Laporte is truly a small town with a big heart. After the tragic death of our family member, 13-year-old James D.Stilwell, the support that the community gave us was outstanding.

Walker-Hackensack-Akeley first-graders were all excited to start learning when they arrived for the first day of school Tuesday morning.

The first year of 21st Century Grant Programs at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schools has had its ups and downs, Director Jim Clark reported Aug.