NIH-supported study highlights the importance of responsible portrayal of suicide by the media Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in the month (April 2017) following the shows release, after accounting for ongoing trends in[Read More…]
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Merrillville Man Sentenced To 78 Months in Prison: Possession and Receipt of Child Pornography
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Stacy Newlin, 57 years old, of Merrillville, Indiana, was sentenced by District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after he pled guilty to possession and receipt of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Judge Simon sentenced Newlin to 78 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release[Read More…]
Three Charged in Criminal Complaint with Kidnapping
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Jaron Johnson, 22, Jarod Johnson, 20, and Patricia Carrington, 46, all of Gary, Indiana, were charged in a criminal complaint with kidnapping, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. The criminal complaint alleges that on April 14, 2019, the defendants forced the victim in this case into a car, bound and[Read More…]
Park Forest Election Results Official, Applicants Sought for Trustee Vacancy
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest officially has new elected leaders set to be sworn into their posts with the sunset of the current board in May. Election results are now official. Voting results from the April 4 election became official Tuesday with current Park Forest trustee Jonathan Vanderbilt defeating current[Read More…]
Prairie Sampler Workdays at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Get down and dirty and help care for our Prairie Sampler. Located in front of the Nature Center, this small prairie that was nurtured by the late Jim Marzuki needs your help with weeding, pulling tall goldenrod, and trimming out woody plants. The first Prairie Sampler Workday[Read More…]
Trees For Kids at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What kinds of trees are in Thorn Creek Woods? Where do different types grow in the woods? How do trees grow? Join us to find out Saturday, May 11 from 1-3 p.m., and make a tree banner to take home. This is a Partnership for Programming event[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School announced 3rd quarter honor roll students. We present them here, beginning with those from Park Forest. Park Forest 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students Aamina-Nikole Adebayo, Adenike Cotton, Zoe Darvive, Matthew Desmond, Jocelyn Ferreira, Justin Hollendonner, Oluwakemi Johnson, Jasmine Jones, Samuel Kirchner, Nicole Krizmanich,[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Forensics, Theatre Director Honored by National Federation of State High School Assns
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cheryl Frazier, a nationally recognized forensics educator who is director of forensics and theatre at Southland College Prep Charter High School, has been named the Outstanding Speech, Debate and Theatre Educator for the National Federation of State High School Associations’ central section of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Seniors Offered $750,000 in Scholarships to the University of Houston
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Fourteen Southland College Prep Charter High School seniors have been admitted to the University of Houston and offered approximately $750,000 in merit-based scholarships. According to Alexandria Hines, a University of Houston access and outreach specialist in the school’s office of admissions, Southland has the highest number of[Read More…]
Pot Builds for Queen of Hearts Raffle at Marian Catholic/Carlo Lorenzetti’s
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Queen of Hearts Raffle continues to roll over at Carlo’s Restaurant & Lounge – Lorenzetti’s in Chicago Heights. Last week’s lucky winner received $100. “The pot remains at $5,000!” the school announced. However, the pot is closing in on $10,000, so the 50/50 progressive raffle will[Read More…]
