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One For the Ages: PSC Baseball Great Kvasnicka Recalls “Unbelievable” Run To ‘99 Region Championship Series
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. --- Things can definitely be deceiving when dealing with Father Time. Short seems long and long seems short. Ryan Kvasnicka knows this feeling, especially when it comes to reminiscing about one of the most bizarre, yet memorable, seasons of his long and successful baseball career. Kvasnicka, arguably...
Valparaiso City Utilities Department of Water Works water main break on Country Club Road precautionary boil advisory
Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break at Country Club Road. Approximately 150 customers within this service area may have experienced low water pressure or a complete interruption in water service. Due to the interruption of water service, a precautionary boil advisory will be issued...
Surgeon Jovenel Cherenfant named Franciscan Health Munster Physician of the Year
Franciscan Health Munster general surgeon Jovenel Cherenfant, MD, has been named 2023 Physician of the Year by the medical staff. The Physician of the Year award is presented annually by the medical staff to a physician who embodies the Franciscan Alliance values of respect for life, fidelity to the Franciscan Alliance mission, compassionate concern, joyful service and Christian stewardship.
Driver 'slightly shaken up' after vehicle flips on I-94, officials say
CHESTERTON — A driver reported being "slightly shaken up" after a vehicle flipped onto its roof during a three-vehicle collision along the local stretch of Interstate 94, Chesterton firefighters reported. Emergency response crews reported to the westbound lanes of the highway near Ind. 49 around 3:30 p.m. Saturday and...
Police: Valpo jewelry store burglarized late Tuesday night
Valparaiso Police are investigating a burglary late Tuesday night at Kay Jewelers on the city’s east side. Around 9:50 p.m., police responded to an alarm at 2410 LaPorte Ave., at the jewelry store, according to a release. Police found forced entry into an adjacent business and entered the building...
Bryce Heard commits to NC State
4 star shooting guard Bryce Heard has committed to NC State. The 6-5, 187 pound Heard, from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor IL, chose NC State over 22 offers. He is rated the No. 14 shooting guard in the 2025 class and No. 87 overall. July 24, 2024.
Around the Southland: New Pace facility opens in Markham, and more
State officials including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Transportation Secretary Omer Osman and state Reps. Bob Rita, William Q. Davis and Debbie Meyers-Martin joined Pace Executive Director Malinda Metzger and other officials earlier this month to celebrate the completion of Pace’s new facility in Markham and the introduction of a bus operator training course.
Valpo jewelry store burglarized; holes cut in wall, cops say
VALPARAISO — A burglary occurred late Tuesday night at the KAY Jewelers store in the commercial district on the city's southeast side, police said. Valparaiso police said they were called out shortly before 10 p.m. to 2410 LaPorte Ave. and discovered someone had forced their way into a business adjacent to the jewelry store.
Hammond school board OKs Brent Wilson as interim leader
HAMMOND — The Hammond School Board of Trustees approved Brent Wilson as interim superintendent during its meeting on Tuesday evening. Wilson succeeds Scott Miller as the district's leader. Miller was announced as Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.'s next chief of staff earlier this month. The interim superintendent will be paid...
New garden provides skills training, healthy eating for TradeWinds' clients
Basil, tomatoes, zucchini, peaches and more are popping up all over the new TradeWinds garden at its main campus in Merrillville. “This is our newest garden,” TradeWinds Services marketing consultant Terry Weaver said at the dedication July 17. "It is all about the learning experience — picking healthy foods and acquiring cooking skills.”
‘Feast’ in Homewood invites people to ‘be part of the art’
Since its inception in the spring of 2018, Rabid Brewing’s Feast of the Goat Queen has shifted to the summer as the scope of its activities have grown and evolved. But the core tenets of the original have remained: “high-octane” beer releases, baby goats and costumery, according to co-owner Raiye Rosado. That last one is at the heart of what makes the festival worth all of the work Rosado puts into it.
LoveALatte hitting links Saturday for fundraiser
LoveALatte is set to hit the links at Adventure Commons for its third annual Mini-Golf Fundraiser. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 70 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais, the coffee business that employs individuals with special needs will host its annual golf event. There will be lunch, prizes, raffles and T-shirts available.
Southlake Mall to celebrate Christmas in July with the Salvation Army this weekend
Southlake Mall will celebrate Christmas in July with the the Salvation Army this weekend after the organization's fundraising goals fell short during the holiday season. The superregional mall at U.S. 30 and Mississippi Street near the Interstate 65 interchange will host the Salvation Army's Christmas in July fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
My Pet World: Dog barks incessantly when the owner tries to eat something
My dog constantly barks throughout any meal or snack that I eat. Even when I give her something to eat, she does not stop her incessant barking. It's as if I am not feeding her fast enough. When I have a dinner party, she constantly barks when we are eating. I have even put her out of the room I am in, but she still barks. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Pro Update: Holderman joined by Ward as Pittsburgh pros; Markanich twins continue soccer success
As the stretch run of summer approaches and Major League Baseball action heats up between last week’s All-Star break and next week’s trade deadline, Bourbonnais native and 2014 Bradley-Bourbonnais graduate Colin Holderman continues to cement himself as one of the sport’s most valuable bullpen arms. At the...
Michigan City-based band Massasauga holding benefit concert
HOBART — Michigan City-based sibling rock band Massasauga is set to rock the stage at the Hobart Art Theatre on Friday to benefit their co-vocalist/guitarist’s ambitious Eagle Scout Project, developing a new canoe and kayak launch. Joining Massasauga will be four other powerhouse rock bands that are donating...
Gary demon house subject of new Netlix film with Oscar-nominated director, Andra Day, Glenn Close and Mo'Nique
One of the Region's spookiest stories will again by the subject of a movie. "The Deliverance," a new film by Academy Award-nominated director Lee Daniels, was inspired by the "Gary demon house," where a woman claimed demonic spirits possessed her children, making one levitate and another walk backwards up a wall.
Gary Sports Hall of Fame inducts six as part of its Class of 2024
GARY — The Gary Sports Hall of Fame was founded to showcase athletes, coaches, officials and participants' contribution to the city's rich sports history. "It's our effort and endeavor to have students and adults know the rich history of the City of Gary," vice chairman Chuck Hughes said. "We want them to see they can aspire to accomplish things nationwide and around the world."
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