Police: Guardsman threatened to blow up home of officer

VALPARAISO | A LaPorte man, who is member of the Indiana National Guard, was arrested Wednesday afternoon at the Valparaiso National Guard Armory after he threatened to blow up the home of a superior, police said.

Soldiers honor Valpo for support of troops

VALPARAISO | The city has gone to great lengths to support the military, and the military returned the favor at Monday's council meeting.

GUEST COMMENTARY: A crisis of the president’s own choosing

After a decade of borrowing, spending and bailouts, the federal government has accumulated $16 trillion of debt. We face this problem because Washington spends too much, plain and simple.

Large flag unfurled at game

Members of the Munster High football team unfurl a huge U.S. flag before the start of the Lowell-Munster boys basketball game Friday.

PHIL WIELAND: If we believe the Mayans, Santa won't be flyin'

Just in case the world didn't end today, as some believe the Mayans predicted, I offer this rhyme as a substitute disaster.

Valpo first to get banner honoring National Guard

VALPARAISO | It's going to be a banner week beginning Saturday in downtown Valparaiso thanks to the National Guard and the Folds of Honor organization.

Sergio Perez brought home

The hearse carrying the body of Sergio Perez passes by the Schererville Town Hall on Wednesday in a procession from the Gary/Chicago International Airport to Burns Funeral Home in Crown Point.

Sergio Perez brought home

SCHERERVILLE | The hearse bearing the body of Sergio Perez passes by local residents in a procession from the Gary/Chicago Airport to Burns Funeral Home in Crown Point Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

PHIL AT THE PHAIR: The only colonel I want to obey is Sanders

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | I'm not much of a "military" kind of guy. First of all, soldiers have to get up way too early for me. And then there's all that marching and following orders and stuff. I'd rather be all I can be from a lawn chair.

Hammond soldier the lone survivor of Afghanistan explosion

HAMMOND | As the families of four Indiana soldiers prepare to say their final goodbyes, one local family is preparing for a long road toward recovery.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Saluting the armed forces on Veterans Day

As Veterans Day approaches on the auspicious date of 11/11/11, I am again reminded of the enormous contribution made by so many of my fellow Hoosiers to the defense and security of the United States of America. Indiana has a record of military service — and sacrifice — to this nation that is…

Valpo guard unit gets big sendoff to Afghanistan

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | There were flashing cameras, tears and hugs Friday as a community gathered to send off the 713th Engineer Company at the Porter County Expo Center.

Pickup patriotism

A scene portraying an atomic bomb being dropped on Japan during World War II graces one of the sidewalls of the bed of Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Eastman's restored 1955 Cheverolet pickup.

Griffith man shows patriotism through pickup truck

Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Eastman sits on the tailgate of his custom painted 1955 Chevrolet truck at his home in Griffith. Eastman, who has served in the National Guard for nearly 25 years, wanted to pay tribute to other veterans.

Pickup patriotism

A hand grenade tops the shifter on Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Eastman's 1955 Chevrolet truck at his home in Griffith.

Griffith man shows patriotism through pickup truck

The tailgate of Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Eastman's restored 1955 Chevrolet pickup reads POW MIA. The guardsman's license plate says SARGE1.

State officials prepare for storm

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels and Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman spent Monday coordinating with state agencies, utility companies and county emergency managers to ensure Indiana is as prepared as it can be for the winter storm.

Injured soldier returns home for benefit in his honor

Supporters holding large American flags lined either side of the Porter County Municipal Airport entrance Friday to celebrate Sgt. 1st Class John Masson's arrival.

Porter County starts veterans treatment court

PORTAGE | Five years after starting up Porter County's adult drug court program, Porter Superior Judge Julia Jent is expanding the approach to serve combat veterans.

Soldier with local ties dies of combat wounds

A Georgia Army National Guard soldier, originally from the South Suburbs, has died of injuries suffered in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Tuesday.