Unattended candle causes fire in Hobart home, Lt. Chief says incident common holiday hazard
The Hobart Fire Department warns residents of the dangers of a common holiday hazard following a house fire sparked by an unattended candle.
Month: November 2018
Holiday market, Major Event add crafts vendors, children’s activities
The winter holiday market at the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority’s “A Christmas Story” Comes Home was so much fun on one day, vendor Kandee Koehler was delighted that this year the event has doubled to two, the weekend…
Valparaiso falls in season finale
DELAND, Fla. — Colin McGovern threw for 498 yards and six touchdowns, both school records, Donald Parham caught three scoring passes for 257 yards receiving — another single-game record — and Stetson beat Valparaiso 45-31 on Saturday.
Munster Theater earns second place at Regionals, advances to State
The Munster High School theater program competed at the Indiana Thespians Regional competition on Nov. 10 and placed second, allowing them to advance to the state competition in January. Additionally, junior Diana Ayala was named Best Supporting Actres…
Dawn’s Dream Big Diner now a reality at Cedar Lake Boys & Girls Club
The Dawn Brancheau Foundation continues to make an impact in the Cedar Lake community. Last month, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana – Cedar Lake Club hosted a ribbon cutting for their new kitchen, Dawn’s Dream Big Diner,…
Crown Point counselor: Teamwork, understanding help ease mental load at home
“What do you need me to do?” he asks during the evening routine.
Cost of Thanksgiving meal declines 7 percent
Hoosiers have another reason to be thankful, because the cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal dropped 7 percent this year.
Review: ‘Creed II’ goes more than the distance. It’s a KO
The weight of legacy hangs heavily over “Creed II.” Not just for most of the characters, who must come to grips with their own family histories. But also for the filmmakers, tasked with making a sequel to a successful spin-off…
Hobart police seek tips about men accused of stealing cellphones
HOBART — Police released surveillance images Friday in hopes of identifying several men suspected of stealing cellphones Nov. 5 from a store at Southlake Mall.
Professionals on the move
Ibrahim Najamuddin, the executive director of 219 Health Network, is the 2018 recipient of the American College of Healthcare Executives Regent’s Award. The ACHE Regent for the State of Indiana presented Najamuddin with the award at the Indiana Hospita…