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Science Olympiad has become an increasingly valuable educational program in Northern Indiana
team-based competitions across various scientific disciplines
schools and districts have recognized the program’s value in preparing students for future academic and career success
as participation expands throughout the region
Strong performances from Lake Central High School
and Penn High School have been seen in Northern Indiana's Science Olympiad competitions
Students demonstrate knowledge and innovation through anatomy
These competitions do more than test academic skills—they inspire confidence
and a vision for future careers in science and engineering
Portage High School has earned national recognition as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School in the past
becoming one of just 262 high schools nationwide to receive this honor
The school provides students transformative learning experiences through engineering
By offering multiple PLTW courses and ensuring equitable access across student populations
Portage High School is committed to preparing its students for careers in STEM fields and higher education opportunities
Valparaiso High School offers advanced STEM programming that rivals the resources available at many colleges
With a wide range of specialized equipment—including laser cutters
and flight simulators—the school supports hands-on learning in engineering
Students have the opportunity to complete four-year pathways in each of these areas
and the school continues to invest in innovative tools like omnidirectional treadmills for virtual reality labs
These investments and increasing enrollment in STEM courses highlight the school’s leadership in STEM education
While La Porte High School does not currently have a high school Science Olympiad team
the district is deeply committed to STEM education beginning at the elementary level
Every elementary school in the La Porte Independent School District houses a STEM Academy where students engage in interdisciplinary learning focused on critical thinking
These early investments are designed to equip students with the foundational skills needed for success in an evolving
La Porte’s approach ensures that students begin building essential STEM competencies from the earliest stages of their education
Penn High School in Mishawaka supports a robust STEM Academy with diverse engineering
The school has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence and competitive success in STEM-related events
Through partnerships with local colleges and industry organizations
Penn High School gives students access to real-world applications and mentorship opportunities that help bridge the transition between high school and career
Its comprehensive curriculum and collaborative culture continue to produce well-prepared students for postsecondary education in science and technology
Dedicated mentors and strong community involvement also support the Science Olympiad's growth in the region
and volunteers are crucial in coaching and guiding students
Community organizations and local businesses provide funding
helping to make STEM education more accessible and meaningful
These partnerships amplify the Science Olympiad's impact and ensure students have the support needed to thrive
the future of the Science Olympiad in Northern Indiana is bright
and a collective commitment to student development
the region is poised to become a model for STEM education
The Science Olympiad allows students to compete
and envision themselves as future innovators
As schools continue to embrace and expand their STEM offerings
Northern Indiana will remain at the forefront of preparing young minds for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world
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Crown Point Athletics is celebrating the return of baseball and softball season with the Ball Diamond Sports Festival.&nbsp;
The Ball Diamond Sports Festival will be held in conjunction with this year’s opening ceremonies and parade for the City of Crown Point Girls Softball league and Cal Ripken Baseball.&nbsp;
Players and their families are invited to Bulldog Park for remarks from Mayor Pete Land and fun at the Ball Diamond Sports Festival
The festival will feature vendors and food trucks
“We’re excited to celebrate the opening of both youth softball and baseball in Crown Point,” Crown Point Mayor Pete Land said
“Last year’s event brought hundreds of players and their families to Bulldog Park
We’re looking forward to kicking off the 2025 season.”&nbsp;
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UNI softball looks to complete the series sweep after a 6-1 victory on Saturday
Iowa — The Panthers opened game two against the Beacons early and never looked back as they cruised to a 6-1 victory in game two of the series at Robinson-Dresser
Valpo scored their lone run of the contest in the top of the second inning on a bases-loaded single
A two-RBI double from <a href="/sports/softball/roster/addison-mcelrath/7084" rel="smarttag" rev="7084">Addison McElrath</a> drove in Benesh and Sanders to give UNI a 6-1 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning
The McElrath double was the last scoring play of the contest as the Panthers took home a 6-1 victory in the second game of the series
Goodwin punched out one batter in her seven-inning appearance
The Panthers will honor their seniors on Sunday
May 4 with the third and final game of the series against Valparaiso
UNI softball action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/UNIPantherSoftball">UNI Softball</a>), X (<a href="https://x.com/UNISoftball">@UNISoftball</a>), and on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/unisoftball/">@unisoftball</a>). The 2025 schedule and roster, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.
