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Library still groovy after 50 years

Hey, man, have you heard? The Westchester Public Library is taking a mind trip back to the ‘70s. It’s gonna be groovy reliving those days in 1972 when the Thomas Branch, the Hageman Branch and the Baugher Center all sprang into being. Director Lisa Stamm is ready to celebrate and spread some Flower Power. In fact, she says, for every... READ MORE >

Ukulele proves to be a plucky teaching tool

Research has shown that music education is advantageous for students and teaches them a variety of essential skills. Traditionally, music programs focus on singing, basic percussion or playing the recorder. Yost Elementary School Music Teacher Laura Alonzo offers her fourth graders something a little different – learning to play the ukulele. “At a previous school I was lucky enough to... READ MORE >

CHS tennis team’s secret weapon

Paul Petro, who moved to Chesterton in 1993, grew tired of walking around his Duneland Cove neighborhood and never seeing kids outside playing. They weren’t taking advantage of the many basketball hoops in the area, the soccer field or the tennis courts in Robert L. Waskom Park. As far as Petro could tell, the kids were stuck in their houses... READ MORE >

Chicagobound train passengers to take the bus

Those wishing to take the South Shore Line to Chicago from the Dune Park Station are riding a bus rather than the rails for part of the journey these days. On Saturday Aug. 6, the South Shore Line started bus service for all stops between the Carroll Avenue station in Michigan City to the Gary Metro Center. Buses between the... READ MORE >

Friends of the Dunes to gift passes

Friends of Indiana Dunes is making gifts of $45 Indiana Dunes National Park annual passes to individuals and families in Lake, Porter and La Porte counties, offering financial assistance through their Hardship Help Fund. Chairperson of the organization, Angel Gochee-Goins, said, “This is just another way that we can make the park more accessible.” When the national park’s user fees... READ MORE >

Carol Craig

Carol (Wiggs) Craig, age 76 of Porter, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Chesterton, IN. She was born on November 8, 1945 in Valparaiso, IN to Harold and Betty Mae (Reynolds) Wiggs. Carol is survived by her children, Lewis “Jay” T. Craig Jr., William (Miranda) Horn Jr. and Thomas (Melody) Horn; grandchildren, Jackson Craig, Angel Craig, William... READ MORE >

Echoes of the Past

10 Years Ago Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 – LGS Plumbing of Crown Point is awarded the contract for the Ind. 49 Utility Corridor project. . . Porter County Park Board plans to hold a public information meeting to decide the future of Sunset Hill Farm Park. . . CHS football will hold a “Meet the Trojans” scrimmage tonight. George’s Gyros... READ MORE >

Community Calendar

Submit calendar items to calendar@chestertontribune.com. Saturday, August 13 *Join a ranger for a morning stroll along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan at Central Avenue Beach from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Learn about the origins of the Great Lakes and the Indiana Dunes while scanning the beach to see what kind of interesting things get washed up. There is... READ MORE >

Word on the Street

On Friday, July 29th, kids enjoying treats from Dog Days Ice Cream in Thomas Centennial Park were asked by Chesterton Tribune reporter Mandi Dunlap, “How do you feel about school starting up again so soon?”... READ MORE >

News briefs

Three weeks under the care of the Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center was all a bald eagle chick needed to recover after falling out of its nest in South Bend and being taken in in a malnourished state. The bald eagle, younger than three months when admitted, weighed less than six pounds at that time and was not... READ MORE >