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What’s recently happened? Marching forward on June 13, students of the Lake Central High School marching band and color guard led the procession of the “Liberty & Lights” parade in Schererville, Indiana. “My favorite moment in the parade is …
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What’s recently happened? During the weekend of July 26-28, Griffith held its annual Country Music Festival. The festival brought cowboys and cowgirls from all over the area to see some of the music they enjoy, while also giving some people the opportunity …
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What’s recently happened? The Hessville Community Center hosted the sixth annual Live in the Ville street festival on June 12-13. The celebration drew an estimated 3,000 attendees daily to the intersection of Kennedy Avenue and 173rd Street. The event …
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What’s recently happened? The streets of Chesterton continue to thrive with its annual European Market. The beloved market, starting the first weekend of May and running until the end of October, is open every Saturday. Several people across the county come …
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What’s recently happened? On June 3, Lake Central High School held its graduation ceremony for the graduating class of 2026. The ceremony marked a transitional period in the lives of all students attending. “It finally felt real that I was leaving …
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What’s recently happened? This month, students at the Hammond Area Career Center competed at the SkillsUSA Nationals Competition at the beginning of June. The students who got first in their category at the SkillsUSA State Competition traveled down to …
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What’s recently happened? As we hit the end of the school year at Griffith High School (GHS), students, teachers, and staff are busy with end-of-the-year planning and final exams. Finals lasted June 1-3, with different periods testing on each day. The first …
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What’s recently happened? Hammond Central High School (HCHS) celebrated the Class of 2026 graduation on May 31. Families, friends, and community members gathered on the school’s football field to recognize students as they reached this important …
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What’s happened recently? A new tradition took root this past weekend at Lowell High School (LHS) as agricultural teacher Whitney Nichols and the FFA members hosted their first plant sale, far exceeding their expectations and community engagement goals. The …
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What’s recently happened? What better way to end the year than dressing up in your sharpest apparel and coming together with your closest peers to celebrate? Chesterton High School (CHS) held their 2026 Prom on May 2, and students continue to rave about the …
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