Obama campaigns for Democrats in Northwest Indiana
GARY — Former President Barack Obama campaigned Sunday, hoping to inspire Hoosiers to vote in what he called “the most important election of our lifetime.”
Month: November 2018
REGION COLLEGIANS: Andrean grad DeSomer impresses in his shot as Southern Illinois QB
Andrean graduates Matt DeSomer and David Graham are having strong seasons for the Southern Illinois and Hillsdale football teams.
‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ rolls into Purdue Northwest
Hey Stella, Stella! Purdue University Northwest’s Spotlight Theatre Guild will stage the Tennessee Williams masterpiece “A Streetcar Named Desire” later this month.
Chicago Bears rout turnover-prone Buffalo Bills 41-9
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Linebacker Khalil Mack broke into a wide grin when it was pointed out the Chicago Bears defense didn’t need him for a second straight week.
Red Cross calls for healthy donors to maintain blood supply
Donors of all blood types are needed to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this fall, especially after Hurricane Florence and subsequent flooding forced the cancellation of more than 6,000 blood and platelet donations last month.
Valparaiso chamber recognizes businesses which have built, revitalized buildings
VALPARAISO — Fifteen companies or organizations were recognized last month for improving the city through building projects.
MARC CHASE: Patronage felon hired by county government in just another day at the office
Local government jobs shouldn’t be second-chance halfway houses for convicted felons — particularly those convicted of crimes against taxpayers.
Hospice Artisans host boutique
DYER — Some hospice artisans, working through the year, are busy putting finishing touches on handcrafted items before the doors open Nov. 10 for the 6th annual Hospice Artisans’ Holiday Gift Boutique.
5 ways to entice kids to get involved, make memories at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a big deal. Not just for grown-ups, but also for the kids in the family who will carry these memories and traditions with them into adulthood. It’s the stuff that Norman Rockwell paintings are made of, but it’s…
‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ on stage
Lowell High School’s fall play, “Arsenic and Old Lace’ will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Nov. 11.