Mike Miklusak, Lake Central

Lake Central's Mike Miklusak is a very good perimeter shooter for a young man who is 6-foot-5. But when he was a youngster all he dreamed about was getting a dunk. He hurt himself several times trying to throw one down as a lad.

Valparaiso's Tyler Doane passes the ball around Lake Central's Tyler Wideman

Valparaiso's Tyler Doane passes the ball around Lake Central's Tyler Wideman on Friday night.

Lake Central's Chris Tuskan fouls Valparaiso's Zach Meyer

Lake Central's Chris Tuskan fouls Valparaiso's Zach Meyer on a layup during Friday night's game.

Lake Central's Mike Miklusak shoots over Valparaiso's Quentin Palmer

Lake Central's Mike Miklusak shoots over Valparaiso's Quentin Palmer during a Duneland Athletic Conference basketball game Friday night.

Lake Central's Joe Bannister shoots over Valparaiso's Zach Meyer

Lake Central's Joe Bannister shoots over Valparaiso's Zach Meyer on Friday night.

Lake Central's Tyler Wideman grabs a rebound

Lake Central's Tyler Wideman grabs a rebound during Friday's game against Valparaiso.

Valparaiso coach Joe Otis points out a location to his team

Valparaiso coach Joe Otis points out instructions during Friday's game at Lake Central.

Valparaiso coach Joe Otis

Valparaiso coach Joe Otis was 65-27 and won a sectional title in four seasons coaching the boys team.

Record number of businesses set to locate, expand in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS | The state's economic development agency has signed more deals this year with companies looking to relocate or expand in Indiana than in any of its eight prior years of existence.

Valpo man's faith was cornerstone of his life

August Prahlow was a patient, gentle man who was known for his kindness, said Lois Prahlow, his wife of more than 50 years.

For some, fair is all about the food

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | With corn dog and snow cone in hand, Deb Martin and Sarah Greenfield strolled along the midway at the Porter County Fair, scouting out their next food opportunity.

Downtown park a symbol of Valpo's success

The trail along Vale Park Road near Calumet and Valparaiso Street is a popular route for both walkers and cyclists. It is one of many amenities the city is providing to keep residents active.