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City of Lake Station hosts NWI Pride Fest to celebrate the community
As we kick off the beginning of Pride Month, the City of Lake Station is getting into the spirit of opening weekend with a Pridefest event at Riverview Park. Leah Peksenak, president of NWI Pride Fest Inc., talks about what led up to the development of this Pridefest celebration. “Today...
Crossroads Chamber of Commerce celebrates first day of Corn Roast celebration at Bulldog Park in Crown Point
On the sunny evening of May 31, volunteers from Crossroads Chamber of Commerce kicked off the first day of the 2024 Corn Roast celebration. Residents from Crown Point and its neighboring towns gathered at Bulldog Park to participate in this 46-year-old celebration. This year’s event featured over 12 food trucks and stands, bounce houses, a beer garden with a wide variety of alcoholic beverages on tap, and, of course, plenty of corn. The event’s sponsors included Sparta Dome, Old National Bank, PBS, Methodist Hospitals, and the YMCA. Richard Day, chairman of Crossroads’ Chamber board of directors, believes that the Corn Roast is an important expression of Crown Point’s legacy.
Hammond schools may host ShotSpotter sensors
The city of Hammond is moving ahead with ShotSpotter technology. Earlier this year, the city announced it had reached an agreement to install the gunshot detection system throughout the city. Now, the Hammond School Board has agreed to allow some of the acoustic sensors to be installed on its school buildings.
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