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Stella Hoyt, 9, of St. John and her dog S'Wheats led the kickoff of the charity walk and run through neighborhoods in Lansing, Illinois. The two currently are in rehearsal for an upcoming performance of, Annie, to be performed at a local theater. Stella will fill the role of Molly in the popular play and the dog will appear as Sandy, the ultimate rescue dog.

Humane Society 5K run/walk turns into four-legged race

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

A recent 5K run wasn't the same old race. In fact, all signs pointed to it going to the dogs. Various neighborhoods in Lansing, Illinois were the location for the...

The Rythym Rocket Players entertained the crowd at the recent Rock & Rails Festival. Other musical acts included tributes to Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, The Beatles and The Who.

Food, music fun steam into Griffith

May 23, 2019 at 7:42 a.m.

One of Griffith's most popular annual happenings, Rock 'n' Rails Music & Street Festival, recently ushered in the last weekend of summer with extended activities, myriad of vendors and an...

Jewelry Company owners Angela Hargro, left, and Ladetria Warren, right, assist customers Joan Christ and Katie Menge, both of Hammond, as they shop for new jewelry at the Arts on the Ave event in downtown Hammond. Various forms of art for sale were offered by dozens of vendors during the daylong event.

Arts event returns to downtown Hammond

May 23, 2019 at 7:42 a.m.

A summer street fair of sorts has returned for a second year in downtown Hammond. The recent Arts on the Ave, hosted by: EAT, An American Bistro, brought many people...

Viking Warrior Jeff Rydin of Homer Glen, Ill., talks with Jennifer Pearson, 19, left, and Melissa Pearson 16, as they prepare to shop in the Nordikreations store in the Crown Point Courthouse Shoppes.

Business showcases Scandinavian selling points

May 23, 2019 at 7:42 a.m.

One woman's dream of owning a business was the catalyst for her friend's cultural organization to do the same. Phyllis Kalajian, of Dyer, and Lynda Smith, of Munster, opened the...

Save the Tunes founding member Dot Parker plays her accordion during the recent Music Heritage Series: Songs from 1916 performance at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in Chesterton.

Tunes become a time machine at Dunes event

May 23, 2019 at 7:42 a.m.

A recent musical program at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center took attendees back in time — 100 years to be exact. "The National Park Service is turning 100 this year...

Methodist Hospital food services director Frank Matchen, right, helps shopper Rochelle Allen make a seletion from the vegetable bushels at a recent Farmers Market in the hospital's parking lot.

Methodist market brings fresh choices to Gary

May 23, 2019 at 7:42 a.m.

Three years ago, Methodist Hospitals conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment. One big issue that came up was the lack of availability for fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices...

Sylvia Willis of Gary listens as Food Bank of Northwest Indiana representative Emily Cutka, left, explains a senior nutrition program.

Seniors get taste of healthy eating

May 23, 2019 at 7:41 a.m.

On the menu for a recent lunch for senior citizens at the Gary YWCA were Brussels sprouts salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing and kale and spinach salad with homemade...

The new Adult Outdoor Fitness Area at Wicker Park in Highland includes seven stations, benches and a bike rack for visitors.

Exercise equipment adds to legacy of Wicker Park

May 23, 2019 at 7:41 a.m.

When former United States president Calvin Coolidge visited Highland in 1927 to dedicate Wicker Memorial Park to veterans of the Great War, his address to the throngs attending was long...

Future foster parent Julia Earnshaw, right, joins HSCA volunteer Kristen Jeppeson as they play with Isabell, a special needs animal that is in need of a foster home.

Humane Society branch fosters idea of helping animals for a few months at a time

May 23, 2019 at 7:41 a.m.

The idea of becoming a foster parent for the Humane Society Calumet Area came to Julia Earnshaw in a unique way. The Chicago resident had been working with the HSCA's...

Dozens of dogs checked out each other during the recent Dog Fair in Munster.

Art Fair goes to the dogs in Munster

May 23, 2019 at 7:41 a.m.

Gina and John Jackson of Munster take their dog Harley for a stroll every Saturday morning at Community Park. One recent weekend found them among dozens of like-minded residents enjoying...

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