RICH JAMES: Lake transportation system needs upgrades

If there were snail darters in Indiana, opponents of the Illiana Expressway likely would have used them to block the proposed highway.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Obama-Romney debate important but not decisive

"Are you better off?" Ronald Reagan rhetorically asked the audience during his 1980 debate with President Jimmy Carter. President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney should each take a lesson from Reagan’s performance.

Jeff Davidoff’s at Home in Harbor Country and at ONE with Work

As a full-time resident of Harbor Country for the past twelve years, Jeff Davidoff is at home in Union Pier, calling it “a magic little place in the world” where he enjoys the change of pace from his hectic work week. As chief marketing officer for ONE, he commutes to a Washington, D.C., off…

Obama and former Presidents congratulate teen who earns Eagle Scout Honor

CROWN POINT | Highlighting the induction of Crown Point teen Nicklaus Palmer into the rank of Eagle Scout was the reading of congratulatory letters from President Barak Obama and four past United States presidents.

MARK KIESLING: My take on the whole Obama-Osama drama

I've thus far refrained from comment on the death of Osama bin Laden, but I have heard a certain public request for an opinion.

BRIAN HOWEY: Long fuse on Daniels' decision on presidential bid

The past several Mondays have been blue for those of you seeking a Mitch Daniels presidential campaign.

BRIAN HOWEY: A narrative on the Daniels, Pence dance

Things are beginning to sort out at the executive level of Indiana Republican politics. I predict that Mike Pence is coming home to run for governor. Becky Skillman is going home to Bedford after her term ends in 2012. Mitch Daniels might run for president.

FROM the FARM: New Year's Eve celebrations even better with a traditional cheeseball

Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.

Rosalynn Carter and Amy

First Lady Rosalynn Carter and daughter Amy are shown in this Jan. 20, 1977 photo at President Jimmy Carter's Inauguration. Rosalynn's recipe for a delicious cheese ring spread is the ideal recipe way to welcome the arrival of January and the new year.