Paws-a-Palooza offers a splash in the pool, canine fashion show
Fall weekends are usually reserved for family outings, like a drive around town or a trip to the park. And since pets are considered family members, they can come along,...
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Lending a helping hand to pet owners
Many people consider their pets as family members, so their welfare is an important part of the family’s focus. When financial challenges arise, keeping these pets fed can cause a...
Open house offers families a chance to learn about the Dunes
Chicago teacher Kristin Polotsky brought her sixth-grade class on an overnight fieldtrip to the Dunes Learning Center last year and was very impressed. She wanted to duplicate the experience for...
Live in the Ville highlights music, food of Hessville
The only time a major thoroughfare closes is usually due to a parade, emergency traffic condition or road construction. None of those were the case recently when Kennedy Avenue in...
Kicking off summer with a sweet ride
Not every community kicks off their official summer activities with a special event for children only. But such was the case recently when more than 125 kids participated in Dyer's...
Highland Car Cruise attracts classic car fans
The unpredictable weather of late has caused many outdoor events to be cancelled or re-scheduled. Not so, with the Highland Main Street organization, as they recently took the gamble to...
Cancer suvivors celebrate with testimonials, activities
The atmosphere during the recent National Cancer Survivors Day 2019 at St. Catherine Hospital was uplifting, informative, inspiring and downright fun. More than 50 survivors enjoyed breakfast, speakers, exercise, a...
Olympian urges persistence at Make A Difference Day event
Two-time Olympic wrestling medalist Mike Foy's recent visit to Hammond's Sportsplex had two objectives in mind — to motivate and inspire those with goals and dreams, and to inform audience...
Munster Memorial Day service full of music, remembrance
Munster's Community Veterans Memorial was the perfect backdrop for a Memorial Day Service. Hundreds of people stood, sat in chairs and relaxed on the grass as they listened to speakers,...
Garage Mahal transforms Whiting into an epic sale
It's not every day that you can park your car on one street and walk to dozens (if not more) garage sales within the day. But that was the case...