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Robyn De John, 11, of Munster, feeds a newborn kitten during the Baby Animal Shower at Humane Society Calumet Area. Robyn recently celebrated her birthday and asked her guests to buy gifts for the animals instead of for her.

Annual baby shower for animals benefits shelter

May 23, 2019 at 7:15 a.m.

Everyone loves puppies and kittens. And some of those wanting to show their love attended the recent Humane Society Calumet Area (HSCA) Open House and Animal Baby Shower and brought...

Dian Reyome of Centier Bank talks to the audience about identity theft during the recent seminar on money at Indiana University Northwest.

Fair at IUN aims to make visitors smart about money

May 23, 2019 at 7:14 a.m.

Developing a savings plan, repairing credit and preventing identity theft were among the many topics covered during the recent Money Smart Resource Fair at Indiana University Northwest Representatives from area...

Horseshoe Casino representative Maretta Smith (right) discusses job openings with Linda Anguiano (left) and Shauri Crittendou of Lynwood, Ill., during the Hammond Job Fair.

Job fair in Hammond swarms with employers, applicants

May 23, 2019 at 7:14 a.m.

Judging by the number of cars crammed around the Hammond Civic Center recently, the 12th annual Hammond Job Fair was a resounding success. Almost 900 job-seekers converged on the gymnasium...

Peggy Kolarik of Crown Point (left) and Corinda Sills of Hobart discuss health issues during the recent Spa Day event at Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville.

Cancer survivors pampered at hospital’s Spa Day

May 23, 2019 at 7:14 a.m.

A full schedule met visitors to the recent annual Spring Spa Day for Cancer Survivors at Methodist Hospitals Southlake campus. More than 100 area residents enjoyed breakfast, visited with vendors,...

Methodist Hospitals employee Dana Gore (left) talks with Gary resident Ruth Martin about the importance of keeping blood pressure at an acceptable level to maintain optimum health during the Spring Community Heath Fair at the Genesis Convention Center.

Health fair in Gary offers a strong dose of information

May 23, 2019 at 7:14 a.m.

Although Jannetta White keeps on top of her annual health checkups, the Gary retiree also wants to keep up with what's new on various health topics. Attending the recent Spring...

Cub Scouts from Highland Pack 287 prepare two new flags to be flown on the pole located at the entrance of Main Square Park. The old worn flags were taken down and folded correctly for disposal as part of the ceremony.

Volunteers turn out for annual Highland parks cleanup event

May 23, 2019 at 7:14 a.m.

HIGHLAND — On a recent sunny Saturday morning, more than 100 youngsters could be found in various Highland parks. But they weren't enjoying playground equipment or throwing baseballs — they...

Val Warner, a mother and co-host of "Windy City Live," was the keynote speaker for the Indiana Parenting Institute forum in Merrillville.

Speaker at parenting breakfast has first-hand experience

May 23, 2019 at 7:14 a.m.

Personal insight can lend credibility to a speaker, such as it did when Val Warner, co-host of ABC-TV's "Windy City Live," talked to a crowd of more than 100 attending...

Sojourner Truth comes to life as part of series on historical figures

May 23, 2019 at 7:14 a.m.

Pamela Welcome is an actress who lives in Chicago, but for a few hours recently, she became historical figure Sojourner Truth as part of the Speakers Series program sponsored by...

Munster production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ taps 100 students

May 23, 2019 at 7:13 a.m.

One hundred students will be involved in The Munster Theatre Company's upcoming spring musical, "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." A cast of 60 will appear on stage, with 40 students...

Panelists talk about the history of patient care since the 1950s during a Nursing Through The Decades event in Alumni Hall at Purdue University Calumet in Hammond.

Panelists at Purdue Calumet reflect on evolution of nursing

May 23, 2019 at 7:13 a.m.

Health care has changed dramatically in the past 50 years, not only with the advent of new technologies but because the delivery of patient care has evolved. One recent program...

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