T.F. South's doubles team ready for sectionals

LANSING | T.F. South's No. 1 doubles team of Amirah Ali and Andriana Johnson are hoping to play tennis for one more weekend.

Braves acquire Maholm, Johnson from Cubs

ATLANTA | The Atlanta Braves boosted their rotation and added a right-handed bat to their bench Monday night by acquiring left-hander Paul Maholm and outfielder Reed Johnson from the Cubs.

Danita Johnson Hughes

Edgewater Systems CEO Danita Johnson Hughes looks to inspire today's mentors and tomorrow's leaders with the release of her second book. "Influencing Today's Youth: Shaping the Behaviors, Expectations, and Aspirations of Tomorrow's Leaders" showcases how adults can impact their communities b…

Danita Johnson Hughes

Edgewater Systems CEO Danita Johnson Hughes looks to inspire today's mentors and tomorrow's leaders with the release of her second book. "Influencing Today's Youth: Shaping the Behaviors, Expectations, and Aspirations of Tomorrow's Leaders" showcases how adults can impact their communities b…

Derek Johnson

Derek Johnson Position: Pitcher 2011 stats: Redlands College – 13-2, 2.45 ERA, 106.2 IP, 107 K Favorite MLB team: Seattle Mariners During the season, when I'm not playing baseball, I'm: Watching baseball. How I spent my offseason: Working for Ameripirse Financial in client services. Which wo…

Wheeler's Christian Sikoski, Hebron's Cody Artuso

Wheeler's Christian Sikoski, left, goes after a loose ball against Hebron's Cody Artuso during the first half Wednesday.

Hebron's Damon Wallace, Wheeler's Kevin Barnes

Hebron's Damon Wallace charges into Wheeler's Kevin Barnes during the first half of Wednesday's boys basketball game.

Wheeler coach Tom Johnson No. 2

Wheeler's head coach Tom Johnson cheers on his team during the first half of Wednesday night's game in Hebron.

Hebron's Damon Wallace

Hebron's Damon Wallace drives in for a layup during Wednesday's game against Wheeler.

Hebron's Cody Artuso, Wheeler HS Kevin Barnes

Hebron's Cody Artuso slaps the ball away from Wheeler's Kevin Barnes during the first half of Wednesday's game at Hebron.

Wheeler's Christian Sikoski, Hebron's Spencer Sheets

Wheeler's Christian Sikoski fouls Hebron's Spencer Sheets during the first half Wednesday night.

Hebron's Cody Artuso, Wheeler's Mitchell Stevenson

Hebron's Cody Artuso shoots over Wheeler's Mitchell Stevenson during the first half of Wednesday night's game in Hebron.

Wheeler head coach Tom Johnson

Wheeler's head coach Tom Johnson gives some advice to one of his players during the first half Wednesday. This was Johnson's first game with the Bearcats.

Hebron head coach John Steinhilber

Hebron head coach John Steinhilber played in the South County tournament in high school at Boone Grove. His brother Gary and father Jerry also played in it, Gary at Boone and Jerry at Hebron.

C.P. pastor seeks Statehouse seat

Dr. Ron Johnson, senior pastor of Living Stones Church in Crown Point, announced his candidacy Saturday for the Indiana House District 19 seat. In background is the Old Lake County Courthouse.

C.P. pastor seeks Statehouse seat

Backed by members of his family, Dr. Ron Johnson, senior pastor of Living Stones Church in Crown Point, announced his candidacy Saturday for Indiana House District 19 at the Old Lake County Courthouse.

C.P. pastor seeks Statehouse seat

The crowd cheers as Dr. Ron Johnson, senior pastor of Living Stones Church in Crown Point, announces his candidacy for the Indiana House District 19 seat.

C.P. pastor seeks Statehouse seat

Ron Johnson, senior pastor of Living Stones Church in Crown Point, announces his candidacy Saturday for Indiana House District 19 at the Old Lake County Courthouse.

C.P. pastor seeks Statehouse seat

Ron Johnson, senior pastor of Living Stones Church in Crown Point, announces his candidacy Saturday for Indiana House District 19 at the Old Lake County Courthouse.

Community gardens encourage more than growing vegetables

Roy Hytche of Merrillvillle joins A'Lelia Johnson of Merrillville and Elesa Tate of Gary at the site of what they plan to be a community garden on a plot of land nearly 3/4 of an acre just north of St. Timothy Community Church in Gary. Johnson, who is heading up the effort, hopes it becomes …