Michael Raines

More than 50 people packed into a basement room of the Library-Student-Faculty Building on the Westville campus of Purdue North Central on Friday morning for the Purdue board of trustees meeting. It’s a tradition of the board to move at least one meeting …

The sand dunes surrounding Lake Michigan are a natural wonder, providing a tourist draw in Northwest Indiana. But all of that tourism takes a toll on the dunes, causing erosion and disturbing the local ecology. Enter Nicole Barker, executive director of Save …

Growing up in a Lutheran church in upstate New York, Aaron Leavitt had heard about Valparaiso University. His youth pastor attended the school, as did other members of the congregation. But there was one singular moment that put Valpo on his radar. “It …

As someone who, technically, should still be completing high school, Johnna Belkiewietz has already lived a fuller life than many can ever hope to experience. Belkiewietz graduated early from La Porte High School, taking her final semester off to enjoy life …

Bison Financial Group on Thursday afternoon made a donation to the Valparaiso Parks Department to help fund the popular Valpo Night Ride.  The Night Ride is scheduled for August 23, 2014, and will begin at 11 p.m. The donation was in the amount of $2,000 …

“Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” – Herodotus, 503 B.C. Contrary to popular believe, the United States Post Office has no official motto or creed …

Lake Michigan draws innumerable tourists to Northwest Indiana every year; but in Brad Bumgardner, it attracted a permanent resident. Bumgardner is the interpretive naturalist at Indiana Dunes State Park along the Porter County shoreline. He’s a lifelong …

The 10th annual Hearts of Hope tree lighting ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. The yearly event highlights the benefits of cardiovascular research. Wednesday’s event featured the story of Raymond Perry, 31, of Crown …

Of the hundreds of young men who have played basketball for Valparaiso University, none had his number retired until Wednesday night. Arguably the two greatest players in Crusaders history, Bruce Lindner and Bryce Drew had their exceptional careers …

For over 40 years, Bruce Lindner has been a helping force in the Porter County community. The Portage native is the executive director at Porter County Aging and Community Services, a position that allows Lindner to help the elderly in the Valparaiso …