Valpo floors Chesterton, 14-7, wins sectional
Eyes weren’t required to know that a high percentage of the Chesterton players were crying in the wake of a 14-7 loss at home to Valparaiso in last Friday night’s sectional title game. The sobs were audible, at times resembling a bleating sheep herd. Some players were hugging through the tears. Others were on their backs on the turf, covering […]
Historic barber shops a cut above the ordinary
Choosing between two barber shops is hard enough, but in downtown Chesterton along Calumet Road, the choice gets a little complicated. Do you want to get your hair cut in a barbershop that dates back to 1894 and thus has been in business 128 years, or do you want to try the new kid on the block, a 120-year old […]
Prior court rulings stand, beach is public land
The 45 miles of Indiana’s Lake Michigan beachfront belongs to the state with public access and the U.S. Supreme Court is letting that legal precedent stand. The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct.31 revealed that they would not hear the appeal of Raymond Cahnman and Randall and Kimberley Pavlock, who live off Porter Beach. It is the first time in recent […]
Phone threat that triggered lockdown at CHS not believed to be credible
A phone call communicating a “vague threat” to Chesterton High School, which caused the school to lockdown and triggered a law enforcement response Thursday, is not believed to have been credible and originated outside of Porter County, police say. The call was received at the high school’s front office at 11:15 a.m. Thursday. Police Chief Tim Richardson on Friday wouldn’t […]
Anti-abortion supporters of Green’s candidacy hold signs on Ind. 49
About a dozen anti-abortion supporters of Jennifer- Ruth Green’s candidacy for Congress stood with signs at the intersection of Ind. 49 and Gateway Drive in Chesterton during the late afternoon rush hour Friday. Abortion has been a major issue of the 1st District Congressional race between U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan (DHighland) and Green, the Republican. Mrvan has run a number […]
Allison Delmage-Sufana
Allison Nicole Delmage-Sufana, age 28 of Daphne, AL, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born August 18, 1994, in Valparaiso, IN daughter of Gregory and Heather (Delmage) Sufana. She worked at Briquettes Steakhouse and was a devoted mother to her two precious daughters, Abigail Rose (3) and Addison Mae (8 mos.). In addition to her two children, […]
Ardena Marie Peters
Ardena Marie Peters died Monday, October 31, 2022. “Dena” was 68 years old, born April 12, 1954. Her father was James Snyder and mother Helen Snyder. Helen’s parents were Ralph and Kathern Davison. Dena was a life long resident of Chesterton, Indiana. She suffered and died from dementia. Her parents and her sister Becky Schiller preceded her in death. She […]
Voice of the People
The traffic reports on many Chicago radio and TV stations all started at the Dunes Park Post of the Indiana State Police. That Post was built in 1937 at the corner of S.R. 49 and U.S.20 near Chesterton. U. S. 20 highway was complete across northern Indiana from Chicago to Detroit. No interstate highways were built at that time and […]
Echoes of the Past
10 Years Ago Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 – The Burns Harbor Fire Department’s advanced life support ambulance goes into service. . . Porter-Starke Services Foundation will host the ninth annual Turkey Trot 5K walk/ run and 10K race. . . Porter County GIVE Day, sponsored by the Porter County Community Foundation, will help the homeless… Trojan Volleyball Club announces signups […]
