THE SAD AND DISTURBING STORY OF WHITING'S MIKE INIK

Newspapers described Mike as a cripple, who was thought to be a harmless crank.  But that was before he shot up the superior courthouse in Hammond, after which he was called demented, crazed and deranged; a madman, a lunatic and a maniac.

The Mermen of Whiting

There was a time when Whiting High School was dominate in the swimming pool. But, like the mythical creature their legacy is now a thing of lore.

when whiting had two mayors… at the same time

In a span of just twenty days, Whiting had five changes in who occupied the mayor’s office. And on one of those occasions, two men occupied the office at the same time.

The St. Margaret Hospital School of Nursing 1919 to 1967

There was a time, not so long ago, that there were few career options opened to young women after high school. In many cases, many young women chose to become nurses for after the War, many nurses were needed.

tribute to radio & the pilots of the airwaves

Every now and then we hear a song that triggers a memory…So many moments and so many memories are recalled hearing a favorite tune from the soundtrack of our life.

THE MOST CHERISHED BOOK IN WHITING AND ROBERTSDALE?

There are recipe books that are cookbooks, but only a very few that are history books.  Favorite Recipes of St. John’s Rosary Society is one of those.

Herman Billik

With the construction of the railroads and later the Standard Oil refinery, the Whiting area became a haven from all sorts of immigrants. These men and women brought with them their cultures, traditions and superstitions. In the 1890s, Herman Billik preyed on these superstitions. But, he was also a fortune teller, potion wielder and murderer.