South Shore study on track to governor

INDIANAPOLIS | State lawmakers would be required to examine the future of the South Shore Line and its operating board under legislation approved Monday by the Indiana Senate.

Valparaiso man loved music

Martin Sensenbaugh loved being a musician, and enjoyed sharing his love of music with others, said his son, Jeff MacLeod-Sensenbaugh.

Crusaders flex their muscle in blowout baseball victory at Horizon tourney

CHICAGO | The Horizon League baseball tournament is shaping up quite nicely for Valparaiso.

Chesterton, Valpo take care of business at Portage tennis sectional

PORTAGE | Tennis sectional favorites Chesterton and Valparaiso took care of business quickly on Wednesday.

A little something for everyone at Shipshewana on the Road

Toni Washington, of Creative Expressions, sells a light-up ponytail holder to Dee Malayter, of Merrillville, on Saturday at Shipshewana on the Road at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso.

Christmas show goes high-tech

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso Nazarene Church will put a new twist on an old, familiar story.

VU women heading to China

VALPARAISO | After getting a head start on the 2011-12 season, Valparaiso women's basketball coach Keith Freeman had a simple assessment regarding the current Crusaders.

SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT: Head Honchos play 'Blues and BBQ at the Barn'

County Line Orchard's "Blues and BBQ at The Barn" will have visitors treating their taste buds to barbecue sauce–soaked sausage, ribs, brisket and chicken, while their ears are treated to the equally sweet and tangy sounds of The Head Honchos and other top talents.

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VHS students collect 'socks for soldiers'

Valparaiso High School teacher Brighitte Snemis talks about the Socks for Soldiers donation program she headed with junior Michael Speckhard. The program collected 1,400 items such as toothbrushes and socks that will end up in care packs.

VHS students collect Socks for Soldiers

Valparaiso High School teacher Brighitte Snemis and junior Michael Speckhard stand over a small collection of items they collected in the Socks for Soldiers donation drive. The program will provide hygiene supplies to troops.

VHS students collect 'socks for soliders'

Valparaiso High School teacher Brighitte Snemis inspired junior Michael Speckhard to start the Socks for Soldiers program, collecting toiletries and clothes to give to troops overseas.