Markovich a rare addition to Kouts council

KOUTS | The Town Council now has a double rarity. Not only does it have a new Democrat, an endangered species in Kouts, it also has a woman member for the first time in several years.

Pancheri isn't informed; he's brainwashed by Dems

I am writing in response to Tom Pancheri's Dec. 13 letter.

OFFBEAT: Region's own Mary Matalin back, minus hubby, for pre-election fun

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Political strategists James Carville and wife Mary Matalin in 2007

Political strategists James Carville and wife Mary Matalin attend a party held by CNN celebrating Larry King's 50 years of broadcasting in New York, Wednesday, April 18, 2007.

Donnelly makes campaign stop in East Chicago

Scott Miller, left, Safety-Kleen director of refining and operations, explains plant operations to U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly and former U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, right, on Thursday in East Chicago.

Donnelly makes campaign stop in East Chicago

Former U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, left, and U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly talk to Safety-Kleen employees Thursday in East Chicago.

Donnelly makes campaign stop in East Chicago

Mike Ebert, right Safety-Kleen vice president of engineering and business development, talks Thursday about plant operations to former U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, left, and U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly while in East Chicago.

Donnelly makes campaign stop in East Chicago

Mike Ebert, right, Safety-Kleen vice president of engineering and business development, shows a sample of a base oil to former U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, left, and U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly on Thursday in East Chicago.

Jesse Jackson Jr.

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

Gregg greets BP construction crews

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg, center, greets Randy Scott, of Wheatfield, left, and John Phillips, of Munster, as the two arrive for work Wednesday morning at BP Whiting Refinery. Gregg said he fought against the recent Republican-led right-to-work legislation and thanked the…

Gregg greets BP construction crews

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg greets workers early Wednesday as they arrive at BP Whiting Refinery's Gate 42. Gregg said he thinks the refinery's $3.8 million expansion project will make Hoosiers more energy efficient and self-sufficient and provide job security.

3rd District recount finds suspicious ballots

CROWN POINT | Officials conducting the 3rd District Lake County Commissioner recount already have found apparent voting irregularities in the first day of the new tally.

Dem gubernatorial hopeful: I know how NWI feels

GARY | Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg said region residents should get used to seeing him in the area.

Gregg calls region an asset at Hammond campaign stop

HAMMOND | Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg said Indiana's economy relies on a healthy Northwest Indiana as he toured a warehouse Thursday in Hammond.

Debbie Halvorson

Democratic 2nd Congressional District candidate Debbie Halvorson greets commuters Jan. 31 at the Calumet Metra Station in East Hazel Crest, Ill. Halvorson faces incumbent Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in the March 20 primary.

Jesse Jackson Jr.

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. faces a Democratic challenge from former one-term congressman and state legislator, Debbie Halvorson, in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District in the March 20 primary.

Karen Freeman-Wilson victory party

Karen Freeman-Wilson

For Portage progress, everything gets better with age

For a fine bottle of wine, only the choice grapes are chosen. In city politics, when a new mayor is elected changes in personnel and department heads occur.

Butterfield, Dick tout experience for at-large posts

VALPARAISO | The next four years will be about continuing to improve city infrastructure and promoting jobs, said the candidates for the two City Council at-large positions.