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Shouldering the hopes of many: Star pitcher Rainford bringing the spotlight to North Newton and its softball program

WESTVILLE -- Athletic success has been scarce at North Newton, where the softball program, led by pitcher Sydney Rainford, carries the...

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Shouldering the hopes of many: Star pitcher Rainford bringing the spotlight to North Newton and its softball program

WESTVILLE -- Athletic success has been scarce at North Newton, where the softball program, led by pitcher Sydney Rainford, carries the...

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5 days ago4 min read

A race day tradition: Wisnieski attending his 62nd Indianapolis 500

It started in 1961, when a 13-year old Carl Wisnieski got asked by his grandfather, Don Spaeth, if he wanted to go to the Indianapolis...

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May 254 min read

Bulldogs even the score: Crown Point reverses regular-season loss to Portage to claim 4A regional repeat

MICHIGAN CITY -- Portage 64, Crown Point 40. The one-sided loss to the Indians back on Feb. 6 hadn't been far from the Bulldogs' minds in...

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Mar 176 min read

A tribute to Junior: East Chicago Central rolls to 3A regional title, pays homage to late legend Bridgeman

MICHIGAN CITY -- As East Chicago celebrated its Class 3A regional title Saturday at the Wolves Den, players and coaches draped red and...

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Mar 176 min read

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