Local students witness history with Obama's inauguration

WASHINGTON, D.C. | Tacarra Holden didn’t mind the fact that her legs were aching Monday as President Barack Obama appeared on the Capitol’s steps to take his oath and speak.

Portage wrestling coach Leroy Vega

Portage wrestling coach Leroy Vega, background, celebrates a win against Mishawaka at the Chris Traicoff Memorial Invitational. Vega, a two-time state champion at Portage and an All-American at Minnesota, will be inducted into the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fam…

Crown Point's Steven Potoski won his match

Crown Point's Steven Potoski won his match against Floyd Central's Nick Ottersbach at the Chris Traicoff Memorial Invitational on Saturday.

Portage's Exvonte Jones won his match

Portage's Exvonte Jones won his match against Mishawaka's Clint Proctor in the Chris Traicoff Memorial Invitational on Saturday.

Crown Point celebrates a match win against Floyd Central

Crown Point celebrates a match win against Floyd Central on Saturday in the Chris Traicoff Memorial Invitational.

Portage wrestling coach Leroy Vega celebrates a win

Portage wrestling coach Leroy Vega celebrates a win against Mishawaka on Saturday at the Chris Traicoff Memorial Invitational.

Crown Point's Josh Fugua won his match

Crown Point's Josh Fugua won his match against Floyd Central's Austin Ward in the Chris Traicoff Memorial Invitational on Saturday at Calumet.

Portage's Gaige Torres won his match

Portage's Gaige Torres won his match against Mishawaka's Jake Chadwick in the Chris Traicoff Memorial Invitational on Saturday.

Portage's Xavier Orta lost his match to Mishawaka's Alejandro Hernandez

Portage's Xavier Orta lost his match to Mishawaka's Alejandro Hernandez at the Chris Traicoff Memorial Invitational at Calumet.

EDITORIAL: We endorse Bennett for state superintendent

The battle lines are clearly drawn in the race for Indiana's superintendent of public instruction. It's not just Republican vs. Democrat, but also the status quo vs. rapid change. We support reforms.

Gabby Dougas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Students gather outside the venue to get a glimpse and possible photo of Gabrielle Douglas as the Olympic gold medalist visits the Indiana University Northwest campus on Monday.

Gabby Dougas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

Gabrielle Douglas has a laugh as Robert Brown, a Calumet High School senior and event MC, straightens his tie for a photo with the Olympic gold medalist.

Gabrielle Douglas a hit with high schoolers at Gary event

GARY | Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas greeted Gary high schoolers Monday with words of advice.

Calumet gridders rehab Head Start playground

GARY | Lake Ridge School Corp.'s Head Start program services 68 students from the Calumet Township community.

EDITORIAL: Preparing students for tomorrow's workplace

Just about anyone who has ever been a teenager will remember wondering during a boring lecture in school what the practical application of that lesson might be. Or, as the question is more commonly phrased, "Why do I need to learn this stuff anyway?"

Calumet at Gavit football game

Calumet's Noah Fowler runs the ball against Gavit during Friday's game at Gavit.

Calumet at Gavit football game

Calumet player Kyle Hubbard runs the ball against Gavit player Jacob Jiminez during Friday's game at Gavit.

Calumet at Gavit football game

Gavit quarterback Aryk Rivoli-Johnson huddles with coaches and players during Friday's game against Calumet at Gavit.

Calumet at Gavit football game

Gavit's Tashon Rogers runs for a touchdown against Calumet in the fourth quarter Friday at Gavit. Rogers scored Gavit's last two touchdowns on runs of 3 and 26 yards.