YOUNG VOICES: This year, let us resolve to be happy

Less than one month ago, we as a world gathered together to turn the page on a year of our lives, closing the proverbial door of 2012 and flinging the door of 2013 wide open.

Crown Point kids bid farewell to 2012 with Grand Finale pizza party

Three-year-old Ariana Barman, of Crown Point, gets Bunny Hop lessons from DJ Wayne Para at the annual Grand Finale New Year's Pizza Party for children Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Crown Point.

Crown Point kids bid farewell to 2012 with Grand Finale pizza party

Children practice their Hula Hoop skills Monday at the annual Grand Finale New Year's Pizza Party for children at the First United Methodist Church in Crown Point.

Crown Point kids bid farewell to 2012 with Grand Finale pizza party

Children participated in games at the annual Grand Finale New Year's Pizza Party for children Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Crown Point.

Resolve to Meet Your Financial Goals in the New Year

Achieving your financial goals can sound like a daunting New Year’s resolution if you aren't organized when it comes to your money. But by planning ahead, you can more easily improve your financial situation.

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.

Right at Home: Party favors with flair

A New Year's bash is one of the easier parties to throw. Everyone's already in the merry-making mood, so it's a simple matter of setting the stage.

Weight loss apps can benefit dieters

So, once again, you resolve to lose weight for the New Year. There's an app for that; or, rather, more apps.

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Offering perspective on today's issues

End of one year brings new beginnings for the next

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."

"What are your new year's resolutions?

Region residents share their hopes for the new year.

New Year's Resolution lunch is Dec. 13 at Hobart YMCA

HOBART| The Hobart YMCA holds a New Year's Resolution lunch at noon on Dec. 13 at the YMCA, 601 W. 4th Place.

VU rings in Chinese new year

VALPARAISO | Students, faculty and community members welcomed the Year of the Rabbit on Monday evening at Valparaiso University's 15th annual Chinese new year celebration.

YOUNG VOICES: Let's show the world we know how to love

"Christmastime is here. Happiness and cheer."

Bellaboos to host New Year's celebration for youngsters

LAKE STATION | A Bellabration will ring in the new year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 31 at Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center, 2800 Colorado St., inside Three Rivers County Park.