Valpo stormwater program earns 3 state awards

VALPARAISO | The city's campaign to correct stormwater flooding problems is paying off in more than fewer flooded basements.

Sticky fingers prevalent in Portage; four arrested for shoplifting

PORTAGE | Fingers were particularly sticky here Tuesday as police made four arrests for shoplifting within a matter of hours at Portage retailers.

Ground broken for Rumely-Allis Chalmers LaPorte Heritage Center

LAPORTE | It's hard to imagine anything else having more to do with the history of LaPorte, particulary in farming, than Rumely Co. and Allis Chalmers.

Take-home car controversy taken out for another spin

CROWN POINT | Lake County officials once again are on the lookout for county employees running personal errands in publicly owned cars.

Hoosier Steve Alford enjoys homecoming at Franklin College camp

FRANKLIN | UCLA coach Steve Alford fit right in Wednesday at Franklin College.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, June 20, 2013

Judge asked to dismiss charges against mom of slain toddler

CROWN POINT | Defense attorneys for the mother of a 2-year-old Portage girl killed by others and later found encased in concrete in a LaPorte County swamp are seeking to have charges against the woman dismissed.

New Products for Thursday, June 20, 2013

Soft touch

Birthday Cake Vineyards

Birthday Cake Vineyards and Ice Cream Cellars offer deliciously nostalgic flavors like frosted birthday cake and summer ice cream cones to create a truly elevated wine experience. The wines, both red and white, are highly recommended chilled as a perfect alternative for an ice cream craving.…

Mama Mio Skincare Line

Mama Mio offers a line to help glow from head to toes with their skincare and body-care selection. Mama Mio Skin Tight is a unique facial peel technology with a serum that is multi-purpose for breasts, stomach, backs of arms, tops of legs and knees. Mama Mio Omega Body Buff is a gentle alter…