At its first meeting of the year, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority board voted to sponsor a pickleball ...

We’re living in divisive times. It’s something said so often that it’s become cliche. But collaboration across divides still happens, and the International Space Station is a great place to ...

Maggie Jean Valentine Gibson, 95, of Anahuac, Texas passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at The Arboretum of Winnie ...

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, Lake County's tourism bureau, is bringing a Picklemania pickleball challenge to Hammond. The SSCVA and 219Pickleball will host the $20,000 challenge ...

A federal appeals court upheld a sexual abuse verdict against Donald Trump. The ruling on Monday, Dec. 30, stems from a civil case verdict that found the president-elect guilty in a case involving E.

Many dogs are natural-born comedians. They can make us laugh over some of the simplest things without even trying. This German Shepherd’s feelings on green beans exemplify these comedic talents. His ...

Humorist Jean Shepherd was a teenager when his father came home from work and began packing a suitcase. "What are ya doin', Dad?" asked Shepherd. Describing the scene to communication scholar ...

Ever heard of the TV show “Shepherd’s Pie”? If not, you’re welcome. A few years before Jean Shepherd narrated “A Christmas Story” — a film based on some of his stories — the author ...

But what is the origin of this fun piece of pop culture come from? Before it became a cinematic gag, the Leg Lamp sprang from the mind of humorist Jean Shepherd. In his short story, “My Man and the ...

When “A Christmas Story” premiered in 1983, screenwriter Jean Shepherd pulled anecdotes from his own life to create the Christmas comedy — including the infamous leg lamp. And Quentin ...