Therapy dogs come to Franciscan Health Munster
With a prayer and a blessing for a half-dozen dogs and their handlers, Franciscan Health Munster welcomed the pet therapy program to its hospital last month.
Month: March 2019
Annual Snowflurry event a success
More than 300 Munster fifth-graders were led in a variety of activities by Munster High School student volunteers during Snowflurry 2019 last month at Wilbur Wright Middle School. The event, which is also supervised by school principals, teachers and s…
Lake Area United Way to Host 4th Annual Dodgeball Tournament to Benefit Local Families
Lake Area United Way is hosting its 4th annual dodgeball tournament to benefit struggling working families. Teams comprised of various local corporations and unions will compete for a trophy, two concert tickets at The Venue for every member of the…
Mind on Money: Tax reform leads to shock for some
I first became aware of the issue as I was stepping toward the bar while waiting for a table at an authentic Wisconsin supper club after a fun but exhausting afternoon getting my nine-year-old some ski time at Wilmot ski…
Doyel: Purdue fans, you're better than this. Listen to Matt Painter and stop 'IU sucks' chant
IU fans’ profanity toward Purdue’s Matt Harms at Assembly Hall was so unpopular, could it be the thing that finishes off “IU sucks” at Mackey Arena?
UPDATE: Motorist identified in Sunday morning’s fatal Munster crash
MUNSTER — The driver of an SUV who was killed Sunday morning after rear-ending a truck trailer in the Main Street construction zone has been identified as 37-year-old Robert Knight, of Schererville, according to the Lake County coroner’s office.
Crown Point High School presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
CROWN POINT — The musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” will be presented at Crown Point High School beginning Fridays.
Michigan City Old Lighthouse Museum a beacon to visitors from across the world
MICHIGAN CITY — When Jim Retseck was a kid, he and his buddies roamed in and out of the old lighthouse here.
EYE ON THE ARTS: Enjoy 2 symphonies plus a modern Mass
Two festive symphonies bookend this uplifting concert performed by the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. Brahms’ first symphony took 21 years of struggle to compose, so it was a surprise when he introduced his second and most cheerful within months…
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Fine dining Italian restaurant and rooftop cocktail bar coming to Chesterton, Dry Goods planned at Southlake Mall, Nothing Bundt Cake opens in Schererville, Harold’s Chicken coming to Michigan City
Abbiocco Italian Cuisine plans to bring Chicago-caliber Italian fine dining to Chesterton, drawing on a rich family heritage that includes the famous John’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Calumet City and Ciao Bella in Schererville.