From left, Lowell senior Victoria Nida, Bowman senior Keyera Lige, and Valparaiso senior Kassidy Swenson third, first and second, respectively, in the 300-meter hurdles at the Chesterton Regional.

Runners participate in the 1,600 meters at the Chesterton Regional on Tuesday.

Portage freshman Kyra Ball hands off the baton to sophomore Rhyan Sloan during the second timed final of 400-meter relay at Tuesday's Chesterton Regional.

Merrillville senior runner Airrica Harper, on right, Kankakee Valley junior Leanna Mulloy, center, and Gary Wallace senior Arielle Borders compete in the 100 Tuesday at the Chesterton Regional. Harper won the event, Borders was third and Mulloy fourth.

Merrillville senior runner Airrica Harper, on right, Kankakee Valley junior Leanna Mulloy, center, and Gary Wallace senior Arielle Borders compete in the 100 Tuesday at the Chesterton Regional. Harper won the event, Borders was third and Mulloy fourth.

Valparaiso senior Kassidy Swenson, on left, Lake Central junior Parriss Bettis, and Portage sophomore Madison Kurtz participate in the 100-meter hurdles finals during Tuesday's Chesterton Regional. Swenson won the event, Bettis was second and Kurtz fifth.

Valparaiso senior Kassidy Swenson, on left, Lake Central junior Parriss Bettis, and Portage sophomore Madison Kurtz participate in the 100-meter hurdles finals during Tuesday's Chesterton Regional. Swenson won the event, Bettis was second and Kurtz fifth.

Lake Central senior pole vaulter Katie Brown clears the bar during Tuesday's Chesterton Regional.

Kankakee Valley freshman Jenna Jungels competed in the long jump at Tuesday's Chesterton Regional.

VU graduates urged to unite a diverse world

Soon-to-be graduates fill the Valparaiso University Athletics-Recreation Center Sunday during the Valparaiso University Conferring of Degrees.

VU graduates urged to unite a diverse world

Valparaiso University students file in on Sunday during their commencement ceremony at the Valparaiso University Athletics-Recreation Center.

VU graduates urged to unite a diverse world

The Rev. John A. Nunes, president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief, delivers the address Sunday during the Valparaiso University graduation ceremony in the school's Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso Habitat for Humanity home building

Valparaiso Habitat for Humanity volunteer Kent Gomez helps stabilize the frame on an in-construction Habitat home on Saturday.

Valparaiso Habitat for Humanity home building

Valparaiso Habitat for Humanity volunteer Ron Kuker measures framing on Saturday during a home building project in Valparaiso.

Valparaiso Habitat for Humanity home building

Carol Rodriguez carries planks with her husband Tony, in back, as they help build their future home with Valparaiso Habitat for Humanity volunteers on Saturday.

Walk to End Lupus Now helps families pay bills

Walk to End Lupus Now walkers make their way Saturday through the Lake County Fairgrounds as part of the fundraising event. Participants were treated to entertainment and activities and were given a choice between a one- or three-mile walk.

Walk to End Lupus Now helps families pay bills

Walk to End Lupus Now walkers make their way across the covered bridge Saturday at Crown Point's Lake County Fairgrounds as they participate in the fundraising event.

Slain teen honored at M'ville Go Green event

The family of slain 14-year-old Depree Mims, from right, father Depree Dalton, mother Naomi Mims and sisters De Janae and Depreecia help plant a tree in memory of their loved one Friday during the Go Green event at Pruzin Park in Merrillville. Depree Mims was shot and killed March 27 after a…

Slain teen honored at M'ville Go Green event

John Wood Elementary School second-graders rush to gather recyclable goods under a parachute Friday during an activity at the Go Green event at Pruzin Park in Merrillville.

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Burns Harbor - "The Gem", built by Treasure Homes in The Village at Burns Harbor, is the first building in Indiana to be awarded an "Emerald Level" National Green Building Certification.

Valparaiso University softball celebration

Valparaiso University softball players celebrate after taking the 2012 Horizon League Championship against Loyola University.

Portage Girls Tennis Sectional

Wheeler girls tennis No.1 singles player Celeste Garcia returns the ball to Boone Grove opponent Stephanie Montreuil during the first round of the IHSAA Portage Tennis Sectional on Wednesday.

Portage Girls Tennis Sectional

Chesterton No. 3 singles player Jessica Lee returns the ball to Valparaiso opoonent Rachel Willing during Wednesday's IHSAA Portage Tennis Sectional.

Portage Girls Tennis Sectional

Valparaiso No. 1 doubles player Madisen Kammerer returns the ball to her Chesterton opponents during Wednesday's IHSAA Portage Tennis sectional.

Portage Girls Tennis Sectional

Chesterton No. 2 doubles player Natalie Petro returns the ball to her team's Valparaiso opponents during the IHSAA Portage tennis sectional on Wednesday.

Portage Girls Tennis Sectional

Chesterton No. 1 doubles player Rachel McCrum leaps to make a return to her team's Valparaiso opponents during Wednesday's IHSAA Portage Tennis Sectional.

