Man tries to flee scene of car crash in Gary

GARY | A 35-year-old man was arrested Monday night for trying to flee the scene after he allegedly crashed his vehicle into another car in the 3100 block of Clark Road.

Porter County endowment pitched for hospital sale proceeds

VALPARAISO | Porter County Commissioner President John Evans has invited members of the County Council to attend an Aug. 6 meeting to discuss the potential of placing sale money from the county hospital in a protected endowment and use the proceeds to address funding challenges.

Ritz focuses on improving student guidance counseling

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Department of Education plans to step up its outreach to school guidance counselors this fall to help better prepare Hoosier students for careers or college.

Valparaiso University grad takes risk to change career

Megan Marrs graduated from Purdue University-West Lafayette and had a good job at Valparaiso University. That's why when she decided to return to school full time to change her career, people thought she was crazy.

Festival celebrates Historical Society’s 25th anniversary

This restored photo of Robbins Mansion will be auctioned off as part of the Portage Community Historical Society’s 25th anniversary festival.

Festival celebrates Historical Society’s 25th anniversary

PORTAGE | The Portage Community Historical Society is hosting a 25th anniversary festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Society, 5250 US Highway 6.

Accidental gardeners

Set up payments, delinquent Porter County taxpayers told

VALPARAISO | Porter County Treasurer Mike Bucko announced Tuesday his office is preparing for a fall tax sale, but delinquent property taxpayers can avoid the cost of that process by setting up a payment plan now.

Policeman's hand broken in altercation with suspect

PORTAGE | A Portage man is facing multiple charges after what started as a domestic incident Monday evening escalated into a fight with Portage police officers, breaking one officer's hand.

AL HAMNIK: Some can't miss tips for filling seats at U.S. Steel Yard

The RailCats are hovering around .500 in the American Association standings and struggling at the ticket window, so it's time for drastic measures.