Snapshots of everyday life

Valparaiso resident Ed Byrne takes photographs of daffodils at Ogden Gardens in Valparaiso last spring.

Ogden Dunes teams up to protect its natural resources

Ogden Dunes is a tight-knit beach community nestled in the Dunes.

Allison Hannon on Forbes 30 under 30

Ogden Dunes native Allison Hannon has been named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list in the energy category. Hannon is co-founder of Root3 Technologies which develops software to use data in making municipalities, universities, schools and hospitals more energy efficient.

Allison Hannon on Forbes 30 under 30

Ogden Dunes native Allison Hannon has been named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list in the energy category. Hannon is co-founder of Root3 Technologies which develops software to use data in making municipalities, universities, schools and hospitals more energy efficient.

WILDPORT - Porter Wild Art

Valparaiso - Valparaiso resident Ed Byrne takes photographs of the spring flowers and scenery at Ogden Gardens in Valparaiso, Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

WILDPORT - Porter Wild Art

Valparaiso - Valparaiso resident Ed Byrne takes photographs of dafodils at Ogden Gardens in Valparaiso, Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

WILDPORT - Porter Wild Art

Valparaiso - Colorful tulips emerge at Ogden Gardens in Valparaiso, Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

Ogden Dunes

The Ogden Dunes fire station/community building, which serves as the town's official meeting and gathering place, has undergone a $150,000 renovation, including a new roof and air conditioning.

Dune Acres

Even the sign announcing the entrance to Dune Acres lets visitors know this town along the Lake Michigan shoreline prides itself on being "a sleepy place."

Cull begins in Ogden Dunes

A sign outside an Ogden Dunes house opposes a deer cull in the town. Officials went ahead with the cull Tuesday allowing two hunters to shoot deer.

Cull begins in Ogden Dunes

Friends of a hunter wheel a dead deer out of a restricted area Tuesday during the Ogden Dunes cull.

Cull begins in Ogden Dunes

Friends of a hunter wheel a deer out of a restricted area Tuesday during the Ogden Dunes deer cull. Two hunters were allowed to participate in the controversial cull.

OGDENDEERCULL - Ogden Dunes Deer Cull

Friends of a hunter wheel a deer wrapped in a tarp to a waiting truck after it was killed during the Odgen Dunes deer cull Tuesday. Six deer were killed Tuesday, according to officials.

Calling against the cull

Betty Hatfield, of Ogden Dunes, joins residents opposed to plans for a deer cull in the town as they protest Monday.

Calling against the cull

Ogden Dunes residents opposed to plans for a deer cull in town gathered in protest Monday. Porter Superior Judge Roger Bradford dismissed a request last week to delay the cull until after a Dec. 29. The town has approved a permit allowing the killing of up to 40 deer from Dec. 23 through Feb…

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Jessica and Matt Miklos in Chesterton, Indiana

Students research town's technology infrastructure

Chesterton High School students, in conjunction with the Future of Chesterton Foundation, present findings to town officials Thursday on how technology can influence the town.

Students research town's technology infrastructure

Chesterton officials listen to Chesterton High School senior Robert Conrick, right, during a presentation Thursday on how technology can influence the town during the Future of Chesterton Foundation program at the school.

Students research town's technology infrastructure

Chesterton High School senior Spencer Hadley talks about his group's plan for future technology in Chesterton during a presentation Thursday to town officials in the school auditorium.

Students research town's technology infrastructure

Chesterton High School senior Robert Conrick talks Thursday about his group's plan for future technology in Chesterton during a presentation to town officials in the high school auditorium. The presentation was part of the Future of Chesterton Foundation program at the school.