PHIL WIELAND: Legislature great at dealing with problems we don't have

It's heartening that the Indiana Legislature provides gainful employment to the mentally challenged, but sometimes they introduce bills that become laws.

Polar plunge at VU raises $20,000 for Special Olympics Indiana

VALPARAISO | Eye of the Tiger. Smoke on the Water. Born to Be Wild.

Kiwanis host Special Olympics program

Highland Soccer Palooza is about the love of the game

If the original "Rocky" movie was so good, why did they make another one? Why not stop with the perfect film?

Benefit helps children with cancer and Special Olympics

SCHERERVILLE | Face painting, games, firetrucks and a police canine demonstration were all part of the fun at the recent Fuel Fitness Community Day. More important, though, were the funds raised for children with cancer and local Special Olympics participants.

Replacement Special Olympics training center designed to serve wider needs

CROWN POINT | A Special Olympics training center under construction in Crown Point is being designed to accommodate a wider population of people with disabilities.

PHIL WIELAND: For once legislators stepped away from the plates

The Indiana Legislature has adjourned, so let's look back at its accomplishments and wonder if this is one disaster even ServPro couldn't make look like it never happened.

VU community dives into benefit for Special Olympics

VALPARAISO | Lee Anne Bettenhausen was warm and cozy in her baby blue fleece pajamas — until she jumped into 4 feet of frigid water Saturday at Valparaiso University.

Elvis Fantasy Fest Car Show to benefit Special Olympics

PORTAGE | The 19th annual Elvis Fantasy Fest Car Show to benefit the Porter County Special Olympics will be held Sunday.

Locals carry torch for Special Olympics

LANSING | Scott Sullivan stood on Bernice Road Tuesday morning with his family and friends, waiting for his police escort to arrive.

Local police officers will raise funds at Dunkin' Donuts

At the end of March, I wrote about how Glenwood police officers are holding fundraisers for the Special Olympics of Illinois. They still need your help, and they will join police officers throughout the state for their next big fundraising event.

Competitive spirit: Porter County Special Olympics

Make no mistake, there are some impressive athletic feats being turned in by Porter County Special Olympics athletes. But the effort to overcome the unique challenges they face and their sense of joy and accomplishment during competition is enough to make a fan of anyone with a heart.

Glenwood P.D. raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois

Officers from the Glenwood Police Department have made a commitment to the Special Olympics and are asking community residents and businesses to support them in their endeavor.

Porter County officers take on hungry diners for Special Olympics

Porter County officers to wait tables to aid Special Olympics

VALPARAISO | Officers with the Porter County Sheriff's Department will wait tables as part of a fundraiser for the Special Olympics from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, 3004 John Howell Drive.

Taking the plunge for Special Olympics

VALPARAISO | Nearly 80 people took the plunge Saturday morning into an icy cold swimming pool outside of the Valparaiso University's Athletic Recreation Center. Some belly flopped right in. Others made a splash with cannon balls and there were those that tip-toed down the ladder.

VU hosts Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics

VALPARAISO | Willing to dive into a pool of cold water at the end of January -- outside?

New chief comes to Crossroads Chamber

I am Sue Reed, new executive director of the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce. I will be working in both the Merrillville and Crown Point offices and hope to bring enthusiasm, a wealth of expertise and new ideas to the chamber.

That's some pulling power

INDIANAPOLIS | A team of 20 Hammond police officers won its division and placed second overall out of 70 competing groups by pulling a Boeing 727 down an airport runway Saturday to benefit Special Olympics Indiana.