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 United Way of Porter County Campaign Celebration.

Duneland to revise electronics use on buses

CHESTERTON | Jim Bonfield, director of transportation for the Duneland School Corp., spoke to the School Board on Monday about allowing bus drivers the ability to discern use of electronics like cellphones and tablets.

Duneland approves $16K raise in superintendent pay

CHESTERTON | The five members of the Duneland School Board voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a $16,000 increase in pay for incoming superintendent David Pruis.

Impact of Porter County's first TIF called into question

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Redevelopment Commission was told Thursday it could reap $8.4 million during the next 20 years from the new hospital alone if a tax increment finance district is created along that portion of the U.S. 6 corridor.

Chesterton High School considers Breathalyzer tests at prom

CHESTERTON | Chesterton school officials are considering a plan to require students attending prom and senior banquet to take a Breathalyzer test.

Duneland School Board appoints Pruis new superintendent

CHESTERTON | The Duneland school board on Thursday approved the appointment of Dr. David Pruis as the new superintendent of schools.

Indiana secretary of state visits Jackson Elementary students

VALPARAISO | Fourth-graders at Jackson Elementary School received a lesson Thursday in the election process with the help of Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson.

Duneland School Board hears new hires

CHESTERTON | New Duneland School Corp. teachers and administrators who will begin their positions next month met Thursday night with the School Board.

Duneland early voting satellite site sees large turnout

CHESTERTON | When Ralph Ayres began his quest last year to secure an early voter satellite site for Chesterton’s Town Hall, he knew the recent census numbers showing the huge population growth in Duneland warranted the effort.

Duneland School Board leases space to service center

CHESTERTON | The Duneland School Board on Monday unanimously approved a request to lease space to a regional organization that provides professional development and other services to local districts.

Duneland schools looking to voters for tax increase

CHESTERTON | Twelve years after helping lead a successful petition drive to build a new high school, Jim Jeselnick is promoting the call for a tax increase to support school district operations.

Duneland summer school funding cuts unveiled

CHESTERTON | The Duneland School Corp. board heard how the state's cuts to financial reimbursement for summer school will affect the district's offerings this year.

Duneland School Board approves placing tax referendum on primary ballot

CHESTERTON | Members of the Duneland School Corp. board voted unanimously Monday to ask voters in the spring to bless the district's request for more money.

Police: Boys shot school bus window with BB gun

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP | Police believe two boys playing with a BB gun were responsible for shooting a window on a Duneland School Corp. bus.

Duneland names new assistant principal

CHESTERTON | The Duneland School Corp. board on Monday named Anthony Bartolomeo as assistant principal of Chesterton Middle School.

'Exceed our wildest dreams'

CHESTERTON | Enthusiastic cheers went up at the first strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" on Friday evening as the class of 2010 entered the Chesterton High School gym.

'Exceed our wildest dreams'

JOHN LUKE | THE TIMES Honor students stand as Principal James Goetz reads their names during commencement exercises Friday night at Chesterton High School.

'Exceed our wildest dreams'

JOHN LUKE | THE TIMES Chesterton High School math teacher Stan Zeck gives the commencement address Friday night during Chesterton High School's graduation ceremony.

Commencement for Chesterton moved indoors on Friday night

CHESTERTON | Friday's commencement at Chesterton High School have been moved indoors due to the possibility of inclement weather.

Driver's ed classroom work moves to the Web

CHESTERTON | A new twist to driver's education courses this summer at Chesterton High School will give students the option of completing course work online.