Cuddling up with a good book and a furry friend
The Read to a Dog program is usually held on Fridays after school hours. Bonner feels this gives children and teens who come into the library “a calming break after...
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Pet pantry assists families in need with food, supplies
Since pets are usually considered part of the family, they shouldn’t be forgotten when the holidays come around. Cause 4Paws Gary, Inc., a non-profit organization, recently offered a drive-thru Pet...
Highland’s Pumpkin Plod marks a half century of running
Unique traditions on Thanksgiving typically mean making a special dish for the food table. In the case of the annual Pumpkin Plod race in Highland, it includes a popular 5K...
Hammond Holiday parade kicks off the season
Hammond's annual parade started in the 1930s.
Hammond honors vets at annual parade
Hammond's Veterans Parade and Ceremony marked its 12th year on a crisp, fall Saturday.
‘This is amazing’: Breast cancer walk in East Chicago draws hundreds of people
Hundreds of people gathered in Sunnyside Park in East Chicago to attend the sixth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
Hobart main firehouse gets a face lift
After a home or business has undergone renovation, there’s usually cause for celebration. In the case of Hobart’s main Fire Station on 10th Street, hundreds of people recently gathered to...
Hundreds gather to recognize fight against breast cancer
Enjoying a day in the park on a sunny weekend isn’t an unusual sight.
Hammond Veterans parade draws large crowd to pay tribute
The unpredictable fall weather didn’t deter the throngs of people lined up to view the recent 11th Annual Veterans Appreciation Parade in the Hessville area of Hammond. Although the air...
Books Brushes and Bands for Education marks 24 years
Birthday celebrations usually include a few dozen people, or less, commemorating the special day. In the case of Books Brushes and Bands for Education (BBB4E), its 24 years of continued...