Sue Ellen Ross

Riverview Park in Lake Station was packed with hundreds of boys and girls on a recent Saturday morning. But they weren't there to picnic or play on the swings —...

As the popularity of Japanese cartoon drawings — called manga — has grown, weekly classes at The South Shore Arts in downtown Hammond have filled to capacity. "As someone who...

Heroes come in all shapes, sizes and skill sets. And they're not all sports figures or movie stars. They can be right in our own backyard. Such was the case...

The Grainger family, of Highland, loves music and attends concerts of many genres. Whether it's country and western, classical or rock 'n' roll, they especially enjoy outdoor venues. "We just...

Sending a child to college can be one of the biggest expenses a family can face. To that end, both students and parents get on the bandwagon early on to...

Because they enjoy dancing so much, Jefferson Bryant and Darwin Leaks, consumers of Tradewinds Services, rarely sat down during the recent Social Dance for people with special needs. Dozens of...

Many people have attended weddings and other special occasions at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, but they may not be aware of the other activities taking...

Art lovers looking for a different kind of Saturday experience found it during the recent Art Walk in downtown Hammond. Visitors taking this unique self-guided stroll through 13 venues observed...

Turning 100 is an admirable accomplishment, whether it's a person, company or organization. The Dyer Fire Department humbly accepted that honor recently during a parade and proclamation ceremony during the...