John Watkins

Books, Brushes & Bands for Education, which provides activities centered around literacy and fine arts for children, celebrated its 24th anniversary on Thursday.

Upgrades to Ivy Tech Lake County include new exterior windows, lighting and furnishings, as well as the realignment of the main stairway.

Café 339 in Hobart has an old-school diner feel and often serves Greek and Puerto Rican specialties.

The City of Portage celebrates their new outdoor fitness court in Miami Park.

“I was handcuffed, taken in a squad car to the Lake County Jail and charged with 11 counts of cruelty to animals,” Vicki Karius said. “My husband bailed me out six hours later. The nightmare had just begun. You have no idea what this experience has done to me."

The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education just underwent a $3 million renovation that includes a new pedestrian bridge over Lake Street.

The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education just underwent a $3 million renovation that includes a new pedestrian bridge over Lake Street.

Marquette Catholic and Westville girls basketball played for a trip to a sectional title game.

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U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, and Gary Mayor Eddie Melton emphasized the need for Head Start during a tour St. Mark Early Learning Academy on Thursday.