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a Lutheran school in Indiana struggling to enroll more students
was downgraded two notches to junk by Moody’s Ratings
The downgrade could raise the school’s borrowing costs
(WSBT) — A Valparaiso man&#x27;s body was pulled from Lake Michigan Monday afternoon
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources say 67-year-old Michael Barnes went underwater around 11:30 a.m
when he tried to retrieve his boat that drifted off near Burns Ditch while he was fishing on shore
A search was conducted the rest of the morning and into the afternoon
His body was discovered by sonar equipment around 1:40 p.m
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Photo by: Andy SaighUNI softball blanks Beacons in regular season finale5/4/2025 4:06:00 PM  | Softball
Lappe drives in Panthers’ record-tying 73rd team home run of the year as UNI locks up three-seed for MVC Tournament
Iowa --- UNI drew five walks in the first two innings and cashed in on a big multi-run home run in the second stanza on Sunday as the Panthers shutout the Valparaiso Beacons by a score of 7-0 at Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex to round out the 2025 regular season
With the win, Northern Iowa finishes the regular season with a 31-17 record overall, its tenth campaign of 31 or more wins under head coach <a href="/sports/softball/roster/coaches/ryan-jacobs/1075" rel="smarttag" rev="1075">Ryan Jacobs</a> and fifth consecutive
The Panthers also finish 19-8 in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play
locking up the three-seed for this coming week's MVC Tournament in Des Moines
Following the game, UNI recognized its senior class, including <a href="/sports/softball/roster/kate-lappe/7100" rel="smarttag" rev="7100">Kate Lappe</a>, Savanna Jemillo, <a href="/sports/softball/roster/addison-mcelrath/7084" rel="smarttag" rev="7084">Addison McElrath</a>, <a href="/sports/softball/roster/kylee-sanders/7090" rel="smarttag" rev="7090">Kylee Sanders</a> and <a href="/sports/softball/roster/kara-maiers/8080" rel="smarttag" rev="8080">Kara Maiers</a>
The Panthers continued their offense showcase in the second as <a href="/sports/softball/roster/skylar-benesh/8089" rel="smarttag" rev="8089">Skylar Benesh</a> drew a lead off walk
After a Sanders groundout to advance Benesh to second
McElrath would drive in Benesh with an RBI single up the middle for a 4-0 lead
crushing a towering home run to right field to put the Panthers ahead 6-0 with Northern Iowa's 73rd home run of the season
tying the program's single-season record from 2023
UNI would tack on another run in the bottom of the fourth as Sanders led off the inning with a walk. Pinch running for Sanders, <a href="/sports/softball/roster/adalyn-reynolds/7097" rel="smarttag" rev="7097">Adalyn Reynolds</a> would move up to second on a stolen base as Lappe drew a four-pitch walk with two outs
Callahan scored her second RBI of the day on a pop up that fell in the shallow infield to score Reynolds for a 7-0 lead
finishing the afternoon with four strikeouts
along with three walks and six hits allowed
Photo by: © Andy SaighPanthers close regular season against Valparaiso5/1/2025 1:23:00 PM  | Softball
Iowa — Panther softball closes the regular season with a home series against the Valparaiso Beacons
The Panthers and the Beacons have met on 23 previous occasions with UNI holding a commanding 21-2 record in the all-time series
UNI took home a 2-1 series victory at Valparaiso last season
UNI took home game one with a 5-0 score before the Beacons bounced back with a 5-4 victory in game two
The Panthers were victorious in game three with a 4-2 final to clinch the series
UNI enters the matchup on the heels of a 2-1 Missouri Valley Conference series win over Illinois State. The Panthers secured high-scoring victories in the first two games, winning 9-8 and 12-4 (6 innings), before dropping a tightly contested finale, 5-4. Junior <a href="/sports/softball/roster/kate-lappe/7100" rel="smarttag" rev="7100">Kate Lappe</a> powered UNI's offense over the weekend
posting a .500 batting average and a 1.100 slugging percentage
continuing a standout season where she leads the MVC in multiple offensive categories
and a .885 slugging percentage - the latter ranking 18th nationally
McElrath also slugged 1.000 on the weekend with a home run and a double
In the circle, <a href="/sports/softball/roster/morgan-vertz/8098" rel="smarttag" rev="8098">Morgan Vertz</a> and <a href="/sports/softball/roster/carly-goodwin/8092" rel="smarttag" rev="8092">Carly Goodwin</a> each picked up wins for UNI
Vertz logged 8.1 innings and finished 1-1 on the weekend
while Goodwin earned a complete-game win in her lone start
Under the leadership of head coach <a href="/sports/softball/roster/coaches/ryan-jacobs/1075" rel="smarttag" rev="1075">Ryan Jacobs</a>
who became UNI's all-time winningest coach earlier this season and notched his 500th career win in March
the Panthers have built a reputation as one of the MVC's most potent and aggressive squads
UNI led the Valley in 13 statistical categories
with their 222 walks sitting sixth in the nation and their 1.53 home runs per game ranking 10th
