The beginning of a new school year is a particularly stressful time for anyone, but even more so for someone coming into their first year of High School. Along with being a fresh face in a big new world, there’s additional pressures of...
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Southlake KIA Invites Region, B96, Out For a BBQ
Southlake KIA welcomed popular Chicago radio station B96 for a summer bash on Saturday. B96 Street Crew members gave customers free B96 T-shirts and a chance to win tickets to fun family activities in the Wisconsin Dells. KIA manager Mike Anderson...
Lake Central Football Tradition Builds Lifetime Bonds
The Lake Central football team hits the road on Wednesday. Their trip will be anything but a leisurely summer vacation. The Indians see their journey to Trine University as a chance to get better. The team will practice in Angola, Indiana, until...
After State Runner-Up Run, Whiting Football is Back to Work
Sweat glistens off their brows. They grind in the sweltering heat, embracing the blue-collar mentality of their town. A cool lake is just a few steps away. They wish they could take a dip. The dog days of summer are here, and the Whiting football...
2016 Livin’ It Up Music Festival Hopes to Raise More than $10,000 for Porter County Special Olympics
The Valparaiso community gathered on Sunday for an afternoon filled with music, friends and fun. More importantly, they came together for a cause. The Livin’ It Up Music Festival raised money for Special Olympics of Porter County. The festival was...
Merrillville’s Erika McClinton Joins Sister Nakel as only Sister Duo to Be Named MHS Female Athlete of the Year
Erika McClinton made her mark on Merrillville High School. McClinton, a three-sport athlete, recently earned the high distinction of 2016 Merrillville Female Athlete of the Year. McClinton’s face graces a wall right outside of the Pirate’s Cove....
The City of Whiting Holds the 97th Annual 4th of July Parade
Whiting brought the Fourth in with style on Monday. 119th Street was packed with Region residents celebrating America’s 240th birthday and Whiting's 97th parade year. The parade gave local residents, organizations, schools, and businesses a chance...
City of Hobart and Becknell Industries Welcome NB Coatings as Ground is Broken on New Facility
Tuesday was an earth-shattering day for the city of Hobart. NB Coatings, an Illinois-based manufacturer of automotive coatings for plastics, broke ground on its new Northwest Indiana facility. The company will create up to 22 new jobs by 2018. It...
Sprint Says “Thank You” to Customers with Appreciation Day Deals
In today’s highly competitive cell phone market, Sprint looks to race ahead of the pack. On Saturday, the Merrillville Sprint location took some time to reflect on its appreciation for its loyal customers. Sprint offered doorbuster deals on...
Superhero Lovers from All Over the Region Celebrate their Heroes at Whiting’s Superhero Saturday
The Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce and the city of Whiting joined forces to put on a special Superhero Saturday. Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and Spider-Man were the stars of the show on 119th Street. Superhero lovers from all over...