The “Battle of Broadway” took place Friday night at Merrillville High School’s Demaree Stadium. Both school’s student sections were fired up and filled the stands early. The 59ers students went with a Hawaiian theme, while the Pirates stood...
Michelle McCaskey
Runners and Bicyclists Take Off for Tour de La Porte
The 13th annual Tour de La Porte started Saturday morning under foggy skies and high humidity but did not dampen the spirits of the participants and volunteers as they prepared for the various events planned for the day. A half marathon (13.1 miles)...
Andrean Blanks Bishop Noll in First Home Game After State Championship
The battle between the two Catholic schools took place tonight at Andrean High School. Despite humid temperatures and the threat of possible rain, the students and supporters showed up in what would be a 65-0 shutout victory for the 59ers. There was...
City by the Lake Tri Brings Out Talented Athletes to the Area
Just over 200 athletes gathered at Washington Park in Michigan City, IN, Saturday morning for the City by the Lake Triathlon sponsored by Northwest Athletic Club. As the sun slowly rose, a light breeze was blowing as athletes picked up their timing...
Hundreds Compete During 35th Annual La Porte County Family YMCA Triathlon
Over 330 athletes participated in 35th Annual Triathlon this morning at Soldier’s Memorial Park in La Porte, Indiana. The conditions were ideal and the volunteers and athletes were ready to take on the challenging course over the next few hours....
Public Enemy Fest 5K Gives New Meaning to “On the Run”
The 2nd Annual Public Enemy 5k was held at the Lake County Fairgrounds this morning, and Hometown Happenings was pleased with an increase in participation over last year. In 1934, “Public Enemy #1? John Dillinger escaped from the Crown Point Jail...
PNC Celebrates Graduates at 2014 Commencement
The Purdue University North Central graduation was held this evening at the Valparaiso University's Athletics-Recreation Center (ARC). The class of 2014 conferred 503 bachelor's degrees and 56 associate degrees and 29 master's degrees, including 28...
Hundreds Try to Tackle The Beast Boot Camp 5K
Approximately 200 runners answered the Beast Boot Camp 5k challenge this morning at the Lake County Fairgrounds. This is not your normal 5k, but rather a physical and mental challenge lead and supported by the local U.S. Marines. Today’s event has...
National Nurses Week Commemorated with Candlelight Vigil
Every year, National Nurses Week focuses attention on the diverse ways America's 3.1 million registered nurses work to save lives and to improve the health of millions of individuals. Tuesday evening, Porter Regional Hospital paid special tribute to...
Over $10,000 Raised for Worthy Women at Annual Bowling Event
Worthy Women Recovery held its sixth annual bowling event at Casey Lanes in La Porte. The goal of the event is to raise funds for their Home which is being built on Maple Avenue. Local business, churches and political candidates were welcomed to...