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Debbie Thill of the Old Sheriff's House Foundation explains the organization's mission of refurbishing the house and attached jail.
The organization was looking for volunteers in many capacities, from labor work to paper work.

Volunteer fair pairs organizations with helping hands

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

When Suzanne Breakman of Hobart retired from the educational arena six months ago, she found herself with quite a bit of time on her hands. A neighbor suggested she attend...

More than 100 people attended the new Purdue University Calumet Art Gallery at its soft opening March 3.

PUC art gallery opens with images of Paris

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

While preparing for her trip to Paris last summer as a member of the Studying Abroad group from Purdue University Calumet, Grace Wilk borrowed a camera from a friend. She...

PUC staff member Janis Novosel of Merrillville, right, prepares to spin the PUC History Wheel during the activities on Founders Day. Pictured at left is Joe Coates, who heads the PUC library's Archives and Special Collections.

PUC celebrates 70 years of local learning

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

In 1946, the student roster at Purdue University Calumet listed 100 all-male students and 11 faculty members. The first commencement in 1967 awarded 39 bachelor's degrees. Precisely 70 years later,...

PUC Chinese students show off their moves as the opening act for the evening.

PUC celebrates Chinese New Year with music, dance

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

Yidan Xu and Zijin Wei have been in the United States for the past year, working toward their engineering degrees at Purdue University Calumet. The coeds hail from Jilin, China...

LaTrice Edwards, center, president and founder of Triumphant Transitions, Inc., coordinated a recent spa day at Regency Beauty Institute for teen girls from Campagna Academy in Schererville. Assisting her Regency instructors Anita Dryles, left, and Kim Hendricks.

Group enlists makeovers to help change lives

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

When Gary resident LaTrice Edwards set out to some area children who are clients of social service agencies, she enlisted a powerful tool: the makeover. Edwards is the founder of...

CPHS thespians bringing theatergoers to ‘Oklahoma’

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

Sixty-three Crown Point High School theatre students will take to the stage to present the school's spring musical, "Oklahoma," with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar...

Financial aid department Director Tanika House, left, checks out the day's schedule with financial aid graduate student Elizabeth Martin.

Purdue Cal event helps students with financial aid forms

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

The myriad of paperwork involved in sending a student to college can be overwhelming for the unprepared. A statewide program, College Goal Sunday, addresses one aspect of the situation —...

Audience members included some of the hospital's department heads who worked with the interns including Jennifer Mullen from the trauma unit, who praised the students she worked with during the 10-week program.

M’ville interns get healthy dose of learning

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

Ten years ago, Denise Dillard from Methodist Hospital approached Merrillville High School internship coordinator Sharon Rowe regarding a possible partnership between their two organizations. "We weren't ready at that time....

The ball's main event was a fashion show sponsored by Ms. Elle's Boutique in Highland. The models posed for audience members as they took to the stage for their show.

Hammond’s Steen center marks 30 years by having a ball

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

When East Hammond's Brooks House closed in the late 1970s, local community activist Ophelia Steen was concerned because residents were left without a community center. So she became a champion...

Hundreds of Purdue University Calumet students and other participants visited with 80 companies during the Spring Career Expo held at the college's Fitness and Recreation Center.

PUC event a springboard for job-seekers

May 23, 2019 at 7:28 a.m.

Spring can symbolize a fresh start, and for those who descended upon the Purdue University Calumet campus recently, perhaps a new career. The college's recent Spring Career Expo welcomed hundreds...

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