C.P. shuts out LaPorte in Class 4A LaPorte Sectional opener

LAPORTE | It took Ronnie Plesac an inning to find his bearings in Wednesday's Class 4A LaPorte Sectional opener.

Sports Digest: Woods calls Garcia comment hurtful, says it's time to move on

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Runner, walker input first step in Sunset Hill Farm trail mapping

VALPARAISO | Nature enthusiasts and outdoor athletes had an opportunity Wednesday to provide input on a new trail map for Sunset Hill Farm County Park.

Herbal Healer: What is schisandra?

A hardy climber grateful for any shaded wall to call home, schisandra is a unique botanical that bears fruit possessing all five flavors (salty, sweet, sour, spicy and bitter) known to Chinese herbal medicine. This attractive, adaptable plant thrives in several types of soil.

Munster in fine form, wins regional

HIGHLAND | Paige Heuer had time for a few mildly superstitious rituals, but the senior Munster tennis player didn’t have many moments to absorb her final prep match in Lake County.

Police: Beware of tornado relief scams

Natural disasters such as the tornadoes that ripped apart communities in Texas and Oklahoma and the tragedies of Boston and Cleveland bring out an American spirit of giving, especially money to help with relief efforts.

Do you live your values? Inspiration Project stories reveal what you believe

VALPARAISO | Porter-Starke Services wants residents to embrace health, balance and hope through an essay-writing activity based on an international series.

Penn too much for Valparaiso

LAPORTE | Tim Shideler expected a tough challenge from Penn and that's just what the Valparaiso girls tennis team faced on Wednesday afternoon.

Am. Samoa to keep flier miles of govt travelers

American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary.

FBI: Arrest made in Wash. state ricin letter scare

During the execution of a search warrant, members of the Joint Federal Haz-Mat Team, FBI, and local law enforcement gather in front of the Osmun Apartments near the intersection of First Avenue and Oak Street in Browne's Addition on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Spokane, Wash. The search warrant…

FBI: Arrest made in Wash. state ricin letter scare

A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a case in which a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin were discovered in Washington state last week.

Suit filed over Conn. gun law passed after Newtown

A group of Connecticut organizations that support gun rights, pistol permit holders and gun sellers has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and other state officials, arguing the state's new gun control law violates their constitutional rights.

4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes

FILE - In this May 21, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. The U.S. will refocus its attention on homegrown terror threats against Americans, President Barack Obama will say in a Thursday speech that is forecast as skimpy …

4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes

The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major national security speech by President Barack Obama in which he plans to pl…

Rodney blows save as Rays lose 4-3 to Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Cesar Ramos throws to the Toronto Blue Jays during the 10th inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Rodney blows save as Rays lose 4-3 to Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, right, and third baseman Ryan Roberts collide while catching a foul ball by hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Munenori Kawasaki during the third inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Rodney blows save as Rays lose 4-3 to Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson jumps out of the way as Rays third baseman Ryan Roberts fields a ground ball against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Rodney blows save as Rays lose 4-3 to Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista hits a solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Helickson during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Rodney blows save as Rays lose 4-3 to Blue Jays

There hasn't been a whole lot of relief for Tampa Bay this season.

Hanover edges Rensselaer at KV Sectional

WHEATFIELD | Survive and advance.

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

Boy Scouts from right, Joey Kalich, 10, Steven Grime, 7, and Jonathon Grime, 9, raise their hands at the close of a news conference held by people against the change in the Boy Scouts of America gay policy Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Delegates to the Boys Scouts of America …

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

Former scout maser Mark Noel, of Hanover, NH, holds up a new merit badge of inclusion during a press conference at the Equal Scouting Summit being held near where the Boy Scouts of America are holding their annual meeting Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Delegates to the Boys Sc…

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

An unidentified protestor holds a sign near where the Boy Scouts of America is holding their annual meeting Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Delegates to the meeting are expected to address a proposal to allow gay scouts into the organization. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

Matthew Ray, 15, of North Richland Hills, Texas, holds signs near where the Boy Scouts of America are holding their annual meeting Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Delegates to the meeting are expected to address a proposal to allow gay scouts into the organization. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

Terri Hall, left, of San Antonio, Texas, stands with her son Nathaniel Hall, 8, as they hold signs near where the Boy Scouts of America are holding their annual meeting Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Delegates to the meeting are expected to address a proposal to allow gay scou…