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EC Central/Logansport Region Roundball Rumble

Logansport coach Jerry Hoover walks the sidelines of the Hammond Civic Center during Tuesday's Region Roundball Rumble game against E.C. Central.

E.C. Central's Tiajaney Hawkins

E.C. Central's Tiajaney Hawkins shoots a layup against Logansport during Tuesday's 14th annual Times Region Roundball Rumble game.

E.C. Central's Tiajaney Hawkins, Logansport's Kiley Victor

E.C. Central's Tiajaney Hawkins guards Logansport's Kiley Victor during Tuesday's 14th annual Times Region Roundball Rumble game.

E.C.Central's Dariyelle Ricks, Logansport's Whitney Jennings

E.C.Central's Dariyelle Ricks is guarded by Logansport's Whitney Jennings during Tuesday's 14th annual Times Region Roundball Rumble game.

Logansport's Krista Kyyroenen and E.C. Central's Shareese Billups

Logansport's Krista Kyyroenen and E.C. Central's Shareese Billups battle for a rebound during Tuesday's 14th annual Times Region Roundball Rumble game.

Logansport's Madyson Price, E.C. Central's Denitra Brown

Logansport's Madyson Price looks for a shot while guarded by E.C. Central's Denitra Brown during Tuesday's 14th annual Times Region Roundball Rumble game.

Logansport's Whitney Jennings, E.C. Central's Dariyelle Ricks

Logansport's Whitney Jennings is chased by E.C. Central's Dariyelle Ricks during Tuesday's 14th annual Times Region Roundball Rumble game.

EC Central/Logansport Region Roundball Rumble

Logansport coach Jerry Hoover walks the sidelines of the Hammond Civic Center during Tuesday's Region Roundball Rumble game against E.C. Central.

EC Central/Logansport Region Roundball Rumble

Logansport coach Jerry Hoover walks the sidelines of the Hammond Civic Center during Tuesday's Region Roundball Rumble game against E.C. Central.

EC Central/Logansport Region Roundball Rumble

Logansport coach Jerry Hoover talks to his team during Tuesday's Region Roundball Rumble game against E.C. Central.

Logansport girls coach Jerry Hoover

Logansport girls coach Jerry Hoover was the former boys basketball coach at Lake Central. He was excited to return to the region to coach the Berries against E.C. Central in Tuesday's Times Region Roundball Rumble.

E.C. Central's Tiajaney Hawkins and Logansport's Nakeya Penny

E.C. Central's Tiajaney Hawkins and Logansport's Nakeya Penny battle for a rebound during Tuesday's 14th annual Times Region Roundball Rumble game.

E.C. Central's Denitra Brown

E.C. Central's Denitra Brown shoots a layup during Tuesday's 14th annual Times Region Roundball Rumble game.

Valpo chamber's Richards named exec of the year

VALPARAISO | In what is a first for Northwest Indiana, Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce President Rex Richards has been named state Chamber Executive of the Year.

Valley Kitchen & Bar focuses on fresh ingredients from local sources

The opening of the Valley Kitchen & Bar in October was more than the beginning of another new eatery in Valparaiso. For owners Cory and Blair Muro, the venture is a dream come true. Valley's commitment to locally grown, fresh ingredients is a recipe that combines Blair's background in ho…