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Fourteen-year-old Audrey Rhodehanel of Whiting named her painting after the Broadway show, Heathers the Musical.

Whiting exhibit features artwork by those with autism

May 23, 2019 at 7:59 a.m.

Studio 659 in downtown Whiting is known for its unique exhibits, and a recent gallery opening, Art + Autism = ARTism, was definitely one-of-a-kind. Sponsored by Northwest Indiana Mothers with...

Certified dog trainer Daniell Renner works with rescue dog Dexter during a recent training session at American Legion in Whiting.

Garage sale is a mecca for bargain hunters

May 23, 2019 at 7:59 a.m.

After Carol Lorhman gave her neighbor a ride to the recent Indoor Garage Sale at Jean Shepherd Center, she planned on driving to a nearby department store to shop for...

Barry Jones of Markham, Ill., works with his dog Ceasar as EP team leader John Brandender practices the heel commands.

Group links veterans with service dogs

May 23, 2019 at 7:59 a.m.

Barry Jones of Markham, Ill., found much more meaning to life after his dog Ceasar came to live with him. Part of that new outlook is due to the responsibility...

Hardarshan Singh Valia of Highland asks a question during the workshop at the East Chicago Public Library.

‘Rust Belt’ tales sought for new short story collection

May 23, 2019 at 7:58 a.m.

East Chicago native Gloria McMillan is putting together a short story collection, Children of Steel, and she is seeking contributors from across the "Rust Belt" cities in the East and...

Artist Michelle Wiser explains the process she used to create a patchwork of art using pieces of cast off and distressed steel street signs.

Art tour highlights works at Purdue Northwest

May 23, 2019 at 7:58 a.m.

Audrey Hanchar believes art appreciation should begin at a young age. To that end, the Griffith grandmother brought her granddaughter Kaylee Robinson, 7, to the recent Art Tour at Purdue...

Volunteer manager Joan Vith of Meals on Wheels (left) talks with volunteer Jim Haag during the recent Volunteer Fair in Crown Point. The two met when Haag visited Vith's booth at this same Volunteer Fair four years ago.

Volunteer fair promotes service in communities

May 23, 2019 at 7:58 a.m.

The volunteer needs of 93 non-profit organizations were front and center at the recent 8th Annual Volunteer Fair sponsored by the Crown Point Community Foundation. Hundreds of visitors — of...

Band director Greg Jasek leads the Highland Community Band in the first song of their recent Spring Concert.

Highland Community Band kicks off spring with concert

May 23, 2019 at 7:58 a.m.

When Pastor James Swanson last year celebrated 50 years with Hammond's Christ Lutheran Church, he was greeted with more than just a get-together of cake and coffee. He received a...

Cake was on the menu at a recent Speed Dating event held at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

Speed dating event helps people break the ice

May 23, 2019 at 7:58 a.m.

Dating in the 21st Century takes many forms — newspaper ads, online dating services and blind dates, to name a few. But some people prefer to meet a potential mate...

Gavit Middle School students learn how to use a teleprompter during a visit to the Multi-Media Broadcasting classroom.

Students explore Career Center offerings

May 23, 2019 at 7:57 a.m.

Students from Gavit Middle School recently took a field trip of a different kind when they visited the Hammond Area Career Center (ACC). Not only did they see up close...

Annual event cuts costs for prom

May 23, 2019 at 7:57 a.m.

Trish Harris remembers shopping for her high school prom dress almost 20 years ago. "The prices were high. And when you added the shoes and purse and trip to the...

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