Valpo man on the hook for $36K in child support

VALPARAISO | A local man faces a year behind bars and the threat of nearly seven more years in prison after pleading guilty to failure to pay $35,629 in child support.

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Boy drank booze at Super Bowl party, went to school, cops say

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High school bands to crank up anti-drug message at contest

VALPARAISO | The first countywide high school Battle of the Bands, an effort to raise awareness of a growing teen substance abuse problem, will take place at 5 p.m. Feb. 20.

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Expert to speak on images of women in ads, health issues

VALPARAISO | Jean Kilbourne, an internationally recognized speaker who has done groundbreaking work on the image of women in advertising, will speak Feb. 18 at Valparaiso University.

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All we need is love, Portage

This Sunday is a day for love! We all know that love can be a powerful thing and has driven many to do things they would not necessarily do under normal non-euphoric circumstances. But people continue to fall in love and continue to celebrate it’s existence in their lives on a day known…

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Coffee hours

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Portage Township YMCA

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All we need is love, Portage

This Sunday is a day for love. We all know that love can be a powerful thing and has driven many to do things they would not necessarily do under normal non-euphoric circumstances. But people continue to fall in love and continue to celebrate its existence in their lives on a day known as…

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It's not over yet

A winter storm that caused dozens of car crashes on the region's interstates Tuesday is going to intensify this morning before winding down by noon today.

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Lake-effect snow, drifting expected tonight

Authorities have banned some long trucks along the Indiana Toll Road due to the heavy snow and high winds accompanying Tuesday's winter storm.

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Northwest Indiana meeting cancellations

The following is a list of Northwest Indiana and Illinois meetings that have been cancelled or postponed due to the weather. Where available, make-up dates are noted.

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Burglar's contrition doesn't hold sway

VALPARAISO | Hobart resident Jason Odell told the court Tuesday he has left alcohol and drugs behind and is now a changed man.

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Chesterton man rescued after 3 days in SUV buried in Colo. snow

Judith Pede stayed strong for the three days her son was missing while delivering a dog to a new home in Colorado.

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Women report robbery attempt

VALPARAISO | Three women were stopped for a traffic light Friday night at Ind. 2 and Porter's Vale Boulevard told police a robber approached their car and opened the front passenger's door in an apparent attempt to take the passenger's purse.

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Vision of home

VALPARAISO | At first glance, the exhibit by a young Hobart photographer seems locked in the past.

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Valpo firefighter honored for heroism

VALPARAISO | They don't give out awards easily on the city's Fire Department, but Tracy Millard's colleagues felt he earned special recognition.

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City, chamber reach festival pact

PORTAGE | The city has reached an agreement with the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce for the business-oriented organization to help the city run its annual Perch Festival.

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Harper taps campaign funds to fight regional authority

VALPARAISO | Porter County Commissioner Bob Harper spent a large chunk of his campaign funds last year to challenge efforts to partner with Lake County.

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Chesterton to name utility leader

CHESTERTON | The Town Council learned Monday night that Chesterton soon will name a utility superintendent after more than a year of searching.

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Portage High names top male scholar

PORTAGE | Portage High School senior Evan Dominguez was named this year's Outstanding Young Man.

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Semitrailer collapses just short of destination

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Truck driver Karen Murphy was just minutes from making her delivery in Valparaiso when she heard a bump and saw sparks coming from her trailer.

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Two arrested at motorcycle clubhouse

PORTAGE | Just days after police raided the MOB Squad motorcycle club headquarters in Portage, arresting one person and citing 38 others, police checked on a vehicle outside the building and arrested two people on drug charges.

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Velazquez to give state of city address during chamber lunch

PORTAGE | Mayor Olga Velazquez will give the State of the City address during the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce luncheon Feb. 18 at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road.

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Prominent poet Eady to speak at VU for Black History Month

VALPARAISO | Prominent African-American poet Cornelius Eady, an English professor at Notre Dame, will speak at Valparaiso University's Wordfest series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The free event will be in the Mueller Hall refectory on campus.

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Christian ethics leader to read from forthcoming memoir at VU

VALPARAISO | Stanley Hauerwas, an influential and widely read leader in Christian ethics during the past four decades, will read selections from his forthcoming memoir during a lecture at 4:30 p.m. Monday in Valparaiso University's Harre Union Brown and Gold Room.

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Salvation Army of Porter County to sponsor spaghetti dinner

SOUTH HAVEN | The Salvation Army of Porter County men's group will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Salvation Army headquarters, 799 Capitol Road in South Haven.

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Public invited to test wits during International Quiz Bowl at VU

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures will host an International Quiz Bowl open to the campus and community at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Alumni Room of Harre Union.

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Portage to close all city offices to observe Presidents Day

PORTAGE | All city of Portage offices will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day.

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Students 'fueled up' for Super Bowl snack

Several Duneland School and area school students participated in the American Dairy Association of Indiana, Inc. Dairy and Nutrition Council's "Fuel Up Your Super Bowl Snack" promotion recently.

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Chesterton woman showed up intoxicated for course, cops say

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Kouts teen killed in crash

KOUTS | A Kouts High School student was killed Sunday when his car collided with another car in the Kouts area.

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Taltree offers a variety of programs, classes

Taltree Arboretum & Gardens is located at 71 N. County Road 500 West. it hosts a variety of programs to the community. For information or to register for any of these classes, call (219) 462-0025, e-mail info@taltree.org or visit www.taltree.org.

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Turning off lights is saving Valpo lots of money

VALPARAISO | The early returns look good for the city's plan to save money by turning off some of its streetlights after midnight.

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It's the Law: Old Man Winter fostered rules

The Times is doing a series of articles highlighting common laws and rules.. Today, we examine winter-related laws and ordinances. To suggest a law for The Times to highlight, contact the writer.

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EPA to discuss landfill Tuesday

THE PINES | Progress on cleaning up the Yard 520 contamination will be discussed when the EPA hosts a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dunes Baptist Church, 4486 W. U.S. 20 in Michigan City. The federal agency also will detail the next steps in cleaning up the landfill in the town.

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Grants sought for water quality work

PORTAGE | The city is seeking more than $2 million in federal grants to complete three major water quality projects in the city.

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Brochures cite sewer system perils

PORTAGE | The city is reaching out to residents through a series of brochures on various issues regarding stormwater and the city's sanitary sewer system.

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Saturday's dinner among VU Black History Month events

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University's Black Student Organization will observe Black History Month with a series of public events celebrating African-American achievements.

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Northview Elementary students win science bowl competition

The Northview Elementary School Science Bowl Team won the title of state champion in division 4 of the 2010 Indiana Elementary Science Bowl competition for the third year in a row Jan. 26-28.

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Time to sign up for spring basketball

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, located at 354 Jefferson St., will hold registration for its Spring Instructional Basketball program. The basketball program, emphasizing fun and instruction, is for boys and girls ages 5-13, who are in gr…

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State champs

VALPARAISO | Northview Elementary School's Science Bowl team won the Division 4 championship in the 2010 Indiana Elementary Science Bowl competition for the third year in a row Jan. 26 through 28.

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Opportunity Enterprises offers free developmental screenings

VALPARAISO | The Opportunity Enterprises' Early Intervention Program, All About Kids (AAK), will be offering free developmental screenings on Feb. 26. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 3101 Evans Ave. The free screenings are for children from birth to three years of age.

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