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01/14/2025

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06/07/2024

We're still hiring for summer staff at Boardwalk Ventures on the famous Boardwalk. Great positions for Seniors and Students.

Flexible hours. Weekdays and Weekends. Good pay, snacks and fun.

If you like people and fun times we want to speak with you. Boardwalk Ventures has several concession stands with lots of great treats for IB guests to enjoy.

If interested message me and let's get you onboard.

05/28/2024

Sun-Kissed! Long before we were told the sun was bad for us, humans used to partake in a therapy known as sunbathing. Dating back to the 1800’s, the notion that the sun could heal and even cure the body of illness was confirmed in 1890 by Dr. Theobald Palm, who made the eye-opening discovery that sunlight was crucial for bone development […]

Long before we were told the sun was bad for us, humans used to partake in a therapy known as sunbathing. Dating back to the 1800’s, the notion that the sun could heal and even cure the body of illness was confirmed in 1890 by Dr. Theobald Palm, who made the eye-opening discovery that sunlight was...

05/27/2024

When did I get to be so old? I recently went to update my eyeglass prescription and the Optometrist gave some pause as he was doing my exam, and said, “Huh. You seem to have cataracts forming. Be sure to wear sunglasses when you are out this summer…” Uh- what? Excuse me? Cataracts?!? Gah. I have also discovered that I can no longer get away with not wearing […]

I recently went to update my eyeglass prescription and the Optometrist gave some pause as he was doing my exam, and said, “Huh. You seem to have cataracts forming. Be sure to wear sunglasses when you are out this summer…” Uh- what? Excuse me? Cataracts?!? Gah. I have also discovered that I can...

05/25/2024

Good news for Dyer client On April 12, 2024, I wrote a letter to a client to give him good news about a hospital bill. With some editing to protect the privacy of our client, here is the letter that I sent. “You sent a bill to our Schererville office for us to check for you. The Schererville office forwarded the bill to me. The […]

On April 12, 2024, I wrote a letter to a client to give him good news about a hospital bill. With some editing to protect the privacy of our client, here is the letter that I sent. “You sent a bill to our Schererville office for us to check for you. The Schererville office forwarded the bill to me...

05/24/2024

Illiana Christian defeats Lowell, but LHS’ Fleming-Nuccio refuse to lose HANOVER TOWNSHIP – On Tuesday, April 30 at Illiana Christian, things were not looking good for the Lowell number one doubles team of Ava Fleming and Autumn Nuccio. The Vikings had them down by the score of 4-1 in the tie breaker of the third set, looking to win the match and getting revenge on the Lady Devils after losing […]

HANOVER TOWNSHIP - On Tuesday, April 30 at Illiana Christian, things were not looking good for the Lowell number one doubles team of Ava Fleming and Autumn Nuccio. The Vikings had them down by the score of 4-1 in the tie breaker of the third set, looking to win the match and getting revenge on the L...

05/23/2024

Blighted property creating nuisance in Lowell Charlene Hall is best known by residents of Lowell as the former owner of the Gold Star Cafe, which used to be located at 1336 E. Commercial Avenue in the building where Dee’s Corner now is situated. Hall, who used to offer free Thanksgiving dinners in town to anyone who wanted one, is retiring soon, and like some retirees, she’s […]

Charlene Hall is best known by residents of Lowell as the former owner of the Gold Star Cafe, which used to be located at 1336 E. Commercial Avenue in the building where Dee’s Corner now is situated. Hall, who used to offer free Thanksgiving dinners in town to anyone who wanted one, is retiring so...

