As a senior at New Prairie High School, Margaux Jarka was looking for a place to continue playing college volleyball. A four-year standout for the Cougars, Jarka was looking for a school with a solid education and a commitment to athletic excellence. She …
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The hardest thing a parent has to go through in life is having its child die unexpectedly. This week, the La Porte community suffered a terrible tragedy with the sudden passing of junior linebacker Jake West during Wednesday’s football practice. West died …
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Nestled just north of U.S. 20 in rural Galena Township sits a farm where the peace and tranquility of rural life is abundant. On this farm, you will find a man who has directed some of Hollywood’s biggest names. He is this week’s La Porte County Life …
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When Troy Campbell was coaching volleyball at Marquette Catholic, he turned the Blazers program that was already a solid Class A power to one of Indiana’s top volleyball programs in all classes. Now he is looking to do the same at New Prairie. Coming off a …
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A well-known Porter County Park is getting set to celebrate its 80th birthday in 2014. So Friday, a group of volunteers from Centier Bank and Best Buy spent the day out at Sunset Hill Farm and “Painted the Barns”. The event was part of the Day of Caring …
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The end of summer vacation is a time children dread. With the days getting shorter and the nights getting longer, the end of summer vacation means one thing – heading back to school. To ease kids back into the routine, the Michigan City Area Schools held …
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The showcase event of Babe Ruth Cal Ripken League 46-60 baseball that Hammond residents have looked forward to for the last several years has finally arrived. Thursday night at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, eight communities from all over the Unites …
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When New Prairie High School was looking to find the next individual to be its boys basketball coach, all it had to do was look down the bench. Tuesday afternoon, the New Prairie School Board unanimously approved Tim Scott as its next boys basketball coach …
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A couple of athletes from John Glenn High School recently signed Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers in college. In softball, Brea Klingerman will continue her academic at athletic carrer at nearby Ancilla College in Donaldson …
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Two area players currently playing baseball at Manchester College will compete in the NCAA Division 3 College World Series starting Friday and continuing through May 28. Michigan City High School graduate Jordan Niemann and John Glenn graduate Sean Liedtky …
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