Pope, like saint, marks turning point for church

"Francis and the Leper" can be seen in the foyer of First Methodist Church in downtown Valparaiso.

Parent teen event at First United Methodist Church April 6

LAPORTE | Engage a parent and teen event sponsored by A Positive Approach to Teen Health will be held April 6 at First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave.

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FROM the FARM: Meatloaf a tasty menu mainstay

Last week, my parents joined me when I was invited to speak at a luncheon event for First United Methodist Church in Valparaiso.

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Hammond's Genesius Guild presents 'Joseph,' an all–ages extravaganza

For decades, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" has been a hit for audience members from ages 8 to 88.

Board approves storm sewer for Hawthorne Subdivision

VALPARAISO | The Hawthorne Subdivision received approval for storm and sanitary sewer plans needed from Valparaiso's Utilities Board on Tuesday to develop the third phase.

Young chefs whip up biscuits to aid Portage pantry for needy pets

CHESTERTON | Little chefs worked hard Sunday morning in Chesterton to make some lucky dogs happy.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Exorcise Lake County's ghosts of public corruption

October is here again. The air is cooler, the leaves are starting to turn, and my beloved Bears are giving me heart palpitations. Of course, October is also Halloween season, and for me (and apparently for many other middle-aged adolescents) that is a fun, spooky time -- a time to break out …

Hub City marks 9/11 with church services today

Today is a day in history that most of us will not forget. Ten years ago, thousands died as terrorists attacked our country. Today, we remember those victims and pray for their families.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Crown Point schools in trouble? Not on my watch!

Brushing aside fears that a book report I had neglected in the seventh grade had finally come back to haunt me, I appeared in the "big" office to find I was there to discuss the funding crisis involving Crown Point schools and a tax referendum on the May ballot.

Stephen Ministers train to help those facing life's challenges

CROWN POINT | First United Methodist Church of Crown Point recently sent two Stephen Ministers from its congregation to a seven-day Stephen Ministry Leadership Training Conference held in Pittsburgh, Penn.