Community News
Franciscan Health Pet Therapy Program Receives Donation
In Lake County, Franciscan Health says its Pet Therapy Program received a $13,000 boost thanks to a donation from the newly established Franciscan Health Foundation Circle of 1875. The all-volunteer Pet Therapy program, with 16 volunteers and 17 dogs, provides visits for interested patients, family members and staff at...
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State Road 51 Closure in Lake Station
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says NIPSCO is closing State Road 51 between Central Avenue and Old Hobart Road in Lake Station for about three weeks starting on or after Friday, October 17, 2025. An advisory said the closure is for NIPSCO gas relocation work. The official detour will f...
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INDOT, Indiana State Police Urge Awareness for National Move Over Day
Saturday, October 18, 2025, the third Saturday in October, is National Move Over Day, which calls attention to Move Over Laws in Indiana and across the nation. Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) are urging motorists to move over and slow down for emergency vehicles with flashing l...
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Music News
Sam Fender Wins Mercury Prize, Beating Out Fontaines D.C., Pulp, And Wolf Alice For Prestigious U.K. Music Award
On Thursday night (October 16), Sam Fender was awarded the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album, People Watching. The ceremony was held in Fender's hometown of Newcastle in the North East of England, marking the first time the awards took place outside of ...
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Janelle Monáe's Announces Wondaween 2025 Halloween Music Festival In Los Angeles
Janelle Monáe and the Wondaland Arts Society have returned to Los Angeles with Wondaween 2025, a month-long Halloween festival spanning cemeteries, theaters, secret venues, and the Hollywood Bowl throughout the month of October. The event kicked off wi...
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Pras Michél Working With Mark Wahlberg On Documentary About Fugees Founder's Life And Spy Trial
Fugees founder Pras Michél was recently convicted on multiple conspiracy charges that carry a potential 22-year prison sentence, and the 52-year-old rapper has partnered with Mark Wahlberg to produce a documentary exploring his musical legacy and high-...
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