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Vanesse Dabney found a unique pair of leather boots while shopping at the Closet Exchange sale.

Event helps teens, urges spring closet cleaning

June 4, 2018 at 7:07 p.m.

Spring cleaning got a head start for many area women, as they prepared for the recent Closet Exchange fundraiser at Ms. Elle's Especially For You Boutique. The bi-annual charity is...

Guests at the recent Mother's Day Dance at Wicker Park in Highland work on the "Electric Slide."

Seniors kick up heels at Highland dance

May 23, 2019 at 8:01 a.m.

Lorraine Konway and Bob Tintari, of Dyer, graduated the same year from the same Illinois high school more than six decades ago, but the pair didn't get together to socialize...

Mary Brokemond admires an afghan created by one of the women in her crochet class.

Group gets hooked on crochet at library

May 23, 2019 at 8:01 a.m.

It could be called yarn therapy or the fine art of crocheting. Whatever name is associated with the weekly get-together of a dozen woman toting crochet supplies to the East...

Kids get ‘inside’ look at nature at Green Gary celebration

June 4, 2018 at 8:24 p.m.

Although the scheduled nature walks at the recent Earth Day-Green Gary Celebration at Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education didn't materialize, visitors to the annual affair still found much...

Paul Mitchell the School student Randi Rutkowski (left) offered manicures to visitors during the Spring Spa Day sponsored by Methodist Hospital. Other services included hand and chair massages and facials.

Spa Day pampers those with cancer, survivors

May 23, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

Cancer survivors and those currently fighting the disease recently experienced "royal treatment" during the annual Spring Spa Day at St. Peter and Paul Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral's Banquet Hall. Sponsored by...

Highland Cub Scout master Richard Langel manned one of the wheelbarrows at Main Square Park in Highland.

Volunteers spruce up Highland parks

May 23, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

Cleaning on a Saturday morning is usually reserved for homes, garages and cars. But the recent, 16th Annual Park Pride Day found dozens of volunteers mulching around trees and playground...

Friends Maria Santos, Aurelia Lopez and Rosa Oliver patiently waited in the food line for their authentic Mexican dinner.

Cinco de Mayo event celebrates Mexican heritage

May 23, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

Many activities and performances take place at the Hammond Civic Center throughout the year, but one of the most popular and colorful attractions recently greeted hundreds of visitors to the...

Kay Roos (left) shows fellow volunteer John Webdell the recognition pin she received at the Awards Luncheon. Both Hobart residents were honored at the event for serving 10,000 volunteer hours at St. Mary Medical Center.

St. Mary Medical Center honors service of volunteers

May 23, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

When Kay Roos's husband was admitted to St. Mary Medical Center in 1997, she was impressed by the caring staff and volunteers. When her husband passed away the next year,...

Valparaiso youngster Benji Mosier, 2, helped his mom Elena choose plants for their garden during the recent Native Plant Sale at the Dunes Visitors Center.

Get growing with native plants

May 23, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

With the onset of recent mild temperatures, those with green thumbs are turning their attention to what they will be planting in their gardens this spring. The recent 21st Annual...

Nathan Flanagan of Chicago Heights, Ill., (left) and Cody Olson of Hammond try their luck at the Hammond Marina docks.

Fishing derby creates memories for families

May 23, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

The unpredictable weather of late turned into a picture perfect day for the 19th Annual Hammond Marina Fishing Derby. Halfway through the event, 75 anglers had signed up, with a...

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