Porter County man arrested on molesting, incest charges

A Porter County man wanted on three charges each of molesting someone under 14 and of incest is being held for extradition in California.

OFFBEAT: Reader asks about Lana Turner Hammond connection

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Film Director Van Elder

Film director Van Elder is in Gary this weekend to participate in the 2nd Annual Film Festival, including screenings of two of his new short films.

And the winner of the Oscar visit is ... Valpo

VALPARAISO | Orville is welcoming a very important guest on Sunday. Oscar.

Painting interior doors adds 'wow' to rooms

If you've got your decor looking just about right but want that extra "wow" factor, consider painting interior doors.

Comedienne Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard, shown at a theater in Los Angeles, is welcoming 2013 by bringing her new show "I Love Being Me, Don't You?" to Chicago this weekend.

A year later, some like Christmas NBA start better

NEW YORK | Doc Rivers left home for the holiday, lost the game, and loved every minute of it.

Rangers add C Pierzynski, say he will be starter

ARLINGTON, Texas | A.J. Pierzynski can joke with Texas manager Ron Washington about last season's All-Star snub now that he's the starting catcher for the Rangers.

High or dry? Staying sober for New Year's Eve

Whether in recovery or not interested for other reasons, the holidays often mean an excess of booze and drugs.

Race Card Project creates new type of conversation

She asked for just six words.

Ask a Designer: maximize seating for entertaining

The joy of home entertaining at the holidays often comes with a challenge: How do you provide enough seating for a roomful of holiday revelers with just a sofa and a few chairs?

Right at Home: stylish items with a spacey vibe

Stars, moons and planets have long been inspiration for designers. For aficionados and anyone who appreciates the artistry to be found in astronomy, there is a galaxy of beautiful items for the home.

Growing animal rescue group is work of teen actor

The person behind one of the country's fastest-growing animal rescues can't even vote yet. And neither can most of the people leading its 10 chapters across the nation.

From cocktails to coat racks, Holiday Hosting 101

Not everyone can be Martha Stewart. For the mere mortal hosts among us, holiday party planning can whip up stress and anxiety: Is my house inviting? Do I have enough chairs? What about food?

Angelina Jolie with Mom Marcheline Bertrand Actress Jacqueline Bisset

Angelina Jolie (center) is joined by her mother Marcheline Bertrand, left, and actress Jacqueline Bisset at the July 31, 2001, Los Angeles premiere of Jolie's film 'Original Sin.'

Syndicated columnist 'Dear Abby' continues her 94-year-old iconic mother's biz traditions

Letters and emails about "end-of-life decisions" are frequent topics in the flood of daily correspondence read by Jeanne Phillips, aka writer Abigail Van Buren, author of the legendary "Dear Abby" syndicated advice column.

Actor Burt Culver Departing The Times Munster, Ind. Offices for an 8-Day Trek

Actor Burt Culver stands outside The Times offices in Munster, Ind. on Monday, July 23, 2012 as he embarks on an eight day walk to help him prepare for a film role. He plans to arrive in Davenport, Iowa on Monday, July 30, 2012 just prior to first day of shooting of his film "To Survive" on …

Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert (right) and and his late rival newspaper film critic counterpart Gene Siskel are shown during their 1986 pre-Academy Awards coverage in Los Angeles.

GOOD LIFE: A Foodie Guide To College Towns

College towns in the U.S. come in different sizes, from the tree-lined streets of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to New York City, arguably the cultural and business epicenter of the country. For foodies, each town offers vast options of eateries from food trucks serving Korean tacos to white-…

Bella King on the Red Carpet

Bella King, 12 of Valpariaso, received a nomination for a Young Artist Award for her performance in the Halloween episode "Harvest" of the series "Smallville." She's walking the red carpet today, Sunday, March 13, 2011, at the 32nd Annual Young Artist Awards at the Sportsman Lodge Empire Bal…