Chesterton H.S. teen thankful for heartbeat

Fifteen-year-old Chesterton High School freshman Camie Brown was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect after a routine physical for school sports this year.

Democracy is not served when private motives obscure

Signs declaring devotion to religious liberty have been springing up. “I vote for religious liberty” is their message.

Duneland’s first day of school exciting for students

Liberty Elementary School kindergartner Kyndal Haynes, front, waves with friends Wednesday after receiving a ride in an SUV stretch limousine for her first day of school. Kyndal won the limo ride for her and friends through Al's Supermarket in South Haven.

Duneland’s first day of school exciting for students

Liberty Elementary School Principal Christy Jarka leads kindergartner Kyndal Haynes into her first day of school Wednesday after receiving a ride in an SUV stretch limousine after winning a ride through Al's Supermarket. Kyndal brought along her bus stop friends for the limo ride.

Duneland’s first day of school exciting for students

Liberty Elementary School kindergartner Kyndal Haynes sits in an SUV stretch limousine Wednesday after winning a ride to the first day of school with her friends. Kyndal won the ride through a contest by Al's Supermarket.

CRASHVICTIM - Gabrielle Bigman hit on side of road

Gabrielle Bigman leans on her cruches at the site where she was hit by an unknown vehicle about 9 p.m. June 11 while running near her Liberty Township home.

CRASHVICTIM - Gabrielle Bigman hit on side of road

Gabrielle Bigman sits in her home in Liberty Township. Bigman was hit by an unknown vehicle while running June 11 near her home.

CRASHVICTIM - Gabrielle Bigman hit on side of road

Gabrielle Bigman talks about the site where she was hit by an unknown vehicle about 9 p.m. June 11 while running near her home on County Road 200 West in Liberty Township.

CRASHVICTIM - Gabrielle Bigman hit on side of road

Gabrielle Bigman was hit by an unknown vehicle about 9 p.m. June 11 while running near her home on County Road 200 West in Liberty Township.

CRASHVICTIM - Gabrielle Bigman hit on side of road

Gabrielle Bigman was hit by an unknown vehicle about 9 p.m. June 11 while running just a a quarter-mile from her home on County Road 200 West in Liberty Township. Police have said they have no leads in the case.

What will Americans today pledge to maintain liberty?

A letter from Luke S. Abbott honoring signers of our Declaration of Independence ends with, "Having liberty is the greatest tangible gift that anyone can have. "

Green thumbs: Teaching Garden project hopes to instill good habits at an early age

Angelina Priestly, 7, left, and Stephanie Garcia, 6, water freshly planted vegetables at Liberty Elementary School's Teaching Garden.

Green thumbs: Teaching Garden project hopes to instill good habits at an early age

Students at Liberty Elementary School prepare to plant vegetables at the school.

Green thumbs: Teaching Garden project hopes to instill good habits at an early age

Christine Pallotta, center, a second grade teacher at Liberty Elementary School, instructs her students on planting at the school as they launch their Teaching Garden, sponsored by the American Heart Association and St. Mary Medical Center.

Farm hands

Preschooler Maddie Soffin from the Parents as Teachers of Porter County camp pets a chicken Monday during a spring break camp at Sunset Hill Farm Park in Liberty Township.

Farm hands

A chicken held by Porter County Parks Farmhand Educator Ryan Wilson watches preschoolers Monday from the Parents as Teachers of Porter County during a spring break camp at Sunset Hill Farm Park in Liberty Township.

Farm hands

Ryan Wilson, right, Porter County Parks farmhand educator, shows preschoolers Monday from the Parents as Teachers of Porter County the bins where chickens lay eggs at Sunset Hill Farm Park in Liberty Township.

Farm hands

Porter County Parks Farmhand Educator Ryan Wilson shows preschoolers from the Parents as Teachers of Porter County a chicken during a spring break camp Monday at Sunset Hill Farm Park in Liberty Township.