DOUG ROSS: Droning on about unmanned aircraft

Remember the George Gershwin tune, "Someone to Watch Over Me"? Start working on a techno version.

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Rivera completes basic training

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Sibling inspired by brother to start miltary support group

Nicole Wills, of Dyer, dedicates herself to ensuring that soldiers receive a piece of home through her group, Northwest Indiana Supports Our Soldiers.

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Three complete basic training

"Are you concerned about North Korea's military threats?"

Frank Liddaewi, St. John | "Yes. They hate Americans and have been cornered. They see our presence in South Korea and it's pressing the North. They feel the need to respond."

"Are you concerned about North Korea's military threats?"

Region views on North Korea's talk of war

"Are you concerned about North Korea's military threats?"

Heather Whitmore, Highland | "Absolutely. Nobody wants nuclear war. Whether it affects us or not, it's a ripple effect that causes problems."

"Are you concerned about North Korea's military threats?"

Robert Garibay, Schererville | "Yes. They've got nuclear missiles. They need to work at keeping peace. Obama needs to go to North Korea and talk to their leader."

"Are you concerned about North Korea's military threats?"

Mark Sadek, Chicago Ridge | "Definitely yes. I'm a peaceful person and the last thing I want to see is war. I think the politicians need to have a clear plan on what they are going to do."

"Are you concerned about North Korea's military threats?"

Briana Jutte, Portage | "I'm slightly concerned, but I thing we would kick butt if anything happened. I'd go myself if I had to."

"Are you concerned about North Korea's military threats?"

Esra Heisey, Chesterton, | "No. I haven't seen anything come to fruition so I don't need to worry about it."

"Are you concerned about North Korea's military threats?"

Region views on North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's talk of war

OFFBEAT: World premiere 'Rainbow Flag' a moving musical with added humor

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Military memorial service set for Monday at Gilbert Park

PORTAGE | The first monthly memorial service to honor fallen veterans will be held at 5 p.m. Monday 1 at Gilbert Park on Willowcreek Road.

OFFBEAT: Black History Month continues with 'Cadre' at CST

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Visclosky blasts 'mindless' federal budget cuts

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, is demanding members of Congress work together and find a way to avoid the $85 billion in automatic, across-the-board federal spending cuts set to take effect March 1.

Students writing history will make history on national TV

Twenty-three years ago, during my teacher training days, I was assigned to Lake Central High School to sit in on a class taught by an experienced teacher, Tom Clark. I was to observe the way that he interacted with his students and his methodologies.