Washington Township overpowers Morgan Township in PCC baseball tourney

WASHINGTON TWP. | The host Senators needed just three innings to take control of Wednesday’s game against Morgan Township.

Hobart chamber to recognize top educator trio Thursday

HOBART | Three Hobart teachers will be honored as this year's Outstanding Educator recipients at a chamber of commerce-sponsored event at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

Trojans score rout in Southland championship

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Dorian Simmons is a perfectionist, a trait that comes in handy during a one- or two-mile run.

Crown Point High included on Newsweek list of top schools

CROWN POINT | Crown Point High School was included in a Newsweek ranking of 2,000 public high schools proven to be most effective in turning out college-ready graduates, school officials said.

Brothers join late father in Indiana Hall of Fame, lead class of seven inductees

HOBART | The menu for Sunday evening’s Indiana Football Hall of Fame inductee dinner did not include bean soup.

Sports is an economic driver in south suburbs

Mt. Carmel golfer Ryan Hernandez, practices with teammates at Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood last August. The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is marketing the region as a golf destination.

Sports is an economic driver in south suburbs

Mt. Carmel golfers Nick Murray, Ryan Hernandez and Louis Vitiritti walk the course at Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood last August. Sporting events are becoming a big economic driver, according to the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Sports is an economic driver in south suburbs

Mt. Carmel golfer Nick Murray practices putting at Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood last August.

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Valparaiso High School pitcher Megan Krantz.

Valparaiso pitcher Megan Krantz has been on varsity for three seasons.

Valparaiso High School pitcher Megan Krantz.

Valparaiso junior pitcher Megan Krantz missed six weeks of last season with a bone bruise in her right foot.

Valparaiso's Megan Krantz.

Valparaiso pitcher Megan Krantz is 5-4 this season with a 3.68 ERA.

Valparaiso High School pitcher Megan Krantz.

Valparaiso junior Megan Krantz also plays shortstop for the Vikings.

Taxpayers may get hit with 'convenience fee' under new pay-to-pay law

INDIANAPOLIS | Hoosiers soon may be forced to pay a "convenience fee" when using a credit or debit card to pay municipal or utility charges under a new law signed by Republican Gov. Mike Pence.

Hobart officials stage fatal crash to send sobering message to high school students

HOBART | The two-car fatal crash caused by drinking promgoers was staged but sent a sobering message to students who watched outside Hobart High School.

YOUNG VOICES: High school seniors will leap into adulthood

For thousands of high school seniors, me included, high school is soon to become just memories. We are about to take a major leap into “the adult world,” whether it is college or the workforce.