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Fireworks explode over the crowd at Ribfest in Naperville.

Experts warn of dangers of fireworks

Fireworks are arguably one of the most recognizable parts of the Fourth of July. Years ago, Hoosiers had to travel hours over state borders to be able to get their...
Officials break ground for a restoration project along Burns Waterway on Wednesday in Portage.

Ground broken for new lakefront park in Portage

This summer marks the beginning of the effort to restore areas around the steel mills in Portage to their former glory. Portage Mayor James Snyder, U.S. Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Merrillville,...
Ray Zubeck poses outside of his Whiting home,. He will be the grand marshal of the Whiting 4th of July Parade.

Whiting man honored for community service

Fourth of July is always a special day for Ray Zubeck. But this year, his 77th birthday celebration will take place with an even bigger bang. Zubeck will be the...
Two lifeguards keep watch over the water at the Indiana Dunes State Park while on the stand on Tuesday afternoon.

Lifeguards battle sunburn, learn teamwork

The lifeguards at the Indiana Dunes State Park seem to have life pretty easy. They spend time in the sun and sand pretty much all summer, which amounts to having...
Instructor Mary Olsen of Pump's Fitness & Pilates conducts a class at Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso on Friday, June 19, 2015 as part of the city's Fit City initiative.

Fit Fridays gets Valparaiso moving

After a couple of weeks of bad or chilly weather, Fit Friday participants in Valparaiso were finally able to enjoy the sun as they worked out. Fit Friday, a free...