Porter County meeting calendar

April 8

Region United, Nation Divided Civil War exhibit opens today in Hammond

HAMMOND | The century-and-a-half-old stories of Northwest Indiana's Civil War soldiers are getting new life in a Hammond exhibit opening today.

Civil War 'Ghost Soldiers' display to highlight April exhibit

CROWN POINT | The unlikely pair of a Crown Point artist and excavator have teamed up to produce one of the major displays for a special region Civil War historical exhibition opening in April.

Local filmmaker to debut short film at region Civil War exposition

The post-war effects of Civil War destruction on human lives is the focus of a short drama created by a region filmmaker and set to debut at an April historical exposition in Hammond.

IMAGINATION LEADERSHIP: Tom Sourlis revolutionizes an industry

From the time he was a little boy digging seven-foot-high foxholes in the dunes around the Wabash tracks in Gary, Tom Sourlis had a fondness for working with his hands, his head and his heart.

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Porter County polling places

Editor's note: This list is subject to last-minute changes.

20 UNDER 40: Matt Valuckis

Last summer, local graphic designer Matt Valuckis was stopped in his tracks.

20 UNDER 40: Daniel Timm

Daniel Timm took a nontraditional route to become chief of staff at the Porter County Assessor’s Office.

20 UNDER 40: Tiffany Simpson

Growing up, Tiffany Simpson was always the person people came to for advice. Think Lucy and her psychologist booth from "Charlie Brown.” The licensed psychologist and clinical addictions counselor says she “has been doing this since I was 7.”

20 UNDER 40: Bill Hanna

On trips to Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza, Bill Hanna quietly celebrates how the community has embraced the space – as well as his role in its creation.

2 charged with using stolen credit cards at Hobart stores

HOBART | Two men stole credit cards from an acquaintance and went on a spending spree at several Hobart stores, police said.

MARK KIESLING: The RBA — to be or not to be?

Yep. William Shakespeare asked that question about 500 years ago, admittedly in a different context.

Jordan Chaddock gets 'creative' for Memorial Opera House

Jordan Chaddock is excited about his new role as creative director for Valparaiso's Memorial Opera House.

Chesterton European Market live and online this weekend

Check out our new Shore Weekender video starring Social Networker Amanda Muha shopping and cooking with Chef Joe Gaal of Sage Restaurant.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Descendants hail volunteer efforts to preserve ancestors' region Civil War headstones

VALPARAISO | When she attended a special ceremony honoring region Civil War veterans in May, Valparaiso native Pat Lane had no idea she would learn her great-great-grandfather served as a sergeant in the war.

Cleaner, Bigger, Friendlier

Amber O’Rourke can’t even tell you how many times she has been to the Porter County Fair.

Man reported missing in Lake Michigan at Beverly Shores

BEVERLY SHORES | What was normally a scene of tranquility was the setting for tragedy Monday afternoon as crews searched Beverly Shores waters and shores for a lost man.

Service, Scheduling, and a Sash

Gretchen Kohler is not a typical 4-Her.

Your go-to guide for hiking and camping in the Lake Michigan area

Venturing into an outdoor weekend getaway or summer excursion can be one of the most memorable experiences. Whether you're brainstorming your options or already planning your itinerary, doing a little research beforehand can help make your trip more unique, enjoyable and safe.