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The Moms Taking Charge group distributed information about their organization during the event. Pictured are, from left, Carmen Vasquez, Family Support Registrar; Joy Berry, Executive Director, Healthy East Chicago; Ashley Baggett; and Tiffanie Williams, Family Support Specialist.

Health screenings, talks focus on heart health

May 23, 2019 at 8:14 a.m.

Each month, Mary Ann Bassinger of Gary religiously schedules community health events on her to-do calendar. The recently retired nurse started this tradition many years ago and plans to continue,...

Indianapolis native Karen Land explains the specifics of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race, which is held every March in Alaska. Land discussed the equipment she used when she participated in the Iditarod Dog Sled Race.

Iditarod competitor tells musher tales

May 23, 2019 at 8:14 a.m.

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is a unique, long-distance race that tests competitors' endurance and mettle through the unforgiving winter landscape of Alaska. The race has its roots in...

Attendees to a recent session at the Methodist Hospitals Northlake campus end their meeting with hugs and a prayer, led by chaplain Calvin White.

Methodist Hospitals’ group helps those coping with loss

May 23, 2019 at 8:14 a.m.

Moving on with life after experiencing the death of someone close can be devastating. Fortunately, there is help available to deal with the aftermath. Methodist Hospitals offers a weekly Living...

Upward Bound recruiter Brandon Smith, center, talks with Upward Bound students Zakyra Jordan, left, and Julia Cook-Jones.

Students get leg up on college with Upward Bound at Purdue Northwest

May 23, 2019 at 8:14 a.m.

Preparing for all of the aspects involved in a college education — such as entrance exams, grade-point averages and financial responsibility — can be daunting. Representatives of Purdue University Northwest's...

PAWS cashier Alexis Roe sets up a display for visitors to the Tri-Annual Book Sale that benefits the Humane Indiana shelter in Munster.

Book sale offers variety, chance to help out animals

May 23, 2019 at 8:14 a.m.

Bargain hunters found many treasures recently during the Tri-Annual Book Sale at PAWS, Humane Indiana's Resale Shoppe. Thousands of adult and children's' books, CDs, and DVDs were neatly displayed on...

Historian Les Marszalek (right) shows visitors his collection of Native American artifacts.

Winter Wonderland fest celebrates Wolf Lake

May 23, 2019 at 8:13 a.m.

The 17th Annual Bi-State Winter Wonderland at Wolf Lake found dozens of visitors to the Environmental Education Center in Hammond, as well as to the William A. Powers Visitors Center...

Once the evergreens lit up, flames shot high high in the air, as observed by 200 people circled around the fire in Highland's Main Square Park.

Capping the holidays with Twelfth Night bonfire

May 23, 2019 at 8:13 a.m.

Bonfires usually take place during football season kickoff rallies or fair weather outdoor activities, but a huge one recently lit up Main Square Park. The annual Twelfth Night Tree Burning...

Megan Mikuly, 4, of Griffith, checked out the snowflake tree during the festivities.

Kids get a chance to ring in 2018

May 23, 2019 at 8:13 a.m.

Hundreds of youngsters found the perfect opportunity to ring in 2018 with their families by attending a daytime version of a New Year's Eve gala. The event, 2018 Glitterific Bellabration:...

Serving up hot chocolate for the crowd at Highland's New Year's Eve celebration were Jamie Thomas, left, and Jocelyn Serna, of Deez Eatz concessions.

Highland fireworks brighten up chilly New Year

May 23, 2019 at 8:13 a.m.

Although the outdoor temperature was in the single digits, the traditional New Year's Eve celebration at Highland's Main Square Park went off without a hitch. Hundreds of people filled the...

The "Four Flats and a Sharp" ensemble from the Highland Community Band performed at the concert.

Highland Community Band brings holiday cheer

May 23, 2019 at 8:13 a.m.

The Kerrick family each holiday season plans a few outings that appeal to all family members. The recent Holiday Concert at Highland High School, performed by the Highland Community Band,...

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