Deborah Laverty
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Winfield Township, IN, United States
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NWI Islamic Center marks 25 years
MERRILLVILLE — Talks about building a place of worship and religious education for area Muslims started in the early 1990s, Gary Paarlberg said. → Read More
Bonner Center opens newly expanded facilities
PORTAGE — The newly added computer room with a bank of eight state-of-the-art computers at the Bonner Senior Center is a big draw for member Gene Polchlopek. → Read More
Chesterton hosts 58th annual art fair
CHESTERTON — Peggy Mitchell sat holding her newly purchased peacock yard ornament and sipping a Diet Coke while her friend, Sherry Huizenga, pondered a purchase. → Read More
Youngsters learn law enforcement at sheriff's camp
CHESTERTON — Eli Hoffman, 13, of Westville, attended last year's Northwest Regional Sheriff's Camp. So the Duneland School eighth-grader knew going into this summer's three-day camp he was going to → Read More
Plenty of smiles at Lake County Fair
CROWN POINT — Opening day of the Lake County Fair is traditionally "the" day Rob and Tracy Olechnowicz of Griffith attend with their family. → Read More
Putting God back in the political process.
MERRILLVILLE — Pastors and key leaders of area Christian churches were urged Wednesday to take part in the state's Decision America Tour 2016. → Read More
Cyclists meet Chasing Dreams families on fundraising path
CHESTERTON — For Purdue University junior Greg Bandy, his cross-country cycling trek is a chance of a lifetime to raise disability awareness. → Read More
4-H'ers have egg-cellent time at poultry competition
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — When it comes to raising chickens, it’s all about the eggs for Ryder Dexter, 8, of Liberty Township. → Read More
Porter County Fair swine show a family affair
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — Showing 4-H animals at the Porter County Fair comes as second nature for Carson Roeske. → Read More
Motorcycle ride to benefit local food pantry
PORTAGE — A charity motorcycle ride to be held Aug. 7 will serve as a sequel to food pantry fundraising efforts by Texas Roadhouse managing partner Douglas Giltrap. → Read More
Good makes good in hospitality development, management
It's hard for Jeffrey J. Good to remember a time in his life when he wasn't working. → Read More
Third generation of Bosaks driving dealership success
The Bosak family is part of a three-generation car dealership that's rolled along for 90 years in Northwest Indiana. → Read More
Wrestlers pin hunger with Headlock in Portage
PORTAGE — “Austin’s shoulder hurts,” wrestler Adam Buehler taunted loudly before smashing his foot into his opponent’s shoulder. → Read More
'Like a huge, big Portage reunion'
PORTAGE — Good food offerings and old friends are just two of the reasons Marsha Bomba enjoys attending the annual Nativity Fest. → Read More
Annual Porter Fourth of July parade a hit
PORTER — Folding chairs set up at the corner of Sexton and Beam streets provided the perfect spot to watch the annual Family 4th Fest parade go by. → Read More
Artists use chalk, sidewalk at Valpo event
VALPARAISO — Sisters Alexis and Andrea Tepavcevich joked that they never colored in the lines when they were kids. → Read More
Civil War group honors fallen veterans
VALPARAISO — Eilene and Ben Dougherty, their four young sons in tow, walked to the Porter County Museum for a Memorial Day commemoration honoring fallen soldiers. → Read More
21 career kids hit the road running in world of work
VALPARAISO — Wendy Berdovich said her daughter, Jordan Berdovich, an Indiana University junior, has always had lofty goals. → Read More
Prom king wins L.C. students' hearts, votes
ST. JOHN — Just call him King Jacob. → Read More
Snyder made a difference locally and nationally
Harley Snyder has traveled around the world, but for him Valparaiso always will have his heart and always will be home. → Read More