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....
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A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Margaux Jarka
La Porte Remembers Jacob West in a Celebration of Life Ceremony
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....
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: John Hancock
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...
Read MoreNew Prairie Volleyball Team Looking to Build on Improvement
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....
Read MoreSunset Hill Farms Get in on the Day of Caring
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...
Read MoreKids Get Ready for School at the Back to School Rally in Michigan City
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...
Read MoreThe Jean Shepherd Community Center Played Host to Champions
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...
Read MoreScott Named Next New Prairie Boys Basketball Coach
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...
Read MoreJohn Glenn High School Student-Athletes Sign NLIs
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...
Read MoreJohn Glenn Athletes Take Their Talent to College
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...
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