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What’s recently happened? The 4th of July celebration in Crown Point was a highly anticipated annual event, drawing locals and visitors alike to celebrate America's Independence Day. This vibrant celebration included a parade, fireworks, and...
What’s recently happened? The Fourth of July in the Lakes of Four Seasons (LOFS) is a major event. There is a parade, food trucks, bouncy houses, and a fireworks show to end the night. This year, the day started as early as attendees arrived...
What’s recently happened? Whiting Lakefront Park recently hosted a fireworks show on July 3 and a Fourth of July parade in honor of celebrating the holiday. “I love the Fourth of July. I feel like it’s such a fun holiday, and...
What’s recently happened? Festival season has just about wrapped up for the Region. The St. John Festival, which occurred from July 11-14, was a success once again. Held at 9400 Wicker Ave., this annual event brings in large numbers of people...
What’s recently happened? Construction is a never ending cycle everywhere you go. Construction workers have built work buildings, apartments, and restaurants in different areas of the Town of Munster. More people are moving into Munster and get to...
What's recently happened? The La Porte High School (LPHS) Marching Band (LPMB) kicked off its 2024 season by performing in the Fourth of July parades in Michigan City on Saturday, June 29, and La Porte on Thursday, July 4. The band performed Tim...
What's recently happened? Sitting on the bleachers at Community Park, friends and family watched Munster Babe Ruth baseball teams play games against each other on Summer nights in June, wrapping up their season with the final games on June 27. ...
What’s recently happened? As the summer is in its peak, Andrean High School (AHS) students bask in the radiant climate. Whether they’re soaking up the sun or training for the fall sports, AHS students are making the most of the long break....
What's recently happened? While summer at La Lumiere School (La Lu) looks a little different than other schools, it is still busy as ever. With freshman experience, summer camps, and preparation for the upcoming school year, La Lu never slows down!...
What recently happened? At the beginning of June, the Whiting Public Library (WPL) started its summer reading program. According to Adrienne DeLuna, the youth services librarian at WPL, the program is crucial to students on break because it...