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Super fan Blake Loudenber, 11, wishes the players luck as they board the bus bound for Indianapolis in Griffith on March 27, 2015.

Griffith team departs for state title game

May 13, 2019 at 12:05 a.m.

A long line of cars began to form near the Athletic entrance of Griffith High School around 7 a.m. Friday to send the boys basketball team off to Indianapolis in...

From left, Emily Simmons of Whiting, Charltanae Ridgell of Hammond and April Remos of East Chicago pose in the dressing room during Boutique Day, sponsored by Prom Genie Inc. The trio was among many area girls shopping for prom accessories at the Ophelia Steen Center in Hammond.

Program provides high school girls with prom attire, self-esteem

May 23, 2019 at 7:12 a.m.

When Hammond native Helen Lewis wanted to attend her high school prom, she had to work and scrimp to buy her dress. But she noted there were others who weren't...

Voyageur-era volunteer Terry Haas explains the process of boiling tree sap to make maple sugar during Annual Maple Syrup Time at Deep River County Park in Hobart. Visitors also had the opportunity to observe the syrup-making process in a nearby building, which included "evaporation" equipment.

Sap running at Deep River for maple syrup production

May 23, 2019 at 7:11 a.m.

With the onset of spring, Annette Murphy and her son Tyler, 11, were excited about getting outdoors recently for Annual Maple Syrup Time at Deep River County Park. "The tapping...

Lake Hills firefighters practice the use of the animal rescue oxygen mask with both large and small stuffed animals. In this case, the smaller mask is used.

Animal oxygen masks can save lives of pets, firefighters told

May 23, 2019 at 7:11 a.m.

When Lake Hills firefighter/EMT Debbie Lowe was new to the job 17 years ago, she came across a cat involved in a house fire. "We tried to use a (human)...

Stephen Schott of Stryker Corp. demonstrates for the audience the new Stryker Navigation System to be purchased by St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.

Auxiliary helps St. Mary Medical Center buy surgical navigation tool

May 23, 2019 at 7:11 a.m.

HOBART — St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, with construction of its expansion in full swing, was pleased to scratch one big-ticket item off its "wish list" — a state-of-the-art...

Jim Robinson of Ogden Dunes holds one of the Pet Rock silent auction items donated by Merrillville resident Brian Popp. The picture portrays Blackhawks player Corey Crawford in action — with a puck from the Stanley Cup playoffs two years ago in the bottom right-hand corner.

Rock memorabilia, collectibles featured at Humane Society fundraiser

May 23, 2019 at 7:11 a.m.

If the success of last year's fundraiser is any indication, hundreds of people will party like rock stars Saturday, March 28, at Pet Rock 2015, to be held at County...

Five local Boys & Girls Clubs members were honored Feb. 26, 2015, at the annual "Youth of the Year" program at Avalon Manor in Hobart. Pictured are (standing, from left), Aaron Jones, John Will Anderson Gary Club; Whitley Buck, Hammond Club; and Angielic Edwards, East Chicago Katherine House Club. Seated are Caitlin Dillon, Cedar Lake Club; and David Rozier, Lake Station Club.

Five honored in ‘Youth of the Year’ competition

May 23, 2019 at 7:11 a.m.

Whitley Buck from the Hammond Boys & Girls Club has been selected to represent Northwest Indiana in September in the Boys & Girls Clubs National Youth of the Year competition...

Humane Society fundraiser goes to the dogs

May 23, 2019 at 7:11 a.m.

An annual fundraiser held is clearly "going to the dogs" — figuratively, literally and fashionwise. The Hair of the Dog Gala, sponsored by the Humane Society Calumet Area and held...

‘Once Upon A Mattress’ musical takes a twist on a classic tale

May 23, 2019 at 7:11 a.m.

Theatergoers who thought they knew the story of the popular Broadway musical "The Princess and The Pea" may be in for a surprise when they attend the production of "Once...

Purdue Calumet employee Nathan Elizalde guides Dajour McNeal of Hammond as the Morton High School senior begins her online application during the College Goal Sunday event in Hammond.

Annual event helps college students find financial aid

May 23, 2019 at 7:10 a.m.

HAMMOND — Deciding on a career and what school to attend can be overwhelming to the recent high school graduate. Throw in the task of applying for financial aid, and...

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