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Indiana's longest rail-trail is a scenic, historic gem perfect for biking and hiking

Rails to Trails has been converting abandoned railroad tracks into gorgeous hiking and biking trails for some time. Don't ...

Australian base in Italy gives athletes from Down Under a home edge at the Winter Olympics

Nestled in a lakeside town in northern Italy is Australia’s “home away from home” for the Milan Cortina Olympics — right down to the coffee and Vegemite. Nearly 15 years ago, ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Partisan redistricting would scuttle Indiana's carefully crafted congressional maps

The Hoosier State's current congressional districts were intentionally crafted four years ago by the Republican-controlled General Assembly to preserve "communities of interest," including the ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Surprise in track ahead triggered Valpo train derailment

VALPARAISO — The partial derailment over the weekend of an eastbound train in Valparaiso was triggered when operators engaged emergency brakes after spotting someone lying on the tracks ahead, ...