PHIL WIELAND: Someone should investigate why spring is so late

As families prepare to eat Easter ham,

'Resurrected' Colonel Harland Sanders munches KFC chocolate chip cookies with Santa

A man who strongly resembles the late Col. Harland Sanders is being used in a new series of commercials promoting a new line of chocolate chip cookies at KFC. The real Sanders died at age 90 on Dec. 16, 1980.

Ruth Ryberg Teaches Wine at Lake Michigan College

This introduction to the world of wine will help you decipher wine labels, understand varietal differences, and grasp "grape geography."

Hoosier Theatre and City celebrate season

WHITING | Following a free showing of holiday cartoons from the 1930's and 1940's at the Hoosier Theatre, a Christmas parade took place down 119th street with marching bands, floats and Santa Claus.

Four Winds Gives Away $50,000 on New Years Eve

Four Winds Casino will give away $50,000 in cash and prizes during New Year's Eve celebrations to ring in 2013.

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Police officer becomes accidental author

PORTAGE | Some 15 years ago Joe Mokol's son asked him that if Christmas was about the birth of Jesus Christ, where does this Santa fellow fit in?

Chamber hosts breakfast with Santa and friends

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.

Almost Chirstmas at the Acorn on Saturday night

Opera Stars Robert Swan and the beautiful mezzo-soprano Martha Cares host a yuletide songfest in Three Oaks with plenty of mulled wine and hot buttered rum available.

Holiday gifts for pets following high-tech trend

A holiday present for Fido or Fluffy used to be an extra table scrap or a new squeeze toy. But as with gifts for their human counterparts, pet presents are becoming increasingly high-tech.

DOUG ROSS: Talk turns to action on 'A Christmas Story'

There have been many Christmas stories told over the years. This one is about "A Christmas Story" coming home to Hammond.

Pets pose with Santa

Pets and owners visited with Santa at the Indiana Welcome Center as part of the center's Wag Your Tail Wednesdays promotion.

Visit with Santa in the caboose

Hub City to offer storytelling and Tour of Lights

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Hobart to host annual Holiday Market on Sunday

HOBART | The city's annual Holiday Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Police, Court, Community Complex, 705 E. 4th St.

Church's Christmas gala, gift giveaway scheduled Dec. 21

HOBART | Advancing Christ's Kingdom Ministries, 1001 W. Ridge Road, will host a Christmas Extravaganza and Gift Give Away starting at 6 p.m. on Dec. 21.

Children can visit Santa Claus at Old Lake Courthouse

Santa Claus arrived in Crown Point last week via helicopter. Visit him and Mrs. Claus from noon to 4 p.m. each Saturday before Christmas in the Lower Level of the Old Lake Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square.