Bayh recounts his front-row seat to financial crisis

INDIANAPOLIS | Former U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., sees the recent financial crisis as a tale of greed, fear, dreams, hopes and panic, calling it a story as old as time and destined to repeat itself absent changes to the incentives that drive American business and government.

Washington Park Zoo's old greenhouse may be demolished

MICHIGAN CITY | Monkey Island and other features at Washington Park Zoo were built to help create jobs during the Great Depression.

FROM the FARM: Frugal soup recipe reminiscent of yesteryear's cookbooks

After the feasting and expenses from the holidays, once the leftovers are all gone, soup is always a great frugal way to begin new year menus.

GUEST COMMENTARY: America should become what I remember it being

In America, the good has outweighed the bad and causes me to remember the positive things.

EDITORIAL: Urban gardens plant food for thought, too

As the region struggles to recover from the worst economy since the Great Depression, there are some intriguing signs of growth. Planting urban gardens is among them.

Former Gary educator celebrated her 103rd birthday last month

GARY | Martha Morgan Naylor isn't sure why everyone is so obsessed with her longevity.

Music and gridiron greats owe a debt to passionate leaders

The growth of the Calumet Region has depended on the output of individuals passionate about what they do.

Economist: Don't play games with debt ceiling

GARY | Believe it or not, the U.S. economy is in a period of expansion, an Indiana economist told an audience Monday.

OFFBEAT: Marriott Lincolnshire's '42nd Street' a well-deserved standing ovation

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Daniels touts books for last-minute gifts

INDIANAPOLIS | The big guy at the North Pole has got a list and he's checking it twice.

Dyer woman still working at 91

CROWN POINT | Business owners with employees who complain about their work might want to consider bringing Jennie Decker in to give them a good talking to.