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After the decorations at Highland's Main Square Park were lit up, many people posed under the large sculptures for family pictures.

Highland Santa parade helps start holiday season

May 23, 2019 at 8:11 a.m.

The 2017 holiday season officially kicked off last Saturday in Highland with the traditional Santa Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony and Craft Show & Vendor Fair. These annual events welcomed crowds...

The Aqua Tigers team from Jefferson School practices before the afternoon competition of the First Lego League Invitational in Hammond.

Lego competition combines learning, fun

December 17, 2018 at 3:21 p.m.

Judging by the huge turnout at the recent, 19th annual School City of Hammond local First Lego League Invitational tournament at Morton High School, this unique competition is alive and...

Purdue Client Services representative Adam Dutour-Manno works with visitors during the sessions.

College Goal Sunday assists students with financial aid

May 23, 2019 at 8:11 a.m.

When Melinda Montoya was looking for information a few years ago about college financial aid for her son, they attended a program at Purdue University Northwest: College Goal Sunday. The...

The pop-up boutique area at the Little Black Dress Fashion Show offered thousands of items for sale.

Fashion show raises funds for Goodwill

May 23, 2019 at 8:11 a.m.

Friends Rosa Rozek and Cindy VanRosen enjoy having dinner out, shopping sales, viewing the latest clothing trends and supporting a local fundraiser. The Schererville women were able to combine all...

William Knight , 4, of Hammondworks hard to hold on to a large flag as he and his family show their patriotism during the Hammond Veterans Appreciation Day Parade.

Hammond honors veterans with parade

May 23, 2019 at 8:11 a.m.

The chilly temperature didn't keep hundreds of residents from enjoying Hammond's fourth annual Veterans Appreciation Day Parade in Hessville. The 90-minute event included military veterans' floats and motorcycles, local high...

Aubrey Rutledge, 3, and her dad David check out the feeding station from inside the Bird Room before the Family Walk at Gibson Woods began.

Nature walk highlights plants, animals of Gibson Woods

May 23, 2019 at 8:11 a.m.

Temperatures are getting colder, but there still quite a bit to do outdoors. Such was the case recently when the monthly Family Nature Walk took place at Gibson Woods Nature...

Members of AfriCaribe perform for the audience at the East Chicago Public Library during the final program for Hispanic Heritage Month.

AfriCaribe celebrates Puerto Rican music, culture

May 23, 2019 at 8:11 a.m.

The East Chicago Public Library recently wrapped up a full schedule of Hispanic Heritage Month activities with a history lesson and performance by a unique music group, AfriCaribe. The group...

Kathy Fitzgerald, of Chicago, and her dog Tasha get ready to board the hayride truck at Oak Ridge Prairie.

Fall colors on display at Oak Ridge hayride

May 23, 2019 at 8:11 a.m.

It's the season for hayrides, and one of the first to go out recently at Oak Ridge Prairie included an adventurous group of special needs adults. The sixth annual event,...

Twenty-three theater students are cast in the Crown Point High School's production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," with an additional 90 students working backstage on scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup and hair, and publicity crews. The show runs through Nov. 17.

CPHS actors dive into world of pure imagination

May 23, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

The classic tale of a boy and his tour of a chocolate factory opens Friday on the Crown Point High School Theater stage. "'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' is a...

Men and women talk at a recent "12 Dates in One Hour" event at Albert's Diamond Jewelers.

Speed-dating event sparks conversation, connections

May 23, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

In 2017, there are many paths to find a dating partner. Some people use online dating sites, some utilize blind date opportunities, and some just leave it up to chance....

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