FROM the FARM: Pound cake recipe includes confetti color

Happy New Year and welcome to 2013!

JOHN DOHERTY: Before hitting new year, peruse biggest comebacks of 2012

Who shall it be now?

Cause of Christmas house fire in Hobart under investigation

HOBART | The cause and origin of a Christmas Eve house fire that left a family homeless remains under investigation, Fire Chief Brian Taylor said.

Hobart man accused in theft of television on Christmas Eve

HOBART | A 34-year-old Hobart man stole a 40-inch LED TV from HH Gregg on Christmas Eve, police said.

Grave markers preserve Civil War legacy

HAMMOND | The wives of two region Civil War veterans and a Union Army private wounded in battle all received special Christmas Eve honors with the placement of new memorial markers at Hammond's Oak Hill Cemetery.

Raw: Santa Readies for Midnight Ride

As Christmas Eve approaches, and after months of busy preparations, Santa Claus has loaded his sleigh with presents made in his workshop, and departed to deliver them to all the good boys and girls.

DOUG ROSS: Talk turns to action on 'A Christmas Story'

There have been many Christmas stories told over the years. This one is about "A Christmas Story" coming home to Hammond.

WWII veteran's 'one day' of service became a fight for his life

Less than two months before Pearl Harbor, William Kadar joined the U.S. Army at the request of Uncle Sam.

PHIL WIELAND: A seasonal ode from my Christmas commode

It's the night before the night before Christmas, the usual time

May Christmas past, present and future all be merry

With Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fast approaching, I'd like to wish you and yours the Merriest Christmas. I hope that your shopping's finished, all your gifts are wrapped and there are still some cookies left for Santa and his crew.