Portage Girls Tennis Sectional

Valparaiso No. 2 singles player Kelly Kennedy returns the ball to Chesterton opponent Margaret Shinn during Wednesday's IHSAA Portage Tennis sectional.

Portage Girls Tennis Sectional

Chesterton girls tennis No.2 singles player Margaret Shinn runs for the return to Valparaiso opponent Kelly Kennedy during the first round of the IHSAA Portage Tennis Sectional on Wednesday.

Portage Girls Tennis Sectional

Valparaiso No. 1 singles player Caitlin Kennedy returns the ball to Chesterton opponent Meg Modesto during Wednesday's IHSAA Portage Tennis sectional.

Portage Girls Tennis Sectional

Valparaiso No. 3 singles player Rachel Willing returns the ball to Chesterton opponent Jessica Lee during Wednesday's IHSAA Portage Tennis Sectional.

Portage Girls Tennis Sectional

Chesterton girls tennis No.1 singles player Meg Modesto runs to return on Wednesday during her IHSAA Portage Tennis sectional game against Valpariso's Caitlin Kennedy.

Valparaiso police honor fallen officers

Valparaiso police Capt. Mike DeHaven, right, inspects Officer John Cordova's police vehicle on Wednesday during the Valparaiso Police Department's National Police Week memorial service and inspection.

Valparaiso police honor fallen officers

Valparaiso Police Department officers hold their hands up as they renew their oath to protect on Wednesday during the department's National Police Week memorial service and inspection.

Valparaiso police honor fallen officers

Valparaiso Police Chief Michael Brickner speaks Wednesday during the department's National Police Week memorial service and inspection.

Fifth-graders competing for first

Portage fifth-graders compete in the 100-meter dash during Tuesday's Portage Township Schools fifth-grade track meet event at Portage High School.

Fifth-graders competing for first

Crisman Elementary fifth-grader Gillian Galinsky participates in the long jump Tuesday during the Portage Township Schools fifth-grade track meet event at Portage High School.

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Valparaiso softball player Joylyn Ichiyama celebrates with her son Jayden and her team after VU won the 2012 Horizon League championship.

Elvis brings a hunka burnin' love to seniors on Mother's Day

Entertainer Curt Lechner, dressed as Elvis, serenades Golden Living Center residents and visitors on Sunday during a special Mother's Day performance at the retirement community in Portage.

Elvis brings a hunka burnin' love to seniors on Mother's Day

Entertainer Curt Lechner, dressed as Engelbert Humperdinck, serenades resident Esther Splittgerber on Sunday during a special Mother's Day performance at the Golden Living retirement community in Portage.

Elvis brings a hunka burnin' love to seniors on Mother's Day

Entertainer Curt Lechner, dressed as Elvis, performs for Golden Living Center residents and visitors Sunday during a special Mother's Day celebration at the retirement community in Portage.

Portage High prom a special treat

Portage High School student MacKenzie Aldrich, on left, is escorted by student tutor CJ Patten on Saturday during the "Alice in Wonderland" themed special needs prom at Woodland Park in Portage.

Portage High prom a special treat

Portage High School student Jacob Frigo takes to the dance floor on Saturday during the "Alice in Wonderland" themed special needs prom at Woodland Park in Portage.

Mail carriers help Stamp Out Hunger

U.S. Postal Service worker Amy Tackett picks up donated goods along her route Saturday in Hobart as part of the national Stamp Out Hunger drive.

Mail carriers help Stamp Out Hunger

Hobart mail carrier Amy Tackett picks up a bag of items donated Saturday as part of the national Stamp Out Hunger drive. U.S. Postal Service mail carriers conduct the annual drive to collect food and supplies for local food banks.

Making mom proud

Two Men and a Truck employee Cole Midgett rolls out boxes of donated goods from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso as part of the Make Your Mothers Proud donation drive. The contributions went to The Caring Place Advocacy Center.

Making mom proud

Two Men and a Truck driver Jeff Matthews rolls a box of donated goods through Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso on Friday as part of the Make Your Mothers Proud donation drive. The donated goods will go to The Caring Place Advocacy Center.

Chesterton European Market is back and Colman's Mustard prepares for 200th year

Ernest Jeff twists pretzels at the Ben's Soft Pretzel stand during the opening day of the Chesterton European Market on Saturday.

Union Township approves school referendum; Hebron proposal dies by 4 votes

Union Township School Board Vice President Julie Giorgi reacts Tuesday after learning the school referendum passed.

Referendum Results

Union Township schools superintendant John Hunter, on right, looks over results with Union Township school board vice president Julie Giorgi on Tuesday.

Union Township approves school referendum; Hebron proposal dies by 4 votes

Union Township Schools Superintendent John Hunter, center, pores over vote results Tuesday with Union Township committee for the referendum co-chair David Fry, far right.

Union Township approves school referendum; Hebron proposal dies by 4 votes

David Fry, left, and Donald Kirincic, members of a committee for the referendum, celebrate Tuesday after school referendum passed.

Union Township approves school referendum; Hebron proposal dies by 4 votes

Union Township parent volunteer Melissa Kirincic, right, celebrates Tuesday with Union Township School Board Vice President Julie Giorgi after the school referendum passed.