Boone Grove celebrates graduates’ diverse achievement and service to others

Boone Grove High School graduates throw their caps into the air after being officially declared graduates on Sunday.

Boone Grove celebrates graduates’ diverse achievement and service to others

Boone Grove High School's Academic Hall of Fame graduates stand to be recognized Sunday during the school's commencement ceremony.

County Road 900 South closed in Boone Township for paving

BOONE TWP. | The Porter County Highway Department and Rieth/Riley Construction will close County Road 900 South in Boone Township on Wednesday from U.S. 231 to Porter/Lake County Line Road for asphalt paving.

Study property tax bill, vote in May 7 referendum

I live in Boone Township. I believe my property taxes are already high, with the largest share of the property tax bill going to the school.

Officials investigating after passer-by finds body near Hebron

BOONE TOWNSHIP | The decomposing body of an unidentified man was found Monday afternoon outside Hebron, officials said.

Donations get Hebron 'bicycle man' back on the road

HEBRON | A Hebron man and his wife are very grateful this Thanksgiving because of the generosity of scores of people who helped them get back on the road, so to speak.

Hebron fire chief hopes Santa brings station addition

HEBRON | It's more than two months until Christmas, but Hebron Fire Chief Chad Franzman has his wish list ready and the town's Redevelopment Commission is hoping to play Santa Claus.

Orville Redenbacher: A passion for popcorn

VALPARAISO | The man who rose to become top of the poppers, Orville Redenbacher, was born in Brazil, Ind., on July 16, 1907 -- the youngest of four children.

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Hebron puts out call for volunteer firefighters

HEBRON | The "help wanted" sign is out at the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department.

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Police find woman with meth sleeping in car in pharmacy lot

Authorities remove horses removed from Hebron-area farm

BOONE TOWNSHIP | Six horses are in foster care after being found malnourished near Hebron, authorities said.

Culvert replacement to close County Road 400 West in Boone Township

BOONE TWP. | The Porter County Highway Department will close County Road 400 West in Boone Township today from County Road 900 South to dead end for culvert replacement.

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Taser blasts subdue man in hotel fracas

PORTAGE | A Lakes of the Four Seasons man was jolted four times with a Taser early Sunday after police said he harassed a hotel employee and kicked a state trooper in the face.

Boone Twp. to test new emergency warning system

BOONE TOWNSHIP | Knowing when dangerous weather was bearing down on township residents was helpful, but the emergency notification system didn't help when other emergencies occurred.

County Road 650 South in Boone Township closed for paving

BOONE TWP. | The Porter County Highway Department will close County Road 650 South in Boone Township today from Ind. 2 to County Road 600 West for asphalt paving.