George Letz

MSD Boone Township Superintendent George Letz.

Flooded roads, swollen rivers, lightning strikes as storms sock region

The water level at Lake George in Hobart's downtown has risen dramatically from the recent heavy rain.

Hammond concentrates on demolitions of vacant properties

George Huskisson's business is across the street from a former liquor store that has been demolished in Hammond. He is among business owners who were pleased to see the liquor store go because it had been a source of problems at the intersection.

Adults needed to give kids a voice

AL HAMNIK: IU legend Taliaffero still reaching out to help others

There's a made-for-TV movie here, a warm and compelling story that's a welcome break from the scandals and cover-ups and corruption that have soiled the college landscape.

The lore of 11: Regionites celebrate a once-a-lifetime event

George Rogge and Sue Rutsen, center, use their champagne glasses made especially for 11/11/11 with friends, Gene and Judy Ayers, on left, and Eric Reaves, far right.

The lore of 11: Regionites celebrate a once-a-lifetime event

George Rogge and Sue Rutsen had champagne glasses made especially to mark Friday's once-in-a-lifetime date: 11/11/11.

Bishop Noll's Yesenia Avila

Bishop Noll soccer player Yesenia Avila will strengthen the Warrior defense after coming back from two injuries, Wednesday.

Bishop Noll's Yesenia Avila

Bishop Noll soccer player Yesenia Avila is coming back from two injuries that kept her out of most of the season last season.

Bishop Noll's Yesenia Avila

Bishop Noll soccer player Yesenia Avila is coming back from two injuries to strengthen the Warrior defense.

Bishop Noll's Yesenia Avila

Bishop Noll soccer player Yesenia Avila has come back from two injuries to rejoin the Warriors.

Work on Hobart dam moves forward, Nov. completion targeted

Gariup Construction equipment sits on the embankments of the Lake George dam during construction Wednesday in Hobart. Delays created by recent rains and the nearby Lakefront Festival haven't been enough to keep the project from a targeted November completion, said Jake Dammarell, Hobart's as…

Work on Hobart dam moves forward, Nov. completion targeted

Gariup Construction Co. employees work on the embankments of the Lake George dam Wednesday in Hobart. Earlier this summer, Gary-based Gariup crews cleared trees on the western bank and drove sheet pilings on the west bank on the lakeside.

Teachers go back to school

School Superintendent George Letz talks to Hebron teachers Tuesday about the coming school year. Classed start Wednesday.

Teachers go back to school

Superintendent George Letz talks to Hebron teachers Tuesday about the coming school year. Classes start Wednesday.

Teachers go back to school

Superintendent George Letz talks to Hebron teachers Tuesday about the coming school year. Classes start Wednesday.

POTW April 10-16 - Bubbles

A child blows bubbles with other students, parents and staff of the Early Learning Center at George Earle Elementary School on Monday during a kickoff for the second annual Week of the Young Child. The weeklong celebration focuses on Hobart's youngest residents, from prenatal to age 5.

Hobart kicks off week of events geared to youngest residents

Rebecca, 5, gives it all she's got while making bubbles Monday with fellow students, parents and staff at George Earle Elementary School's Early Learning Center in Hobart. The city kicked off the annual Week of the Young Child, a weeklong celebration focusing on Hobart's youngest residents t…