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Purdue University Calumet played host to Mayor Thomas McDermott Wednesday May 27. McDermott and staff host these meetings to provide Hammond citizens with a direct outlet to voice their concerns and ask questions. The meeting was conducted in an open forum …

Avalon Manor was the site of an elegant affair Friday as Trade Winds Services hosted their 23rd annual gala. Trade Winds is an organization dedicated to serving people with special needs by helping them to reach their true potential. The Gala is one of two …

It is often said that life can change in the blink of an eye. For this reason it is imperative we make the most of our time of Earth. Franciscan St. Anthony Health, observed National Donate Life Month with a Eucharistic celebration Monday. The celebration …

The best way to stay healthy is to have good preventative health practices. This was the message at the Genesis Convention Center on Saturday as Methodist Hospital hosted their annual health fair. This year’s health fair focused on preventative medicine and …

The City of Whiting held its Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Parade on Saturday. Children 5 years old or younger hunted for Easter eggs inside the Mary Bercik Memorial Pavilion at Whiting’s Lakefront Park. Children between the ages of 6-12 also hunted for eggs …

Saturday night brought together students, family, and faculty at Valparaiso High School for the 9th annual Blues Project. This year’s theme was “Sweet Home Chicago”, a celebration of Black History Month through one of its greatest art forms, the Blues …

Methodist Hospitals in Gary welcomed residents from around the region to its farmers market of Friday. Fresh, locally grown produce was bagged and sold almost as fast as it was being shelved. The farmers markets are being hosted as part of an …

The city of Whiting celebrated renovations at Lakefront Park with an open house there on Wednesday. The open house was part of the city of Whiting’s 125th anniversary celebration. “We wanted to celebrate and showcase the renovations to the park. A few …

The Hobart Junior Chamber (Jaycees) kicked off its sixth annual mud volleyball tournament at the Hobart Rugby Field this weekend. “The event has gotten bigger each year since we started it,” said event coordinator Bill Petri. “It’s a good way …