Kouts ponders front yard parking ban

KOUTS | The Town Council is expected to vote on an ordinance at its June meeting to prohibit residents from parking vehicles in their front yards.

Lew Wallace: A Hoosier Renaissance Man

I give historical/ecological tours at the Collier Lodge site at Baum's Bridge. Most of the tours are for Valparaiso University students. I begin the tour at the Collier Lodge with the historical background of the area and then walk through the bayou to the Kankakee River for the ecology part.

Local effort brings safety signs to Porter County

VALPARAISO | You might think that turning 78 years old on Thursday would have slowed down Bill Pauley, but the Valparaiso resident is more passionate than ever about his community and the health of his fellow neighbors.

Story of Baum's Bridge begins in prehistoric times

The Kankakee River along southern Porter County has long been known for its prehistoric and historic human activity. The spot surrounding the Collier Lodge at Baum's Bridge was especially active and has had numerous archaeological investigations.

Kouts' "cloud" makes it easier to pay bills

KOUTS | "We're finally in the 21st century," Kouts Council President Tim Jones said Monday after the council approved installation of an electronic invoice cloud for handling its billing services.

Kouts hopes to annex land for development

KOUTS | The town wants to be more prepared the next time a major company like Urschel Laboratories comes looking for land on which to locate.

South Central track Taylor Johnson

South Central's Taylor Johnson, left, was a regional qualifier last season in the 100 hurdles and long jump. She was Porter County Conference champion in both events, and is the school record holder in the 100 hurdles.

Kouts High and Middle School honor rolls

Freshman

Our Kankakee River Adventure

Pictured is Charles Morse of the Pittsburgh Gun Club at Baum's Bridge.

Our Kankakee River Adventure

Like many young people, Joseph Singler planned an adventure after graduation and before the demands of adulthood. He took this adventure to the mysterious Kankakee River and was eager to experience this fabulous land.

Porter County crime briefs

Police clock man at 101 mph

Kouts plans to enhance its small-town charm

The suspension bridge at Drazier Park in Kouts connects the park to the ballfields on the other side of the creek.

Kouts plans to enhance its small-town charm

The playground at Drazier Park in Kouts awaits warmer weather and children enjoying the small town's park.

Kouts plans to enhance its small-town charm

Thomas S. Drazier Memorial Park in Kouts is named for a Kouts soldier who died in the Vietnam War. The town is considering whether to add another park.

Kouts plans to enhance its small-town charm

The Kouts water tower stands tall over the downtown. Kouts officials are planning a new town well at a separate site.

Kouts plans to enhance its small-town charm

The Kouts Economic Development Commission's facade improvement program is intended to revive older buildings downtown while preserving their historical flair.

Kouts plans to enhance its small-town charm

Nestled among open fields and a quaint shopping district is the friendly town of Kouts.

An archer on the Kankakee

A lot of controversy surrounds hunting. Putting the controversy aside, have you ever wondered why, with the reliability of firearms, there is a revival of archery? Many consider J. Maurice Thompson the father of modern archery. Thompson served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Af…

An archer on the Kankakee

Pictured standing in the boat is Clayton Reif.

Markovich a rare addition to Kouts council

KOUTS | The Town Council now has a double rarity. Not only does it have a new Democrat, an endangered species in Kouts, it also has a woman member for the first time in several years.