New trail and learning center open at National Lakeshore

Gallistel Language Academy student Kimberly Perfecto, 6, helps with a sand structure on Saturday with other students at The Paul H. Douglas Center's new Nature Play Zone.

New trail and learning center open at National Lakeshore

Lake Station Cub Scout Joshua Swartz, 10, helps set up a shelter with other Scouts on Saturday during the grand opening of The Paul H. Douglas Center's new Nature Play Zone at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Gary.

Bingo for Books supports reading program at Jones Elementary

Dale Bunton helps his daughter, Kaylee, 5, mark down a spot on her bingo card on Wednesday during the Bingo for Books program at Jones Elementary School in Portage. Children were treated to pizza, games of bingo and free books during the event, which is part of the TItle I reading program.

Valparaiso Goes Red for women

Jennifer Buss, survivor of a mitral valve prolapse, speaks Friday at the Go Red breakfast at Valparaiso University.

Braxton Rice, Crown Point football

Crown Point wide receiver Braxton Rice catches a pass over Portage's Mike Escoe in a game last season. Rice's Bulldogs will meet Merrillville, led by his old friend, quarterback Jake Raspopovich, in tonight's Class 5A Sectional 1 championship.

Don Quijote Owner and Chef Carlos Rivero

Don Quijote owner and chef Carlos Rivero puts final touches on a Paella in the kitchen of his restaurant. Don Quijote Restaurant is one of the Valparaiso restaurants highlighted at the Oct. 25 event led by Porter County chambers of commerce.

PHIL AT THE PHAIR: Bird rescue or robin the cradle?

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | The heat had Monday's visitors to the Porter County Fair dropping like overheated humans.

Use of marijuana doesn't change, attitude does

Gary school officer Lyndell Vanzant checks a student's bag last month before class at the entrance to West Side High School in Gary.

Use of marijuana doesn't change, attitude does

Gary police Sgt. Lionel Hampton keeps an eye on students last month in the halls of Gary's West Side High School.

Fun times squared for ovals

Children search through brush Saturday at Woodland Park in Portage during Real Life Community Church's Easter egg hunt.

Fun times squared for ovals

Children rush to pick up eggs Saturday during Real Life Community Church's Easter egg hunt at Woodland Park in Portage.

Fun times squared for ovals

Ogden Dunes brothers Gunnar, 4, left, and Soren Jensen, 2, work together to find eggs Saturday during the Real Life Community Church-sponsored Easter egg hunt at Woodland Park in Portage.

Oh Fuudge relay brings out competitive spirit at Hammond movie-based event

Tommy Gikas, 5, of Crown Point, navigates the tire course Saturday during the Oh Fuuudge Relay Race at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond.

Oh Fuudge relay brings out competitive spirit at Hammond movie-based event

Dyer resident Brian Korbel and son Luke, 6, race to remove lug nuts on a wheel Saturday during the Oh Fuuudge Relay Race at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond.

Tree Tribute

A tree, decorated in honor of Tasha Gomez's mother, includes a framed portrait, and is featured with the holiday decorations in her Crown Point home for the Zeta Psi Chapter of Tri Kappa sorority's 15th Annual Christmas Home Tour on Sunday.

Stairs and Banister Decorated for the Holidays

Garland and ribbons highlight the main staircase at the Flamini family home in Crown Point as part of the decoration display showcased for the 15th Annual Christmas Home Tour hosted by the Zeta Psi Chapter of Tri Kappa.

Reindeer Art and Holiday Decor

Reindeer figurines are displayed on a bureau in the Gomez family home in Crown Point ready to greet guests for Sunday's 15th Annual Christmas Home Tour hosted by the Zeta Psi Chapter of Tri Kappa.

Nutcrackers Displayed for Home Tour

Nutcrackers sit atop a fireplace in the Flamini family household in Crown Point awaiting guests for the 15th Annual Christmas Home Tour on Sunday.

Bremen at Wheeler football game

Wheeler senior wide receiver Robert Hurd is taken down by Bremen senior linebacker Darren Miller during Friday's Class 2A prep football regional championship at Wheeler High School.

Bremen at Wheeler football game

Wheeler head coach Dan Klimczak talks to his team at the start of the final quarter of Friday's Class 2A prep football regional championship against Bremen.