Actress Florence Henderson Featured in Macy's TV Commercial Campaign

Actress Florence Henderson was included in Macy's 2012 holiday commercial campaign.

Columnist Philip Potempa 2012 Spring From the Farm Cooking Show at Lake County Fairgrounds

Times Columnist Philip Potempa displays his finished recipe for "Elephant Ear Cheesecake" during his "Spring From the Farm Cooking Show" in 2012 at the Lake County Fairgrounds. This year's free show is April 26 in Crete, Ill.

How does VU’s College of Engineering inspire a culture of creativity and innovation?

The Solar Furnace at Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering

Peeps Diorama Biblical Scene of Moses and Parting of the Red Sea

A diorama entered in the 2012 "Peeps Show" contest at VU's Chapel of the Resurrection depicts Moses in Peeps chick form, staff in hand, parting the Red Sea ready to swallow Pharoh's army of chariots and soldiers, represented by marshmallow bunnies.

Women's dugout canoe, lake voyage featured in museum exhibit

Amy Lukas (left) and Mary Catterlin stand next to their hand-carved dugout on Oct. 1, 2012, on the Lake Michigan shore in Beverly Shores, shortly after returning from a three-month trip around the lake in the boat, which Mary began building four years earlier. The boat is featured in a new e…

Porter County's festive life

People lined Chesterton's streets to watch the parade during last year's Wizard of Oz Festival.

Smart economic growth, development in Chesterton

People lined Chesterton streets last September to watch the Wizard of Oz Festival parade. The festival needs a new sponsor if it is to continue.

Smart economic growth, development in Chesterton

Taylor McCorkel, a freshman at Chesterton High School, paints one of the playhouse floats in last year's Homecoming Parade. Each class had a playhouse to paint. It then was auctioned off for specific charities after the parade. The school's building trades class built the playhouses.

Volunteers help light up the sky in Beverly Shores

Family, friends and representatives from Wilderness Inquiry, a nonprofit nature adventure organization, meet Amy Lukas, left, in hat, and Mary Catterlin at Broadway Beach in Beverly shores after they returned last fall from a trip around Lake Michigan in a handmade canoe that Mary began buil…

Trustee's office serves Union Township

Wheeler High School held its homecoming parade in October before a football game. The parade began at Union Center Elementary School and proceeded to the high school.

Valparaiso University Student Barrett Younghans and His Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Valparaiso University sophomore Barrett Younghans, 20, of Goshen, Ind. displays his recipe for Chocolate Chip Muffins.

FROM the FARM: Chocolate Chip Muffins a heartfelt recipe

Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.

Wicked Witch of the West Costume Character Marching in 2012 Wizard of Oz Fest Parade

An army of costumed characters from "The Wizard of Oz," including The Wicked Witch of the West, are staples at the annual Wizard of Oz Festival, which celebrated a 31st year in Chesterton in 2012. The festival could end this year if a new sponsor is not found.

Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City

Sea Chen, M.D., is shown with a Trilogy Linear Accelerator at Woodland Cancer Care Center.

"The Other Cinderella" Starring Mandy Lewis (left to right) Dawn Bless, Jessica Moore and Lisa Beasley

"The Other Cinderella" at Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago until Jan. 13 stars Mandy Lewis (left to right) as a lady in waiting, serving "Stepmama" Dawn Bless and mean stepsisters played by Jessica Moore and Lisa Beasley.

OFFBEAT: Dick Clark honored with 2-hour NYE tribute tonight

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Light Opera Works' 'Oliver!' closes on New Year's Eve

Cary Lovett as mean Mr. Bumble and Jane Blevins as his counterpart, the Widow Corney, are framed by orphans in the Light Opera Works production of "Oliver!" closing Monday night.