05/21/2024

Campos’ victory over Spriggs helps Hanover beat Griffith GRIFFITH – On Wednesday, April 24, the Lady Wildcats tennis team traveled to Griffith High School to take on the Panthers and swept all five matches to win 5-0. Winning at number one singles was Aubree Ducret, who defeated Olivia Sons 6-1, 6-0. Number three singles was Sarah Pena taking on Maddie Zemaitis, winning in straight sets by the score […]

GRIFFITH - On Wednesday, April 24, the Lady Wildcats tennis team traveled to Griffith High School to take on the Panthers and swept all five matches to win 5-0. Winning at number one singles was Aubree Ducret, who defeated Olivia Sons 6-1, 6-0. Number three singles was Sarah Pena taking on Maddie Ze...

05/19/2024

LHS Theater Dept. hosts annual banquet The Lowell Theater celebrated a successful year at the annual Banquet, hosted by Sam and Rose Quirarte, on May 3rd, at Mi Ranchito. Receiving Theater Letters were Jaidyn Estrada, Allison Habath, Natalie Linskens, Addison Bolda, and Nevaeh Hurtado. Voted on by the Theater Cast, Crew and Directors, the following students received trophies and awards. Best Actress, Fall Play, 2023, “A […]

The Lowell Theater celebrated a successful year at the annual Banquet, hosted by Sam and Rose Quirarte, on May 3rd, at Mi Ranchito. Receiving Theater Letters were Jaidyn Estrada, Allison Habath, Natalie Linskens, Addison Bolda, and Nevaeh Hurtado. Voted on by the Theater Cast, Crew and Directors, th...

05/17/2024

Two shows left for ‘The Outrageous Adventures of Sheldon and Mrs. Levine’

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05/16/2024

New Sea Cadet division hosts fundraiser

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05/15/2024

Hy-Vee to acquire Strack & Van Til’s On April 17, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group, LLC), which has store locations throughout Northwest Indiana. The acquisition will add 22 stores to Hy-Vee’s more than 550 retail business units, which include grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies, restaurants and convenience stores […]

On April 17, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group, LLC), which has store locations throughout Northwest Indiana. The acquisition will add 22 stores to Hy-Vee’s more than 550 retail business units, ...

05/14/2024

The $900 response charge On November 22, 2023, I wrote a letter to a client who lives in Winfield, Indiana. She was charged $900 by an ambulance company despite the fact that she was never taken to a hospital. With some editing to protect her privacy, here is that letter. “Your husband brought an ambulance bill to me and asked me to check it […]

On November 22, 2023, I wrote a letter to a client who lives in Winfield, Indiana. She was charged $900 by an ambulance company despite the fact that she was never taken to a hospital. With some editing to protect her privacy, here is that letter. “Your husband brought an ambulance bill to me and ...

05/13/2024

05/13/2024

TURN BACK TIME 75 Years Ago MAY 5, 1949 LOCAL CHAMPIONS COMPETED IN AREA SPELLING BEE: Lowell grade school’s champion spellers Janet McCammack, 8th grade; Rosemary Davis, 7th grade; and Vivian Fitzgerald, 6th grade battled for honors in the first annual spelling bee sponsored by the Hammond Times and held Saturday at East Chicago Roosevelt high school where 140 best spellers from 60 […]

75 Years Ago MAY 5, 1949 LOCAL CHAMPIONS COMPETED IN AREA SPELLING BEE: Lowell grade school’s champion spellers Janet McCammack, 8th grade; Rosemary Davis, 7th grade; and Vivian Fitzgerald, 6th grade battled for honors in the first annual spelling bee sponsored by the Hammond Times and held Saturd...

05/11/2024

Letter and phone call mislead immigrant On November 27, 2023, a client who is an immigrant from Italy brought papers to our Merrillville office to get my help with a problem. He got a letter from an insurance agency in Texas asking him to phone them. The letter did not clearly state who sent the letter. He thought it was from our insurance agency. So, he […]

On November 27, 2023, a client who is an immigrant from Italy brought papers to our Merrillville office to get my help with a problem. He got a letter from an insurance agency in Texas asking him to phone them. The letter did not clearly state who sent the letter. He thought it was from our insuranc...

05/10/2024

Ten Pins for K9s raises money for LPD

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