Obama gets a new fan in T.F. South student

Darion Elzia, a senior at T.F. South High School, participated in President Barack Obama's recent inauguration.

Obama gets a new fan in T.F. South student

Darion Elzia, front row, second from left, is seen with the South Shore Drill Team and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, center, in October 2011 at the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention conference in Washington, D.C. Team members performed and took part in panel discus…

Obama gets a new fan in T.F. South student

LANSING | Thornton Fractional South senior Darion Elzia will never be able to say he voted for Barack Obama.

Inaugural gowns on exhibit at Lansing Historical Museum

LANSING | Were you intrigued by the fashions at this week's inaugural festivities? If so, you'll want to pay a visit to the Lansing Historical Museum to view the exhibit of first lady dolls. Each doll is dressed in a replica of the inaugural gown that they wore.

Time to act, Obama declares, taking oath 2nd time

President Barack Obama dances with first lady Michelle Obama on Monday during The Inaugural Ball at the Washington convention center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington.

E.C. teacher, T.F. South student part of inauguration festivities

WASHINGTON, D.C. | The nation’s capital was flooded with thousands of people joining in the celebration of President Barack Obama’s second inauguration.

State, local officials honor Obama inauguration

WASHINGTON D.C. | Just days after being sworn in as Indiana's governor, Mike Pence joined other state officials Sunday to honor President Barack Obama’s inauguration.

State, local officials honor Obama inauguration

Ind. Gov. Mike Pence speaks at the Indiana Inaugural Ball on Sunday night in Washington, D.C.

Future leaders head to inauguration

Pences' inauguration food drive brings in 1,475 pounds

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence has called his administration's work "a season of service" and Hoosiers responded during Pence inaugural events by donating 1,475 pounds of nonperishable food items.

011713-nws-DCBOUND, local high school students head to d.c. for inauguration

Local high school students and their parents join hands in prayer Wednesday night at the Ramada Inn where they met to prepare for their trip to Washingotn, D.C. Thursday morning to attend Barack Obama's presidential inauguration on Monday. The students, who are enrolled in the The Barden Gar…

Trip of a lifetime

Local high school students and their parents join hands in prayer Wednesday night at the Ramada Inn in Hammond, where they met to prepare for their trip to Washington, D.C. The students' essays won them a spot at Barack Obama's presidential inauguration Monday.

Trip of a lifetime

Chareice White, president of the Barden Gary Foundation, top center, talks with local high school students Wednesday night at the Ramada Inn in Hammond as they prepare to leave for Washington, D.C.

Trip of a lifetime

Tacarra Holden, 18, a Lew Wallace student, joins other local high school students who won an essay contest and the right to travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Barack Obama's inauguration. The group stayed at the Ramada Inn on Wednesday before leaving Thursday for D.C.

Pence sworn in as Indiana's 50th governor

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence called on Hoosiers in his inaugural address Monday to make Indiana a "torch of opportunity and hope, inspiring our people and inspiring our nation.

Pence inauguration to focus on 'Indiana's moment'

INDIANAPOLIS | A new era in Indiana history begins Monday when Republican Mike Pence is sworn in as the state's 50th governor.

Essay winners heading to DC

The Barden Gary Foundation awarded seven high school students with trips to Washington, D.C., to see President Obama's inauguration.

Pences invite Hoosiers to attend inauguration events

INDIANAPOLIS | Registration is now open for Hoosiers interested in attending the Jan. 12-14 inauguration activities for Gov.-elect Mike Pence.

Inauguration deemed for Saturday

EAST CHICAGO | The City of East Chicago will host its Inauguration of the city's 2012 Elected Officials at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 7 at East Chicago Central High School, 1100 W. Columbus Drive.

Hammond officials sworn in

More than 200 people stand Friday as a police and firefighter honor guard post the colors during a swearing-in ceremony for Hammond officials at the Hammond Civic Center. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. was sworn in along with City Council members and the city clerk.