Water quality at Indiana beaches is improving. The beaches exceeded E. coli bacteria levels less frequently in 2009 than in the previous three years, according to a report. That means beachgoers had a smaller chance of getting sick from swimming there. The downside is, the worst beaches aren't showing much improvement -- they are repeat offenders. Two thirds of the beaches that violated bacteria standards most often in 2009 were also among the most frequent offenders the two years prior.
The Democrat running for Indiana treasurer this year says he wants to wield the state's influence as a banking customer to encourage consumer protection.
A Wednesday story should have said a U.S. Circuit Court order denied Dozier Allen and Wanda Joshua only their appeal to delay the date they report to prison -- Tuesday for Joshua and Aug. 27 for Allen.
Northwest Indiana police departments had their hands full Wednesday morning as a Midlothian, Ill., man left a path of destruction through Hammond and Griffith.
When an event proves successful beyond expectations, it is normally repeated. Such will be the case Saturday as the Hobart Jaycees sponsor their second annual Mud Volleyball Tournament at Rugby Park.
Warren Larson admitted that a recent Sunday was the first time this year he'd brought out his 1957 dusk rose Thunderbird. Between weather and family commitments, he just hadn't had the chance.
Froebel-Roosevelt Nostalgia:
The 26th annual Froebel-Roosevelt Nostalgia will begin with a picnic from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, on the Froebel High School lawn at 15th Avenue and Madison Street. Music and food will be provided. Vendors are sought. Booths are $35 for an unsheltered space, $50 for a tent and $75 for a sheltered space. Booths can be paid for at Beautiful Things, 3570 Village Court. The Oldies but Goodies dance starts at 9 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Genesis Convention Center, 5th Avenue and Broadway. Music will be in memory of Jerry Jones, who was the disc jockey for most of the dances in the past. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For tickets, call 887-2046 or visit Beautiful Things.
Soccer camp:
There's still time to register for next week's Hobart YMCA summer soccer camp for boys and girls from 3 to 8 years old. The cost is $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Saturday is the registration deadline. Camp times are 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 5. Register at the Hobart Family YMCA, 601 W. 40th Place, or online at www.hobartymca.org,
or call Jeff Renn at 942-2183, Ext. 16.
Home-schoolers and the library: Home-schooling parents are invited to a program on library services and materials, as well as a look at interlibrary loans and subscription databases, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the South Haven Branch of the Porter County Public Library, 403 W. County Road 700N. Registration for this free program is required by Friday. For more information, call 759-4474.
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lassic coupes and muscle cars will line the grounds at the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum on Saturday during its third annual Old Car Show.
So you think young people really don't care what's happening around them or you feel the drug problem locally is overblown and is not as bad as reported?
Meandering in and out of consciousness, blood streaming from a gash above his left eye, his chin cracked in half, his jaw hanging loosely below his right ear, Andrean's Mike Skinner was wheeled into Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso late last Thursday night feeling pain, feeling dazed and feeling alone.
Valparaiso fans have heard this one before -- a big international power forward, coming in seemingly from out of nowhere to finally solve the Crusaders' size problems.
Most NFL teams have a lot to prove when they report to training camp, but that's especially true of a Bears team that will likely be dismantled if the playoffs remain out of reach for a fourth straight season.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Jimmy Clausen to a four-year contract that includes $2.53 million in guarantees on Wednesday, ensuring they'll have no rookie holdouts for the start of training camp.
GARY -- The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks sent 11 men to the plate in a six-run third inning to salvage a win in a three-game series at the Steel Yard, knocking off the RailCats 9-1 on Wednesday night.
Those bowlers who pay attention to their association board and know there's an annual membership meeting for almost every association usually think the most important item on the agenda is hall of fame voting.
