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Former region residents cross paths in Oklahoma dog rescue
Former Munster resident Michael Konopasek, who is working as a television news reporter in Oklahoma City, said he and a photographer were foll…
Implanted device curbs Valpo man's seizures
A small scar on the left side of his chest is one of only a few outward signs that John Camacho is not 100 percent OK.
Whispering Pines resident, Ruth Carroll, receives life long wish of limo ride
VALPARAISO | Whispering Pines Health Care Center is pleased to announce its continued devotion to the local community through quality and clin…
LaCrosse Current Issues Class Takes third place in PSA competition
LACROSSE | The Current Issues class at LaCrosse High School competed in a public service announcement competition dealing with prescription dr…
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Portage Parks
Bison Financial serves the community at the Summer Outdoor Movies
VALPARAISO | Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events will have Bison Financial as the presenting partner for the Outdoor Summer Movies Ser…
Volunteers needed for tutoring program
CHESTERTON | Westchester Public Library has begun a reading tutoring service for children preschool age through senior year of high school see…
Polka dot parties planned
CHESTERTON | Polka Dot Parties with Carol will continue for adults with sessions on June 3 and 19, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Thomas Library, 200 W. …
Calvary Church hires teaching pastor
VALPARAISO | Calvary Church has hired Knute Larson as a part-time teaching pastor.
Club's annual golf outing set for July 11
Reservations for sponsor foursomes are being accepted for the 33rd annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County Golf Outing.
Youngster proves he knows his way around a map
When 9-year-old Sander Owens saw Alex Trebek hosting the 2012 National Geographic Bee on TV, he knew he had to be a part of it.
Tri Kappa's Taste of Valpo feeds charitable needs
VALPARAISO | Tri Kappa welcomed more than a thousand guests Thursday night into a taste bud extravaganza to raise funds for college scholarshi…
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Man arrested following girlfriend's theft arrest
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some wa…
Central Park Plaza Market opening June 1 in Valpo
VALPARAISO | The Central Park Plaza Market will open for the season at 8 a.m. June 1, with a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Valpo Dash has outgrown site
VALPARAISO | The success of the ChicaGo Dash is forcing the city to find a new location for the transportation station and parking lot.
Keilman receives United Way Success By 6 service award
VALPARAISO | Daniel Keilman was named the recipient of the 2012-2013 United Way Success By 6 Service to Children award at Thursday’s 2013 Unit…
Valpo student earns BSU Whitinger Scholarship
MUNCIE | Andrew J. Miles of Valparaiso High School was awarded the Whitinger Scholarship from Ball State University starting the Fall of 2013.
NIRPC public participation vote postponed
Action on a public participation plan was postponed Thursday at the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission due to concerns raised b…
Former region residents cross paths in Oklahoma dog rescue
Former Munster resident Michael Konopasek, who is working as a television news reporter in Oklahoma City, said he and a photographer were foll…
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Man charged, accused of severly beating malnourished dog
LAPORTE | A Westville-area man is charged with severely beating his malnourished dog after the pet killed one of the chickens he kept at his m…
The Times presents seminar about marketing in a digital age
MUNSTER | The The Times Media Co. is offering solutions to ensure businesses are found in the realm of Internet searches and how business owne…
JobSource receives $5,000 from Fifth Third Bank
VALPARAISO | JobSource, the community employment division of Opportunity Enterprises, has received a $5,000 grant from Fifth Third Bank to pur…
Opportunity Enterprises seeking volunteers for Mudathlon
VALPARAISO | Opportunity Enterprises is seeking volunteers to work at the Mudathlon 3-mile race on July 20 at Graeber Family Farms in Boone Gr…
Portage mayor imposes police, fire hiring freeze
PORTAGE | Police and Fire merit boards were moving ahead this week to hire additional department members when they were told to stop.
Gary Parole District officials to host open house today
GARY | The Gary Parole District will host an open house at 11 a.m. today at 569 Tyler St., Gary.
YMCA briefs
Portage YMCA
Duneland teachers spark excitiment in the classroom
“Daddy, I want to be a public school teacher.”
Art center offers summer camps
CHESTERTON | Jennifer Martin will be offering five week-long summer art camps from June to August at the Chesterton Art Center. Each session w…
Social Security honors all who serve
Every day of the year, Americans across the nation remember friends and family members who have served and sacrificed for their country. Memor…
Indiana Dunes State park offers glamorous camping weekend
CHESTERTON | If “roughing it” isn’t for you, Indiana Dunes State Park is offering a themed weekend for camping glamorously, May 31 through June 2
Runner, walker input first step in Sunset Hill Farm trail mapping
VALPARAISO | Nature enthusiasts and outdoor athletes had an opportunity Wednesday to provide input on a new trail map for Sunset Hill Farm Cou…
Police: Beware of tornado relief scams
Natural disasters such as the tornadoes that ripped apart communities in Texas and Oklahoma and the tragedies of Boston and Cleveland bring ou…
Do you live your values? Inspiration Project stories reveal what you believe
VALPARAISO | Porter-Starke Services wants residents to embrace health, balance and hope through an essay-writing activity based on an internat…
Michigan City officials OK mental health facilty near homes
MICHIGAN CITY | Some Michigan City area residents have lost their bid to keep a mental health treatment facility out of their neighborhood.
Valpo FOP holds fundraiser Saturday to aid organizations
VALPARAISO | Valparaiso Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 76 will host a Nelson Chicken fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Theater Drive construction to begin soon
PORTAGE | Construction of the new Theater Drive should begin in about three weeks.
Labor pains save Valpo native, family from tornado
Picking through the debris of his tornado-demolished home Wednesday in Moore, Okla., Valparaiso native Jacob Schroeder hoped he might find thi…
Region thief gets OK for late appeal
INDIANAPOLIS | The untimely death of his attorney will enable an East Chicago man sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for an eight-month Highland…
Valpo man charged with raping underage girl
VALPARAISO | A 31-year-old local man is charged with raping an underage girl after providing her with alcohol.
22-year-old Valpo man found shot to death in Gary
GARY | A 22-year-old Valparaiso man was shot and killed early Wednesday in Gary.
Enviro leader touts ecotourism, partnerships
CHESTERTON | More needs to be done to help build partnerships between businesses and environmental organizations to maximize tourism dollars g…
NIRPC to take more time on headquarters decision
PORTAGE | The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission on Thursday heard from three real estate developers in a three-hour closed ses…
NWI home sales continue winning streak
Northwest Indiana single-family home sales increased 26 percent in April as compared to one year ago, marking the 22nd straight month home sal…
Central Park Plaza Market celebrates opening day on June 1
VALPARAISO | The Central Park Plaza Market brought to you by Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events (VCFE) will open on Saturday, June 1,…
Thomas Jefferson Middle School competes at National Science Olympiad
VALPARAISO | Students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso competed against teams from across the country in Saturday's Science O…
Porter County crime briefs
Vacant house in Portage is found vandalized, items taken
VVA sets memorial service for Sunday in Chesterton
CHESTERTON | The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 905 of Porter County, will host a Memorial Day service at 2 p.m., Sunday at the Indiana …
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