Individually, <a href="/sports/softball/roster/kylee-sanders/7090" rel="smarttag" rev="7090">Kylee Sanders</a> has been a dual threat defensively and offensively. The shortstop ranks third nationally with 2.80 assists per game, leads the MVC in total hits (61), and is second in batting average (.424). Freshman <a href="/sports/softball/roster/skylar-benesh/8089" rel="smarttag" rev="8089">Skylar Benesh</a> has also made her mark on the base path
leading the MVC with 20 stolen bases - just four shy of UNI's single-season record
First pitch in game one from Cedar Falls is scheduled for 5 p.m
CT on Friday with the matchup streaming on ESPN+
UNI softball action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/UNIPantherSoftball">UNI Softball</a>), X (<a href="https://x.com/UNISoftball">@UNISoftball</a>), and on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/unisoftball/">@unisoftball</a>)
along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com
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Panther softball sets single-season stolen base record in a victory over Valparaiso5/2/2025 7:30:00 PM  | Softball
UNI softball opened the final series of the regular season with a 4-1 win
Iowa — The Panthers opened their final weekend of regular season play with game one of a three-game series against Valparaiso on Friday evening
A home run in the bottom of the fifth proved to be the difference maker in the contest as UNI took game one by a 4-1 final
Four and a half scoreless innings opened the contest between the Beasons and the Panthers. <a href="/sports/softball/roster/addison-mcelrath/7084" rel="smarttag" rev="7084">Addison McElrath</a> came up to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning to change that
McElrath launched her 13th long ball of the season to open UNI scoring
Valpo answered with a run in the top of the sixth inning to cut into the UNI lead
<a href="/sports/softball/roster/kate-lappe/7100" rel="smarttag" rev="7100">Kate Lappe</a> launched her 17th home run of the season on the very first pitch of her at bat after welcoming a new pitcher to the contest to give UNI a 4-1 lead
The Beacons loaded the bases in the top of the seventh with one out
but the Panthers got out of it including an overturned review of a pick off at first base for the third and final out of the frame
The senior struck out five batters en route to the victory
The Panthers and the Beacons face off in game two of the series at Robinson-Dresser Saturday
Photo by: © Andy SaighUNI softball game at Iowa canceled4/30/2025 11:29:00 AM  | Softball
Iowa — The UNI softball game against Iowa scheduled for Wednesday
There will be no make up date for the Panthers' final non-conference matchup of the season
UNI softball will be back in action this weekend with the final series of the regular season against Valparaiso
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surrounded by his loving family on Thursday
MI to Jeffrey and Deborah (McEllis) Miller
Stephen made his career as a Jeweler at the store his father started
spending time socializing with his neighbors over a beer
He looked forward to spending summers at the lake in Michigan with his family
Stephen will be remembered as a genuinely kind person with a subtle
along with their sons: Nathan (Coral) Miller of Wheatfield
and Ned Miller of Kouts; granddaughters: Breena and Harloe Miller; mother and stepfather
Deborah and Mike Higgins; siblings: Jeff (Julie) Miller
A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at <a href="https://angelcrestinc.com/kosanke-funeral-home/">Kosanke Funeral Home</a>
with a celebration of life service for Stephen and his son
memorial donations may be made to the family for Ned’s education in gemology to continue the family business
My thoughts and prayers are with your family always
Steve I will miss your friendship and conversations
Stephan being my nephew you could say I’m biased but so what
He was a great and beautiful person all around
Stephan had a great sense of humor sometimes a bit dry with that unmistakable twinkle in his eyes
My wife Marti and I loved playing golf with him especially when at least one of his brothers were around
We laughed ourselves silly at his/their antics and our scores were proof of that
Whenever the three of them got together (after a few drinks) it was another laugh fest
All three had that twinkle in their eyes that forecast mischief
Fortunately we have wonderful memories of Stephan as a man
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Photo by: Jon Hendricks - Valparaiso AthleticsRacers Show Offensive Punch in Win Over Valparaiso4/18/2025 5:30:00 PM  | Baseball
MSU wins for the 26th time in the season and are 9-5 in The Valley
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MSU has won 12 of their last 13 and improve to 10-5 in The Valley
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MSU scores five runs in the ninth inning to win for the 25th time this season
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Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State AthleticsRacers Hit The Road For MVC Series at Valparaiso4/16/2025 4:15:00 PM  | Baseball
The Illinois State women's tennis team (12-6
5-1 MVC) defeated the Valparaiso Beacons (3-14
0-6 MVC) inside Valpo Tennis Complex on Saturday by a score of 6-1
Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/12/2025 7:08:00 PM  | Dain Solberg
Ill.-- The Illinois State women's tennis team (12-6
As play shifted to singles play, four Redbirds recorded victories. Junior <a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/silvia-pomarolli/14530" rel="smarttag" rev="14530">Silvia Pomarolli</a> (Cecina
