Who doesn’t enjoy a good soiree? Certainly not the residents of northwest Indiana! Hundreds of people from around the region gathered at the Gary Aquatorium for a special soiree this sunny Sunday afternoon. But this was no regular event – this...
Read MorePurdue University North Central Holds Forty-Eighth Commencement Ceremony In New Campus Expansion
Members of the 2016 graduating class of Purdue North Central will likely not soon forget their graduation ceremony, and not just because it represents the culmination of their years of work and dedication, but because this year’s ceremony was truly...
Read MoreConnecticut Public Television Holds Town Hall Meeting at Star Plaza to Announce Creation of Local ‘Supergroup’
Have you ever dreamed of being a star, of being onstage in front of hundreds of people? Have you ever hoped to be discovered? For local Lake and Porter county residents, this could be your chance! Gathering under the spotlights on the stage of...
Read MorePurdue University Calumet Celebrates Marks End of an Era with 2016 Commencement
Commencement is a momentous occasion, representing the culmination of years of hard work and diligence. It is a time of joy, of tears, of transformation. This year, that transformation was not only evident in the awarding of degrees to the 983...
Read MoreNorthwest Indiana Special Needs Students Get Ready for Night of Their Lives, Courtesy of Don Roberts Beauty School
Hannah Villa got the treatment of her life, courtesy of the staff at Don Roberts Beauty School in Schererville, Indiana. This night was the Special Needs Prom, and Hannah – along with several other area students – were queued up to receive that...
Read MoreLocal Police Officers Face Off Against Firefighters at Hammond’s Slugfest 2016 to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
There is an old debate that raises the question; which is stronger - an irresistible force or an immovable object? To see more photos from this event, click here! Police officers are well-known for being brave and assertive. They must be, since they...
Read MoreDon Roberts Beauty School Carries Legacy of Big Dreams, Hard Work and Determination
Janet Stemmer’s journey with the Don Roberts Beauty Schools began when she was 18 years old and in college. What started as a desire to do something different than the current path laid ahead for her ended up becoming a lifelong journey towards a...
Read MoreValparaiso’s Historic Memorial Opera House Hosts Evening of Classical Music, Featuring the South Shore Orchestra
One of the best-kept secrets in Valparaiso enjoyed the chance to show off their talent last night with an evening of classical music. The South Shore Orchestra presented a show of resurrection-themed music, featuring features Alan Hovhaness’...
Read MoreGriffith Panthers Fans Hold Prayer Vigil In Support of Players Injured in Crash
The region held its breath yesterday, as news of a tragedy spread quickly through Northwest Indiana. Shortly after noon, on a bright Saturday in mid-March, while headed to a semistate game at Lafayette Jefferson, a school bus carrying the Griffith...
Read MoreSuperintendent for Public Instruction, Glenda Ritz, Visits Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Indiana for Fourth Annual Brunch to Benefit the Quentin P. Smith Endowment Program
Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Indiana held a special luncheon this weekend, to host a very special visitor, Indiana state Superintendent for Public Instruction Glenda Ritz, to their annual Dr. Quentin P. Smith CCSJ STEM scholarship...
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