At the IHSAA Cross Country State Meet in Terre Haute, senior Anthony Didion of La Porte placed 4th with a time of 15:43. Didion didn’t let his team down achieving the honor of gracing the podium one last time for La Porte. The La Porte Boys Cross...
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Valpo Boys, Portage Girls, La Porte’s Didion, Lancioni Winners at Cross Country Regionals
Valparaiso boys did it once again! With only two meets remaining until the 2013 cross country season is over, Valpo’s “Pack” won the Regional title with a low score of 35 points. Vikings’ coach Mike Prow said today’s 40 degree temperatures...
Valpo Boys Cross Country Dominates, La Porte Girls Take First at Sectionals
The 2013 Sectional Champions goes to Valparaiso Boys Cross Country. With a stellar pack performance, all 7 varsity team members made the top 20. Andrew Jankowski was first in for Valpo placing 3rd overall with a time of 16:39. Jankowski said, “This...
2013 Postseason Races Begin with DAC Cross Country Conference Meet
High school cross country has officially entered post season with the DAC (Duneland Athletic Conference). The DAC Meet for teams from Valparaiso, Crown Point, Michigan City, La Porte, Portage, Chesterton and Merrillville was held at Kesling Park in...
La Porte, Valparaiso and Lake Central Battle for Victory on Kesling Park Course
Coming on strong during the race was senior Anthony Didion of La Porte. Didion was fresh off a victory at New Prairie on Saturday and didn’t hold back for the triangular meet against Valparaiso and Lake Central. Didion had the home field advantage...
Valpo Cross Country Sweeps Chesterton Cross Country Meet
Valparaiso High School Boys and Girls Cross Country dominated the Chesterton-hosted triangular meet at Sunset Hill Farm. Competing in the meet were Valpo, Chesterton, and Crown Point. Boys ran first with perfect conditions out on the course. Sunny...
2013 Master Gardens’ Garden Walk Inspires Porter County Gardeners
The annual Porter County Master Gardeners Association Garden Walk of 2013 was held to once again inspire gardeners in the community. Gardeners of all kinds gained ideas, whether it was the apartment gardener looking for colorful and unique container...
Downtown Walks Chalked to Benefit Family & Youth Services Bureau
Chalk the Walk, a Family & Youth Services Event, went off with out a hitch despite the threat of rain all day. Artists came ready with ideas in mind for their 3 foot by 3 foot space to beautifully adorn the sidewalks along the downtown square of...
Athletes Rock the Track at IHSAA State Meet
A lot of metal came home to NWI from the IHSAA Track & Field State Meet held at IU Bloomington with Portage bringing home the load. Portage medaled in 4 events, the 3200 M Relay with Balboa, Dustin (11), Clegg, David (11), Martin, Tommy (09),...
Duneland Chamber Hosts Porter Regional Hospital at Fast Track Luncheon
The Chesterton Duneland Chamber of Commerce hosted Porter Regional Hospital at its annual Fast Track Luncheon with La Porte Savings Bank sponsoring the event. Heather Ennis, the Executive Director of the Chamber, welcomed a full house at the...