BNI student take a Journey of Hope

HAMMOND | As part of their own Lenten journey, students and staff at Bishop Noll Institute heard the emotional and inspiring stories of two members from Journey of Hope during a recent visit.

RITCHIE - Ritchie home in Elkhart

Michael Ritchie lives at this home near a middle school in Elkhart, Ind. This photo was taken Aug. 2, 2012.

RITCHIE - Middle school near Ritchie home in Elkhart

Pierre Moran Middle School in Elkhart, Ind. Michael Ritchie lives across the street from this school. This photo was taken Aug. 2, 2012.

RITCHIE - Ritchie home in Elkhart

Michael Ritchie lives at this home in Elkhart, Ind. This photo was taken Aug. 2, 2012.

A special country road drive

I went to visit my friend Jackie Hughes who lives in Elkhart, Indiana last week and she and I took a ride through Amish Country to a bakery near Shipshewana she’s been telling me about. Called the Country Lane Bakery, it is, of course, on a back road and even though Jackie has been there man…

WILL-TRAVEL-FOR-FOOD: Back road to Amish bakery

I went to visit my friend Jackie Hughes who lives in Elkhart, Indiana last week and she and I took a ride through Amish Country to a bakery near Shipshewana she’s been telling me about. Called the Country Lane Bakery, it is, of course, on a back road and even though Jackie has been there man…

Skillman's Chinese trade mission leads to deals

INDIANAPOLIS | Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman signed deals Thursday with three Chinese companies that could result in up to 240 new Indiana jobs.

Elkhart Memorial charges past Merrillville in 4A regional

Merrillville's Jelani Pruit shoots a jumper Saturday in the first half of the Pirate's regional game loss to Elkhart Memorial at Michigan City High School.

Elkhart Memorial charges past Merrillville in 4A regional

Merrillville's Jalen Wilbert attempts to pass to Jake Raspopovich in the final seconds of their regional loss to Elkhart Memorial on Saturday at Michigan City High School.

Elkhart Memorial charges past Merrillville in 4A regional

James Wright covers his face in the final seconds of Merrillville's loss Saturday to Elkhart Memorial at the Michigan City Regional.

Elkhart Memorial charges past Merrillville in 4A regional

Merrillville's James Wright, left, guards Elkhart Memorial's Evan Weaver during the first half of Michigan City Regional play Saturday morning at Michigan City High School.

Elkhart Memorial charges past Merrillville in 4A regional

Merrillville's head coach T.J. Lux directs players at Merrillville's regional game loss to Elkhart Memorial on Saturday morning at Michigan City High School.

Elkhart Memorial charges past Merrillville in 4A regional

Merrillville's Jelani Pruitt struggles for control of a rebound with Elkhart Memorial's Markese McGuire in the second half of the Pirate's regional game loss Saturday morning at Michigan City High School.

Elkhart Memorial charges past Merrillville in 4A regional

Merrillville's John Mosley grabs a rebound as Elkhart Memorial's Urston Smith defends during the first half of the Pirate's regional loss to the Chargers on Saturday morning at Michigan City High School.

Elkhart Memorial charges past Merrillville in 4A regional

Jelani Pruitt attempts a lay-up as Elkhart Memorial's Evan Weaver defends Saturday morning at the Michigan City Regional.

Elkhart Memorial charges past Merrillville in 4A regional

Merrillville's Jake Raspopovich watches as a pass slips through the hands of Elkhart Memorial's Markese McGuire on Saturday morning at the Michigan City Regional.

South Bend, Elkhart health systems to combine

SOUTH BEND | South Bend-based Memorial Health System and Elkhart General Health system will combine to form a new company after a Wednesday vote by the board of directors for Memorial Health System.

Mayor's message: Economic development can come in various forms

GARY | Having a main line to the White House has helped the city of Elkhart in recent years.

Elkhart mayor to speak at Gary Chamber lunch meeting

GARY | Elkhart Mayor Dick Moore will speak at the next Gary Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting, scheduled at noon Oct. 10 at The Steel City Buffet and Grill, 411 E. 5th Ave.

Lake Central's Jimmy McNamara

Lake Central's Jimmy McNamara points to the sky before taking the mound as he pitches part of the Indian's game against Elkhart Central n the Class 4A LaPorte Regional semifinals.