MICHIGAN CITY — More reported accidents involving South Shore trains have happened here than any other city between Chicago and South Bend for the past three years.

Large photographs aimed at giving a glimpse into some of the faces and places from Walkertown’s past were recently installed on a wall in the Walkertown Branch Library.

Jerry Ratigan, 75, made a career of restoring and refurbishing churches. His wife, Molly, 77, holds the philosophy, “If you want to make the old look new, you have to be willing to live with ...