicago (right) points out areas of interest on the Puerto Rico map to her cousin J-Mar Taylor, 9.

History, culture of Puerto Rico on display at East Chicago library

July 2, 2019 at 3:18 a.m.

The usual quiet atmosphere in the East Chicago Public Library went by the wayside when the “Viva Puerto Rico! — A Community Reborn” event began, but no one seemed to...

Visitors dance to the tunes of the Tri-City Drive band at Hammond's annual Polka Party.

Fun times abound at Polka Party in Hammond with Polish food, dancing

May 13, 2019 at 5:38 a.m.

A recent scene at the Hammond Marina was reminiscent of a big Saturday night Polish wedding reception — traditional food and drinks, friends and strangers alike socializing, and an upbeat...

Lisa Rudell of Miller pauses under the arch of the "Straw Bale Garden" as she admires the unique greenery planted in bales of straw.

Secret gardens in bloom duing Miller Garden Club walking tour

May 13, 2019 at 5:37 a.m.

Garden enthusiasts got a chance to peruse six unique and elaborate hidden gardens as part of this year’s Secret Garden Walk sponsored by the Miller Garden Club. The 18th annual...

Teri Schneider of Highland enjoys the patio view with friends during the recent Hammond Senior Day event.

Hammond treats local seniors to scenic luncheon

May 13, 2019 at 5:36 a.m.

Activities for senior citizens abound throughout northwest Indiana, but not too many cities stage a special summer luncheon for them. Add a peaceful lake view, some live music, a few...

HPL interns Edwardo Castillo and Jessica Contreras design a welcoming board to visitors at Pulaski Park in north Hammond.

Hammond brings libraries to local parks

May 13, 2019 at 5:35 a.m.

The Hammond Public Library is taking to local parks this summer to offer stories, crafts and the opportunity to sign up for a library card. Each Friday, the Librarians Around...

Patty Maeschke (aka The Bra Lady) of Lowell was a professional Bra Fitter appearing at the event.

Women’s health in the spotlight

May 13, 2019 at 5:33 a.m.

Girls just want to have fun, and more than 75 area women recently lived up this adage during, Healthy Night Out With The Girls at Methodist Hospital Southlake. “This is...

Sally Starine, 4, of Highland, tries her luck at seeking pond residents during the Pond Exploration program at Oak Ridge Prairie.

Discovering what lives beneath the surface

May 13, 2019 at 5:33 a.m.

What’s in a pond? After a recent three-hour nature session at Oak Ridge Prairie, dozens of children can intelligently answer that question at length. Participants spent the morning wading in...

Margaret Michailides, 7, takes her turn at designing the mural for the rain barrel at Humane Indiana's Critter Camp.

Critter Camp gives Northwest Indiana kids a hands-on approach to nature

May 13, 2019 at 5:30 a.m.

Camps for kids abound during the summer months, but there’s a very unique one that has continued in popularity for the past few years. Critter Camp at Humane Indiana Inc....

A recently sworn-in US citizen holds his flower, certificate and a copy of the program at the 4th of July Naturalization Ceremony at Wolf Lake on Wednesday.

47 new U.S. citizens take oath in Hammond during annual exercise

May 13, 2019 at 5:30 a.m.

The City of Hammond’s annual Fourth of July Naturalization Ceremony, which began more than 40 years ago, welcomed 47 new citizens Wednesday at the Wolf Lake Pavilion. “We are a...

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