Two horses struck, killed by train

UNION TOWNSHIP | Two horses were struck by a train and killed recently in rural Union Township.

Union Township referendum voters

Precinct inspector Michelle Emery places absentee ballots in a ballot box for the third precinct Tuesday at the Shorewood Clubhouse as Union Township voters took to the polls Tuesday in a special election to decide on a referendum that would increase property taxes to help fund schools.

Man shoots dog after it attacks his son

UNION TOWNSHIP | A man told authorities he shot and killed a neighbor's pit bull dog after the animal attacked and injured his son in his fenced-in yard.

EDITORIAL: Vote yes on school tax referendums

There are separate extenuating circumstances, but the core problem faced by the Munster, Union Township and Boone Township school districts is a failure of the state government to adequately fund the operation of local schools.

Lake Co. man flees cops, crashes in Porter Co.

UNION TOWNSHIP | A Lake County man was arrested Friday after allegedly failing to stop for police and causing an accident as he fled.

Division Road in Union Township closed today

UNION TWP. | The Porter County Highway Department will close Division Road in Union Township today from County Road 675 West to the Porter/Lake County Line Road for culvert replacement.

Early voting opens for two Porter County school issues

VALPARAISO | Early voting started Monday for Porter County's school referendums in Hebron and Union Township.

No charges will be filed against Elliott McCowan in Bach murder

VALPARAISO | No charges will be filed against Elliott McCowan, the father of convicted murderer Dustin McCowan, in the death of Amanda Bach.

Union Township teacher accused of battering student

UNION TOWNSHIP | A Union Township Middle School teacher is accused of battering a student Monday.

PHIL WIELAND: Schools closed because of a threat - of bad weather

The Farmer's Almanac is predicting "squally" weather for mid-April, so Valpo schools should be notifying students soon that classes are cancelled between April 12 and April 15.

Reward offered for information in Union Twp. burglary

UNION TOWNSHIP | A Union Township man, frustrated by a second burglary at his home since 2009, is offering a reward to the person who can bring the thieves to justice.

Trustee's office serves Union Township

WHEELER | Union Township includes the unincorporated community of Wheeler and the surrounding area, for just under 30 square miles in Porter County. Township Trustee Anthony Pampalone explained its unique situation.

Voices of Vision: Anthony Pampalone

Union Township Trustee Anthony Pampalone reflects on 2012.

Porter County students compete in math bowl

PORTAGE │ A packed house watched local kids engage in a heated competition at a Portage High School gymnasium Thursday. And not a basketball was in sight.

Burglars ransack Union Township home

UNION TOWNSHIP | Police are investigating a home burglary in which several weapons, ammunition, money and prescription drugs were taken.

Union Township School Corporation kindergarten round-up is March 7

UNION TWP. | Union Township School Corporation's kindergarten round-up will be held 6 to 7 p.m. March 7 at both Union Center Elementary School and John Simatovich Elementary School. Students must be five before Aug. 1. Please bring the following information: birth certificate, two proofs of …

Read-a-thon to help boy with leukemia

UNION TOWNSHIP | Four days after Colin Mosley's first birthday his family found out he had leukemia. Now 3-1/2 years old, he is having complications from the bone marrow transplant he received in 2010.

Friend tells jurors McCowan acted odd after Bach disappeared

VALPARAISO | A woman with Dustin McCowan on the morning of Sept. 16, 2011, told jurors Tuesday she thought it odd one of McCowan's first comments was he and former girlfriend Amanda Bach had not fought the night before considering the turbulent nature of their relationship.

'Txt U Later' on stage in Union Township

Rehearsing a scene from "Txt U Later" are, from left, Hayley Johnson, Aaron Hardison, Steffani Shelby, Zander Rubio, Rachel Gerbick and Abby Santos.

'Txt U Later' on stage in Union Township

UNION TOWNSHIP | Bearcat Theatre Company and Union Township Middle School will perform "Txt U Later," in which cellphones cause confusion, problems and laughter.