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Quality of life report finds NWI 'a region in transition'
A new report finds Northwest Indiana "a region in transition" and declares that urgent, thoughtful action is needed to prevent decline and ins…
People: Region becoming more diverse in race and how residents live
In 2004, experts said Northwest Indiana's Achilles' heel was its division of racial groups.
October 09, 2012 11:00 am PhotosPhotos
Health: Health care continues to decline in region
The state of health in Northwest Indiana is on the decline, with unemployment, poverty and lack of insurance among the barriers preventing man…
Buffalo still roam in Union Township
UNION TOWNSHIP | Despite its arterial highways and large housing developments like Shorewood Forest and Salt Creek Commons, it's still not tha…
March 04, 2012 12:34 pm PhotosPhotos
Kouts hopes to grow, continue makeover
KOUTS | The town put on a prettier face in 2011, and the makeover is expected to continue this year.
Time of transition in Porter
PORTER | With a number of major projects on the books, and an entirely new Town Council, the next few years promise to be a time of transition…
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Porter County schools strive for excellence
As school districts across the county struggle with issues ranging from funding to bullying, officials don't want to forget all the good thing…
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Things are looking up in Porter County
PORTER COUNTY | We in the media like to condense things -- get the story out in as few words or minutes as possible.
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
County is building on strong economic base
VALPARAISO | Porter County Councilman Jeremy Rivas, D-2nd, hopes the county's decision to once again take an active role in the Northwest Indi…
Beverly Shores is both far from it all and nearby
BEVERLY SHORES | This tiny town, nestled on the south shore of Lake Michigan, has it all for residents.
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Portage offers amenities both residents, businesses seek
PORTAGE | Portage is a "real gem" when it comes to marketing to new business prospects.
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
South Haven getting a makeover
SOUTH HAVEN | Big improvements continue in this community, which is said to be among the largest unincorporated areas in the state.
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Chesterton poised for more development
CHESTERTON | The town of Chesterton is currently in the engineering phase of what is likely the largest project it has ever undertaken, accord…
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Dune Acres energized in being 'a sleepy place'
DUNE ACRES | While some communities look to change, Dune Acres finds its charm in remaining "a constant."
Burns Harbor more 'than just a truck stop'
BURNS HARBOR | It is a town that has found itself "in a really interesting position," officials believe.
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Avalon Springs is the newest member of the Valparaiso community
Growing older is a part of life. And while it can offer times of joy and laughter, it can also offer its share of challenges both physically a…
Prognosis good for construction boom
Around Porter County, a boom in the construction of new health care facilities continues, with two large facilities set to open.
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Nature abounds at doorstep to the dunes
PINE TOWNSHIP | Situated at the doorstep to Mount Baldy, natural beauty abounds in rural Pine Township.
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Downtown park a symbol of Valpo's success
VALPARAISO | The redevelopment of the city's downtown and its key commercial corridors continued to progress during 2011, and it looks like th…
March 04, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
New faces, ideas for Ogden Dunes
OGDEN DUNES | Newly elected Town Councilman Charlie Costanza said he is seeing new life breathed into the small, lakefront town he has called …
Education chief warns Indiana schools not up to par
MERRILLVILLE | U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan brought a sobering, oft-repeated message to Northwest Indiana saying that Northwest Ind…
September 08, 2011 9:00 pm PhotosPhotos
'An island of excellence'
"The battle for education, as I saw today at Calumet High School, is being fought and won in America's classrooms," U.S. Undersecretary of Edu…
September 08, 2011 7:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Eight who serve others receive honors
MERRILLVILLE | Eight people whose lives reflect the philosophy that service to others improves life for everyone were honored Thursday at the …
Arne Duncan keynote speaker at One Region, One Vision event
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will visit Northwest Indiana, delivering keynote remarks at the Northwest Indiana Forum quarterly meet…
Quality of Life Council accepting nominations
The Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Council will honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the region's quality of life a…
One Region, One Vision, Ouality of Life Council explore joint action
MERRILLVILLE | The One Region, One Vision grassroots initiative launched by The Times in 2008 and the long-established Quality of Life Council…
Progress on the lake -- Ogden Dunes style
OGDEN DUNES | Town Councilman Eric Haussman hosted an open house recently at the fire station/community building to solicit feedback from resi…
South Haven receiving a face lift
SOUTH HAVEN | Big improvements are in store for this community, which is said to be among the largest unincorporated areas in the state.
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Hebron hopes new look, events bring people, businesses back
HEBRON | When Dale Tuck was searching for the best location to open Anytime Fitness, he looked at several communities in Lake and Porter count…
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Kouts: a small town that's moving forward
KOUTS | The reconstruction of the town's main intersection at Ind. 49 and Ind. 8 was a needed and long-awaited improvement for Kouts in 2010, …
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Town of Porter: Gateway to the future
The town of Porter, once inhabited by American Indians and settled by French fur traders and Swedish immigrants for its rich natural resources…
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Taltree keeping Union Township history alive
UNION TOWNSHIP | A stop along the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway led to the founding of the village of Wheeler in the 1850s and cr…
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Youths not afraid to take on challenges in Porter County
I had a chance recently to look back over the news for the past year -- and I have to say that I was encouraged by what saw.
'Collectively, we know more'
Portage may battle Valparaiso and Chesterton on the football field and rivals Hebron and Kouts may be fierce competitors on the basketball cou…
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Porter County weathers poor economy
VALPARAISO | Porter County Council President Dan Whitten is feeling pretty optimistic about the county's future, based in part on how well the…
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Autos – Back on Track
When car sales went into a tailspin with the economy in Fall 2008, things were looking pretty grim. Sales plummeted to 13 million from 16-17 m…
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Recession has slowed but not stopped Valpo's progress
VALPARAISO | In the midst of one of the worst recessions in the nation's history, Valparaiso has managed to grow and thrive. And, now that it …
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Home builders hopeful 2011 will be better
While the number of residential housing starts has yet to rebound to the level they were at just a few years ago, builders around Porter Count…
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Steel town seeing residential rise
BURNS HARBOR | This town, built around the steel industry, is enjoying its first rise in population since it was founded in 1967.
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
People make Portage the place to live, do business
PORTAGE | Covering the walls of Mike Lovings business are sponsorship plaques of Little League baseball, Junior Miss softball and Portage Yout…
Beverly Shores nestled in the middle of nature
BEVERLY SHORES | Nestled in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, this Porter County community attracts people because of its natural environs.
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Chesterton: Infrastructure ready for development
CHESTERTON | The town of Chesterton was incorporated in 1869, built on the prosperity of the railroad, shipping and transportation routes of n…
March 06, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
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