Month: March 2019
Hammond School Board tables vote to explore school closings, schedules public meeting to discuss district’s finances
HAMMOND — Amid tense debate, the School City of Hammond tabled a vote Tuesday night to move forward with the superintendent’s plan to explore closing as many as three Hammond schools.
Was that a meteor over Los Angeles? A UFO? Nope. A supermoon stunt from Red Bull lit up the sky
Citizens went to Twitter to alert LAPD to a meteor over Los Angeles. But actually, it was a stunt from Red Bull for the last supermoon of the year.
'I hope we have enough butter': Costco selling gigantic lobster claws at some stores, shoppers say
Giant tubs of macaroni and cheese, move over. Massive lobster claws have been spots at some Costco Wholesale clubs.
Locally roasted Smalltown Coffee picked up by Strack and Van Til
Local coffee roaster Smalltown Coffee is now being distributed at Strack & Van Til’s flagship store in Highland, and could eventually be rolled out at all 20 of its supermarkets across the Region.
Honoring women: Indiana University First Lady visits Gary to inspire students, award young philanthropists making a difference on their campus
GARY — Indiana University First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie visited IU Northwest Wednesday for the first time in five years, bringing with her a message of philanthropy and female empowerment during Women’s History Month.
Why is the American paddlefish so threatened?
The American paddlefish has long been sought for its tasty flesh and roe, or eggs. Overfishing a century ago hurt the species, however, and it now faces new threats.