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Men and women talk at a recent "12 Dates in One Hour" event at Albert's Diamond Jewelers.

Speed-dating event sparks conversation, connections

May 23, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

In 2017, there are many paths to find a dating partner. Some people use online dating sites, some utilize blind date opportunities, and some just leave it up to chance....

Twins Nick and Noah Solis, 4, of Portage talk with characters from Hammond's Schoop's restaurant during the Fire House No. 8 open house.

New Hammond fire station boasts state-of-the-art equipment

May 23, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

Hammond's newest fire station, in Hessville, recently was introduced to the public during a Fire Prevention Open House. "My kids love the firemen; we come to the open house every...

Munster seniors Stevie McDunn, left, and Ally Shinkan play a young couple whose relationship is about to come to a humorous end.

Munster presents an evening of one-act plays

May 23, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

The Munster Theatre Department is offering a unique performance for its annual fall show. Two one-act plays — a drama, "The Sequence," and a comedy, "It's Not You, It's Me"...

Hammond Reference Librarian Mary Schons discusses Civil War veteran Gottlieb Muenich during the recent Cemetery Tour.

Cemetery tour reveals NWI history

May 23, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

Veterans of the United States Armed Forces usually are commemorated in the community by fundraisers, parades, and similar events. The Hammond Historical Society chose an additional way to honor Civil...

Racine Kovach describes the "recycled rubber" ground cover material that was utilized in the Tree House area of Hammond's Environmental Education Center. During the year, many schools and organizations take field trips to the Center, which also includes a live Trout Stream.

Nature blooms amid industry

May 23, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

Visitors to the recent, 14th annual Active Living Faire at Wolf Lake began with a tour of the unique Environmental Education Center on Calumet Avenue. "The carpeting your standing on...

Dozens of parents watched the Candy Drop as their children gathered the goodies at the Midwest RC Pilots Remote Controlled Air Show in Hammond.

Remote controlled planes put on a show

May 23, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

The weather cooperated beautifully for the recent, Midwest RC Pilots Remote Controlled Air Show at Jean Shepherd Center. "I used to work with model planes when I was I high...

Methodist Hospital cardiologist Dr. Andre Artis (right) discusses Heart Health during a panel discussion.

Ladies Health Day offers screenings, music, discussions

May 23, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

Visitors to this year's Health & Harmony First Ladies Health Day were greeted with upbeat gospel music as they walked through the entrance door of the Genesis Convention Center. That...

Mary Jo Gorman (left) shows an item collected to fellow volunteer Mary Gutierrez during a recent cleanup at Hammond's Marina Beach.

Hammond Marina beach gets a clean slate

May 23, 2019 at 8:09 a.m.

The end of the summer season brings clean-up projects throughout the community, and the annual Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt a Beach Clean-up was no exception. Fifteen volunteers, with...

Gardener Maria Azcona, center, discusses replanting tips with other visitors to the recent Fall Plant Swap.

Gardeners trade plants, tips at fall swap

May 23, 2019 at 8:09 a.m.

Steve and Irene Sowula, of Lake Station, are avid gardeners who enjoy a greenhouse in their backyard. Always on the lookout to expand their hobby, they regularly visits area plant...

Amanda Diskin of Highland gets smooched by her dog Penny at the Kissing Booth.

Humane Society unveils Mobile Adoption Unit, new logo

May 23, 2019 at 8:09 a.m.

During the recent Humane Society Calumet Area's 25th Annual Paws in the Park event, visitors received news of two major changes taking place at the Munster shelter. Opening the daylong...

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