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Sandy Labash of Hammond (Left) enjoyed the recent Monster Mash event with her grandson Logan McAllister, 6, (seated) and other family members.

Monster Mash evening features frights and fun

May 23, 2019 at 7:46 a.m.

The Giraldi family of Hammond started a Halloween tradition three years ago — gather family members who they haven't seen in a while and heading to the yearly Monster Mash...

The White Ripple Community Band includes adult musicians with a variety of abilities to perform at community events.

Community band helps beginners discover music

May 23, 2019 at 7:45 a.m.

A unique music group is celebrating its first birthday this month. And that's no small feat for the White Ripple Community Band, an ensemble for beginning adult musicians that volunteer...

Tyler Sestan, 9, (kneeling) hugs his dog Charlie after he was
announced Best Tail Wagger during the canine contests.
He is pictured with his mom Melinda Sesten (top left) and Mikaela Dragus.

Walkathon, fair helps raise funds for animal rescue group

May 23, 2019 at 7:45 a.m.

HAMMOND — After experiencing a total rainout a few weeks ago, the Fifth Annual Paws in Paradise Dog Walk-a-thon and Pet Fair recently went off without a hitch. "We've got...

Stilts-walker Jim Beasley (left) worked the crowd during the recent 150th birthday celebration for the Town of Scherervile.

Schererville celebrates 150 years

May 23, 2019 at 7:45 a.m.

SCHERERVILLE — Cities and towns celebrate their longevity in various ways. The Town of Schererville recently commemorated their Sesquicentennial at Redar Park with a two-day lineup of entertainment, food and...

Brothers Joshua Grady (left) and Jonathan Grady of Gary spoke as Abe Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt, respectively, during the recent radio play at the Dunes Nature Center.

Radio play illuminates Dunes history

May 23, 2019 at 7:45 a.m.

CHESTERTON — Narrating history of the Indiana Dunes through an entertaining first-hand story was the mission of a recent radio play, "Heroes' Quest: the Indiana Dunes State Park," performed at...

Making stew over the campfire was a weekly tradition for many pioneer families. Volunteers Dave Goers (with pot), Angela Packer (right), and Eamon Rignier (standing) showed how it was done at the Buckley Homestead Fall Festival.

Buckley Homestead fall fest features treats, history

May 23, 2019 at 7:45 a.m.

LOWELL — Visitors to the recent Buckley Homestead Fall Festival were treated to perfect fall weather for the yearly two-day weekend event. And that fit in perfectly with plans made...

Dancers from Ballet Folklorico Yolotzin entertained the crowd at the recent
Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the East Chicago Public Library.

EC library celebrates Hispanic Heritage month

May 23, 2019 at 7:44 a.m.

EAST CHICAGO — Kari Cortez and her daughter Kalina, 7, recently were browsing the stacks at the East Chicago Public Library when they observed two little girls in colorful costumes...

Dyer Historical Society Museum curator Kathy Powers (left) and president Nancy Speichert sit on the restored bench area of the Henry C. Ostermann memorial monument located on the "Ideal Section" of the Lincoln Highway. Ostermann was a field director for the Lincoln Highway Association and was killed in 1920 during an car crash on the highway in Iowa.

Ideal section of Lincoln Highway reveals road’s history

May 13, 2019 at 2:55 a.m.

A special area of the first transcontinental road to crisscross the United States from New York to California was never formally dedicated upon its completion in 1924. But a recent...

Munster High School student Alex Bleza sings the finale in Robert Fulgham's All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.

Munster students take a closer look at life in play

May 13, 2019 at 2:54 a.m.

It's that time again — local high school theater students are taking to the stage to showcase their talents as they present their fall theater productions. Munster High School has...

Clifford Zeek of Lombard, Illinois, fine-tunes one of his model boats before entering the Clocktower Model Boat Race. He raced two boats each day of the four-day event.

Lake George boat races a model event

May 23, 2019 at 7:43 a.m.

Lyle Lewandowski of Hobart was looking for weekend activities for visiting relatives when he heard about the recent Clocktower Model Boat Race on Lake George. "My three nephews are into...

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