Mark Pishkur
Don’t miss the chance to check out the legendary Wailers as they play the Hobart Art Theater on Wednesday, March 23rd. Tickets are $25 if you order online or $30 at the door. A couple weeks ago in Glasgow, the Wailers featured a lot of Bob Marley staples in their setlist by performing “No Woman,…
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“Being Human” is based on true stories told from our local first responders. All victims and those who wish to remain unnamed have been altered for privacy purposes. LOCAL 219: Hi Steve, tell me a little bit about yourself. You work for the Hobart Fire Department? Steve Gouwens: Yes, I’m a Lieutenant there. A Paramedic…
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Dawn Kpandeyenge has been doing photography for over twenty years. She believes in the power of capturing specific photos in time to look back on and loves the creative freedom photography provides. Whether it’s through senior photos, family shots, or wedding days, Dawn’s portfolio exuberates passion and professionalism. It was a pleasure learning more about…
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Sensei Andre Campos holds the rank of a 4th degree black belt in Judo and 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He has 48 years of active training and competition experience, as well as over 28 years teaching children and adults of different nationalities and backgrounds. His humble personality and relaxed demeanor made for…
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After a runner-up season in 2020 and a 4th place finish in 2021, the Crown Point High School Bulldogs have a perfect storm brewing for their 2022 wrestling season. Led by phenom Jesse Mendez, looking to become only the tenth wrestler in Indiana history to win 4 state championships, IN PURSUIT follows the Bulldogs historic…
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K Kartuska of Beauty and the Beach believes in setting goals others would deem impossible and providing an exemplary experience for her clients. It was a pleasure learning more about what drives her passion and success. LOCAL 219: Hi K! First, was it your childhood, hobbies, or circumstances that led you to the position you’re…
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“Being Human” is based on true stories told from our local first responders. All victims and those who wish to remain unnamed have been altered for privacy purposes. LOCAL 219: Hi Steve, tell me a little bit about yourself. You work for the Hobart Fire Department. Steve Gouwens: Yes, I’m a Lieutenant there. A Paramedic…
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What happens when you lose your fantasy football league? For the guys in “The Red Dress League”, you put on a dress in the middle of winter and stand on the intersection of 30 & 41 with picket signs in 13 degree weather.
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Barney’s Hub Bootery has had many changes since it was first established in 1949. Yvonne Shofroth and Kim Pappas are now running the show, and are passionate about customer satisfaction as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance. LOCAL 219 had the pleasure of learning more about the change in ownership and their ability to…
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After we released our “Best Breakfast Places to Eat in Northwest Indiana” list, we received a lot of feedback about who we had left off. One of those places was Brothers Breakfast & Lunch in Merrillville, IN. To find out more we went to meet the Owner Manny Saitis and to find out what makes…
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We sent our correspondent Don Teva to the Amazing Man Expo in Crown Point, IN to find out everything that encompasses being a man. We’ve never been that close to wrestling before, and have to admit, it was a really good time checking it out.
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Want to win your Super Bowl Party? Then check out this dish for our “Recipe of the Month” where we give you a recipe from a local chef that you can make at home. This month’s feature is Birria Quesadillas from Chef Chris Pappas at Provecho Latin Provisions for your upcoming Super Bowl Party.
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Lincoln Carry Outs has been in Scott Underwood’s family for over 40 years, and is well known for great subs and lunch options throughout Crown Point. It was a pleasure chatting with him as I learned more about his dedicated work ethic and commitment to his team’s satisfaction. LOCAL219: Whether it be passions, childhood circumstances,…
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The Region loves their breakfast. Here are the places that we recommend trying the next time you venture out for the most important meal of the day. AVGO Saint John, IN From the Owner: “Our curiously straightforward menu pushes the boundaries on all big breakfast and lunch plates you’re familiar with, while featuring a full-service coffee…
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HOBART, IN– Residents in the communities surrounding Indian Ridge golf course have a new culinary option close to home as Dîner Surgelé, a new restaurant specializing in just serving you food acquired from the frozen section of some grocery store, recently opened its doors in the shopping plaza on the East side of the…
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Though having only been at Sure Fire Tattoo in Crown Point for a few months, Cody Wallenius has been tattooing for 18 years. Originally from the South side of Chicago and now a Crown Point resident, Cody shared with LOCAL 219 more about how he became a Tattoo Artist, his personal and professional influences–as well…
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For over a decade, Moto on Ice has brought organized ice motor sport races to Cedar Lake, Indiana. Every Sunday in the winter, barring the freezing of the lake itself, motorists from across the midwest gather on the ice to compete in multiple different styles of races. The opening race of the 2022 season…
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As I walked into Steamwhistle Coffee Roasters, across from the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly a young woman at the front counter welcomed me with a genuine smile and kind tone. I soon learned that Ky, short for Kylee, is the daughter of Tracee and Brett, owners…
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An Inside look into the World of an MLB Barber Hailing from Hammond, Freddie Pintor is a larger-than-life personality best known for being the barber for a number of Chicago White Sox stars, including Yoan Moncada, Tim Anderson and Eloy Jimenez to name a few. Our very own Mike Krzyston (Slater) had the incredible…
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Another week. Another wing. This week Rosalie Black and Alan Myszkowski went to Off Square Brewing to eat wings with Cook Kris Underwood and Owner Dave Hellwege. From now until the end of the month, Off Square is donating 25 cents to the St. Jude House for every craft beer sold. Make sure to stop…
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The best part of our job is that we get to meet some really great people every day. Our blog “Friend Request” is a chance for you to get to know them as well. On today’s blog we talk to eye extraordinaire and amazing person Jovan Alavanja of Crown Point Eye Care. LOCAL 219: Hey…
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