Sue Ellen Ross

Hammond resident Joanne Strezo was first in line, waitingfor the Community Room doors to open at the Hammond Public Library. Her daughter, Elizabeth, 10, was starring in, "Alice's Adventures in...

The June Hawk-Franklin Garden of Meditation and Healing at the Cancer Resource Centre in Munster recently welcomed hundreds of visitors to Inspirations from the Garden. Lectures, hands-on introductions to programs...

When an annual event celebrates 43 years in existence — and expands in popularity each year — someone is doing something right. In the case of Griffith's Park Full of...

It was a picture-perfect day for 50 new United States citizens receiving their official welcome at the Wolf Lake Pavilion. Hundreds of audience members observed the traditional July 4th outdoor...

Summer camps for children abound this time of year. But among the camps focusing on sports, crafts and music, one unique program is offered at The Challenger Learning Center. Located...

Almost 100 East Chicago youngsters recently were treated to a cool summer treat, but it wasn't at the neighborhood ice cream stand. They were participating in the kick-off ceremony for...

When Mary Harris recently stopped by a local fast food restaurant for her Friday morning coffee, she looked out the window and saw tents set up in the Methodist Hospital...

Although Tim Lowe won't graduate from high school until next year, the Whiting student already is making plans for college classes. To that end, Lowe enrolled in a recent, Summer...