BRIAN HOWEY: Buck stops squarely in Oval Office

Mr. President, the buck stops with you.

Stories not stones give some jewelry its value

It's the story, not necessarily the stone or other bells and whistles, that gives jewelry shared between generations its high value.

Valparaiso University alumnus Dennis Cimbaljevich talks ro students

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University alumnus Dennis Cimbaljevich, a political-economic officer at the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro, talks to Valparaiso University students Tuesday at the college.

Valparaiso University alumnus Dennis Cimbaljevich talks ro students

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University alumnus Dennis Cimbaljevich, a political-economic officer at the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro, talks to Valparaiso University students Tuesday at the college.

American Michael Ellis leads French Michelin guide

Something new is in the stars for the Michelin Guide — the French restaurant reviewing institution is getting an American accent.

YOUNG VOICES: Let's look at reasons for re-electing Obama

What is the best measure of economic growth? Is it an increase of the value of corporate stocks on Wall Street? Is it a decrease in the amount of petroleum imported? Is it a decrease in the number of people who are on unemployment?

BILL MASTERSON JR.: President needs to show America’s resolve

In this political season we have the Republicans saying if they were in charge the anti-American attacks in the Mideast would not be happening. That may or may not be true, but the one thing I know is that enough is enough!

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Senior health fair planned for May 24 at Hobart banquet hall

HOBART | Hobart officials are hosting a senior health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24 at Ambassador Banquets, 1967 E. 37th Ave.

Daniels tours Gary school that grew enrollment from voucher law

Gov. Mitch Daniels talks with students Wednesday in Sonia Araujo's second-grade class during a visit to Ambassador Academy in Gary.

Daniels tours Gary school that grew enrollment from voucher law

Gov. Mitch Daniels chats with Naomi Griffin, 8, in Tashama Stokes' third-grade classroom Wednesday during a visit to Ambassador Academy in Gary. The Christian school doubled its enrollment after the state's voucher law took effect.

Daniels tours Gary school that grew enrollment from voucher law

Gov. Mitch Daniels talks with middle school students Wednesday during his visit to Ambassador Academy in Gary.

Superintendents grapple with changes affecting K-12 education

Gov. Mitch Daniels talks to third-grade students in December during a visit to Ambassador Academy in Gary while teacher Tashama Stokes stands at right. Ambassador Academy has the highest number of students, 110, who used a voucher to enroll in that school.

DOUG ROSS: Will Nov. 23 be more like Halloween or Thanksgiving?

Halloween has come and gone, but Nov. 23 could become scary, too. That's the deadline for the congressional "super committee" to report on how to trim the deficit by $1.5 trillion in the next decade.

Hoosier 9/11 expert: Death 'hugely important'

One-time Midwest lawmakers who painstakingly scrutinized Osama bin Laden's hatred of the United States cautiously celebrate his demise.

City council welcomes Petey the Perch as mascot

PORTAGE | Petey the Perch is the new guy in town -- if not just a fish out of water.

Buncich returns to sheriff's office

Former East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick and newly elected Lake County Sheriff John Buncich share a moment as they celebrate Democratic candidate victories in Hobart.

Buncich returns to sheriff's office

George Paras, John Buncich and John Petalas make their entrance Tuesday as they celebrate victories at the Ambassador Banquet Hall.

Buncich returns to sheriff's office

John Buncich speaks to supporters Tuesday at the Ambassador Banquet Hall in Hobart.

Buncich returns to sheriff's office

John Buncich, John Petalas and Peggy Holinga-Katona chat before taking the stage Tuesday as they celebrate victories at the Ambassador Banquet Hall in Hobart.