The “Battle of Broadway” took place Friday night at Merrillville High School’s Demaree Stadium. Both school’s student sections were fired up and filled the stands early. The 59ers students went with a Hawaiian theme, while the Pirates stood...
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Andrean Blanks Bishop Noll in First Home Game After State Championship
The battle between the two Catholic schools took place tonight at Andrean High School. Despite humid temperatures and the threat of possible rain, the students and supporters showed up in what would be a 65-0 shutout victory for the 59ers. There was...
Public Enemy Fest 5K Gives New Meaning to “On the Run”
The 2nd Annual Public Enemy 5k was held at the Lake County Fairgrounds this morning, and Hometown Happenings was pleased with an increase in participation over last year. In 1934, “Public Enemy #1? John Dillinger escaped from the Crown Point Jail...
Hundreds Try to Tackle The Beast Boot Camp 5K
Approximately 200 runners answered the Beast Boot Camp 5k challenge this morning at the Lake County Fairgrounds. This is not your normal 5k, but rather a physical and mental challenge lead and supported by the local U.S. Marines. Today’s event has...
National Nurses Week Commemorated with Candlelight Vigil
Every year, National Nurses Week focuses attention on the diverse ways America's 3.1 million registered nurses work to save lives and to improve the health of millions of individuals. Tuesday evening, Porter Regional Hospital paid special tribute to...
Ronny Cox Delivers Great Performance at Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Some people may not recognize the name Ronny Cox. If you were to search him and see his numerous credits for television and screen, he becomes immediately recognizable after his breakout role was as the character Drew in the 1972 film...
Calumet Council Boy Scouts of America Raises Funds with Wine Tasting
The Calumet Council Boy Scouts of America hosted their 1st Annual Wine Pairing Gala to benefit the local Scouting Program. The event took place this evening at the Munster Center for Performing Arts. They partnered with Wente Vineyards, America's...
Michelle McCaskey on March Madness
March Madness. This is the time of year in the Midwest, where the transition from winter to spring is on the minds of most people, and spring break is right around the corner, too. In most high school gyms the spring sports are fighting for space and...
Snowy Runners Finish the 16th Annual St. Paul Spirit Run 5k
Waking up to snow is a common occurrence for runners this year, and today proved to be no different for the 16th annual St. Paul Spirit Run 5k. Runners completed on a hilly and simple loop course near the school. Despite the temperatures and snow,...
Snow Did Not Slow Down Runners at VRoom 5k
Many runners woke up to a snowy morning today in Valparaiso, but it did not dampen their spirits as they headed out to Valparaiso High School for the VROOM 5K, an annual fundraiser for the Valparaiso High School Cross Country team. “We have one of...