INTERIM PUBLISHER'S LETTER

We are already experiencing unseasonably warm days and the incomparable beautiful evenings that signal early summer. For me, this has always been a season of industrious home improvement projects---this year it’s windows, every single window in the house to be exact---followed by a race to g…

New art walk sculptures arrive in Valpo

VALPARAISO | William Walther watched with some concern as workmen carefully placed his sculpture "To Hope" on the concrete pads next to Cumberland Drive on Thursday.

Oakland accepts invitation to Horizon League

VALPARAISO | The newest member of the Horizon League is an old Valparaiso rival.

Young gay athletes set tone for NBA coming out

CHICAGO | You've probably never heard of Holly Peterson or Jonathan Jean-Pierre. One came out as a lesbian at age 15, when she was playing high school basketball. The other, a college rower, told his teammates last year that he's gay.

Hobart City Council gives final OK to Hobart Marsh Plan

HOBART | The City Council has given final approval to the Hobart Marsh Plan after several months of fine-tuning by officials.

Michigan's Robinson, McGary pass on upcoming NBA draft

ANN ARBOR, Mich. | Glenn Robinson III and Mitch McGary are coming back to Michigan, hoping to form the nucleus of the Wolverines' next national title contender.

Michigan's Glenn Robinson III

Michigan's Glenn Robinson III makes his way past fans during a celebration ceremony April 9 at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich.

IDEM chief: LaPorte Co. violates Clean Air Act for ozone

Waves pummel a pier at Washington Park beach in Michigan City in October. IDEM Commissioner Tom Easterly on Thursday said LaPorte County no longer meets the Clean Air Act standard for ozone due to high levels at the Michigan City air monitor.

Many in NWI cheer for Michigan

CROWN POINT | Crown Point High School junior Jack Vinovich bragged a strong claim to fame while watching the NCAA tournament final.

PUBLISHER'S LETTER

I follow the same routine each time I start writing this letter: I look at what was going on last year. Golf, the Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox were all in full swing in May last year with dreams of Cup, Pennants and Championship trophies all dancing in my head.

House & Grounds: Gull Lake home designed for lakeside living and entertaining

Mary and Kevin Beyer knew they wanted to take full advantage of their waterfront property on scenic Gull Lake in Hickory Corners, Michigan.

Region moms celebrate their sons' Final Four run

Tammy Albrecht, left, Shantelle Clay-Erving and Valerie McGary are the mothers of University of Michigan basketball stars Spike Albrecht (Crown Point), Glenn Robinson III (Lake Central) and Mitch McGary (Chesterton), respectively.

Michigan's Team Moms

Tammy Albrecht, left, Shantelle Clay-Erving and Valerie McGary are the mothers of University of Michigan basketball stars Spike Albrecht (Crown Point), Glenn Robinson III (Lake Central) and Mitchell McGary (Chesterton) respectively.

Michigan's Team Moms

Tammy Albrecht, left, Shantelle Clay-Erving and Valerie McGary are the mothers of University of Michigan freshmen basketball stars Spike Albrecht (Crown Point), Glenn Robinson III (Lake Central) and Mitch McGary (Chesterton) respectively. The Wolverines will play Syracuse in Saturday's NCAA …

Michigan's Team Moms

Tammy Albrecht, left, Shantelle Clay-Erving and Valerie McGary are the mothers of University of Michigan freshmen basketball stars Spike Albrecht (Crown Point), Glenn Robinson III (Lake Central) and Mitch McGary (Chesterton) respectively. Their boys will compete in Saturday's NCAA Final Four…

Michigan's Team Moms

Tammy Albrecht, left, Shantelle Clay-Erving and Valerie McGary are the mothers of University of Michigan basketball stars Spike Albrecht (Crown Point), Glenn Robinson III (Lake Central) and Mitch McGary (Chesterton) respectively.

Michigan's Team Moms

Tammy Albrecht, left, Shantelle Clay-Erving and Valerie McGary are the mothers of University of Michigan basketball stars Spike Albrecht (Crown Point), Glenn Robinson III (Lake Central) and Mitch McGary (Chesterton) respectively.

Michigan's Team Moms

Tammy Albrecht, left, Shantelle Clay-Erving and Valerie McGary are the mothers of University of Michigan freshmen basketball stars Spike Albrecht (Crown Point), Glenn Robinson III (Lake Central) and Mitch McGary (Chesterton) respectively. The Wolverines will play in Saturday's NCAA Final Fou…

Catching Up: Actor excited about fresh Broadway tour of 'Catch Me If You Can'

After performing on Broadway, and doing a 49-city tour spanning the United States and Canada for almost two years, actor Dominic Fortuna says he feels like he was living the story "Catch Me If You Can," even before it became a national tour.

New sculptures to adorn Valpo's art walk soon

VALPARAISO | The city and the Midwest Sculpture Initiative are teaming again to provide art lovers with a fresh batch of sculptures for the city's art walk.