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Coach Jerry Verde talks to the Crete-Monee football team during a November practice before the Class 6A title game. The IHSA enacted some changes on Wednesday regarding practice limits in preseason.

Methodist Hospitals' annual State of the Organization address

Methodist Hospitals President and CEO Ian McFadden speaks Friday during Methodist's annual State of the Organization address at the Genesis Center in Gary.

Methodist Hospital annual State of the Organization Address.

About 300 Methodist Hospital administrators, physicians, staff and others gather Friday for Methodist's annual State of the Organization address at Gary's Genesis Center in Gary.

Porter County's assets promote economic development

Jack Powers, left, Jeremy Powers, center, and Ben Powers, all from South Carolina, walk on the Indiana Dunes State Park beach while a cargo ship sails over Lake Michigan behind them last spring.

Visitor spending means big business in NWI

Valparaiso resident Jeff Gatz walks his dog Zoe along the Indiana Dunes State Park beach under brilliant white clouds last September. The Indiana Dunes area is a top tourist draw.

Valpo's come a long way in 10 years, mayor says

About 400 residents attended the annual state of the city speech at the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon meeting Tuesday at Vaparaiso University's Harre Union.

Valpo's come a long way in 10 years, mayor says

Valparaiso City Administrator Bill Oeding delivers the annual state of the city speech Tuesday to about 400 residents who attended the annual Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting. Oeding delivered the speech on behalf of Mayor Jon Costas, who was ill.

Valpo's come a long way in 10 years, mayor says

About 400 residents attended the annual state of the city speech at the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon meeting Tuesday.

Valpo's come a long way in 10 years, mayor says

Valparaiso City Administrator Bill Oeding delivers the annual state of the city speech Tuesday. The speech, delivered on behalf of Mayor Jon Costas, who was ill, focused on the city's downtown area that has been revitatlized under his leadership.

Bloom Twp. guard Zerell Jackson

Bloom Twp. basketball player Johnny Griffin

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Crete-Monee players listen to coach Jerry Verde on Monday. The Warriors face Cary-Grove this afternoon for the Class 6A title. Both teams are 13-0.

Crete-Monee coach Jerry Verde talks to his team during practice Monday

Crete-Monee coach Jerry Verde talks to his team during practice Monday. The Warriors face Cary-Grove this afternoon for the Class 6A title at the University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium.

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Crete-Monee offensive line, from left, Jim Walsh, Joshua McCaskel, Austin Rosenfeldt, Anthony Cephus, Justin Boswell, and Eric Parker have allowed just three sacks this season.

Ronan Flaherty

Number: 48 Name: Ronan Flaherty Year in school: Senior Position: ILB HT: 6-0 WT: 190 Nickname: Red My favorite football player, past or present: Ray Lewis My favorite Mount Carmel football player, past or present: Jack O'Connell Something you don't know about me: I played offensive and defen…

Dominic Villa

Number: 27 Name: Dominic Villa Year in school: Senior Position: WR HT: 5-6 WT: 160 Nickname: Pancho My favorite football player, past or present: Brian Urlacher My favorite Mount Carmel football player, past or present: Marty Quinn Something you don't know about me: I'm No. 1 in pre-calculus…

Steven Richardson

Number: 68 Name: Steven Richardson Year in school: Junior Position: DL HT: 5-11 WT: 270 Nickname: Steve, Stevie, Super Chunk My favorite football player, past or present: Justin Tuck My favorite Mount Carmel football player, past or present: Jordan Lynch Something you don't know about me: I'…

Brian Parker

Number: 63 Name: Brian Parker Year in school: Senior Position: LG HT: 6-0 WT: 235 Nickname: Behemoth My favorite football player, past or present: Bo Jackson My favorite Mount Carmel football player, past or present: Steve Edwards Something you don't know about me: I enjoy golf. Tunes on iPo…

Jason Gasser

Number: 7 Name: Jason Gasser Year in school: Senior Position: WR HT: 6-1 WT: 193 Nickname: Petey My favorite football player, past or present: Brett Favre My favorite Mount Carmel football player, past or present: Frank Lenti Jr. Something you don't know about me: I live in Indiana. Tunes on…

Matthew Domer

Number: 4 Name: Matthew Domer Year in school: Junior Position: RB HT: 6-0 WT: 180 Nickname: Dome My favorite football player, past or present: Arian Foster My favorite Mount Carmel football player, past or present: Jordan Lynch Something you don't know about me: I have two older brothers and…