Italy) picked up a win over Jolene Fernandes via the tiebreaker by a score of 6 (3)-7 (7)
 Lindh secured the second win of the day in straight-sets against Brynn Steven of Valpo 6-3
The final win for the Birds came thanks to Lowe who knocked off Lillian Kelly in straight-sets 6-4
No. 1- Silva Moira/ Jolene Fernandes (VALPO) def. <a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/lana-caculovic/14535" rel="smarttag" rev="14535">Lana Caculovic</a>/<a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/silvia-pomarolli/14530" rel="smarttag" rev="14530">Silvia Pomarolli</a> (ISU) 6-1
No. 2- <a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/emma-lindh/14534" rel="smarttag" rev="14534">Emma Lindh</a>/<a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/nicole-iosio/14533" rel="smarttag" rev="14533">Nicole Iosio</a> (ISU) def
No. 3- <a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/sophie-marie-lowe/14532" rel="smarttag" rev="14532">Sophie Marie Lowe</a>/<a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/zoe-limparis/14529" rel="smarttag" rev="14529">Zoe Limparis</a> (ISU) def
No. 1- Silva Moria (VALPO) def. <a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/lana-caculovic/14535" rel="smarttag" rev="14535">Lana Caculovic</a> (ISU) 6-3
No. 2- <a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/silvia-pomarolli/14530" rel="smarttag" rev="14530">Silvia Pomarolli</a> (ISU) def
No. 3- <a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/emma-lindh/14534" rel="smarttag" rev="14534">Emma Lindh</a> (ISU) def
No. 4- <a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/nicole-iosio/14533" rel="smarttag" rev="14533">Nicole Iosio</a> (ISU) def
No. 5- <a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/sophie-marie-lowe/14532" rel="smarttag" rev="14532">Sophie Marie Lowe</a> (ISU) def
No. 6- <a href="/sports/womens-tennis/roster/zoe-limparis/14529" rel="smarttag" rev="14529">Zoe Limparis</a> (ISU) def
13) for a road test against the UIC Flames inside XS Tennis Village
Illinois State will return home for the final home match of the year as they host the Belmont Bruins on April 18 inside Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington
For all the latest on Illinois State women's tennis, stay tuned to  <a href="https://goredbirds.com/index.aspx">GoRedbirds.com</a> and follow the team on "X" (<a href="https://x.com/RedbirdWTEN">@RedbirdWTEN</a>), Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/isuwomenstennis">Illinois State Women's Tennis Team</a>) and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/redbirdwtennis/">redbirdwtennis</a>)
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to the late Fred and Dolores (Henderson) Doelling
Paul graduated from Valparaiso High School
studied finance and accounting at the University of Buffalo
and received his bachelor's degree from Valparaiso University
but his wallpaper hanging skills were legendary
He was able to hang all types of wallpaper with the greatest precision
and became highly sought after in the industry
The family business flourished under his leadership
Running one business was not enough for Paul though
with locations in downtown Valparaiso and South Bend
He was also proud to have a career with Waddell and Reed as a stockbroker and top salesman
Paul was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church
He valued his family more than anything and was his family’s biggest cheerleader in their endeavors
He will be remembered for his generosity towards others
and a strong work ethic in anything he did
He is survived by their daughters: Malissa (Douglas Howard) Doelling
and Paula (Roger Marshall) Doelling; grandchildren: Ashleigh Happer
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at <a href="https://angelcrestinc.com/moeller-funeral-home/">Moeller Funeral Home</a>, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, IN, with private burial at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the <a href="https://www.vnanwi.org/">VNA of NWI</a>. <a href="https://vimeo.com/1059148346/3974da6074"> Click here to watch the recorded funeral service.</a>
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Paul
I knew Paul through Mid America Decorating Stores
He was a very nice man always with a smile
So sorry to hear of the loss of Paulie and Bonnie
So many memories and love throughout the years
Prayers and love to their children and Fred and Karen
I just heard yesterday that Paul passed away
Then I read in his obit that Bonnie had passed away a month earlier
I'm not surprised that Paul couldn't live without Bonnie
He was a hard worker and a dedicated family man
Paul was fun to be around and we shared a lot of laughs when together
I was introduced to Paul nearly twenty years ago in a business setting
including the fire that took place at the business
I can honestly say that Paul was an excellent business man with very strong ethical character
I enjoyed meeting with Paul and the business he built over the years
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Womens Tennis Returns Home for MVC Opponent
The Murray State women's tennis team will return to Murray
Ky after being on the road six consecutive weekends
The Racers will host a Missouri Valley Conference opponent
For more information on the Murray State tennis team
visit GoRacers.com or follow @Racerswtennis on Instagram and X