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...
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Purdue 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...
Northwest 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...
Local 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...
Don 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...
Valparaiso’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’...
Griffith 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...
Superintendent 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...
Hammond Officials Leads City Council, Business Owners On tour of Proposed City Hall Location
Hammond city hall members gathered inside the lobby of the historic Bank Calumet building this week, for a walk-through of the offices, before being asked to put an upcoming move to a vote. Mayor McDermott has proposed moving the current city hall...
Woodland Park in Portage Hosts Book Release Party, Silent Auction to Benefit North Shore Health Centers
Dozens of area residents gathered in the banquet hall at the Portage Woodland Park this evening, for a Black-Tie event to celebrate the release of local author Nashanta Taylor-Weems’ debut work, From Sunrise, To Sunset: A Poetic Journey....