Lugar MADD

Candy Lightner, left, founder and president of (MADD) Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, faces reporters on June 14, 1983, at Capitol Hill, Washington. Lightner is joined by Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., and Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole. The three favor a national drinking age of 21.

Donnelly sworn in as Indiana senator

Joe Donnelly took the oath of office on Thursday to become one of Indiana's senators.

Treasured Ornaments: Region notables share their favorite holiday decorations

We connected with a few people who were willing to share stories of their special ornaments, from comic to heart-warming.

Donnelly tours Gary-based pantry

Indiana's U.S. Sen.-elect Joe Donnelly tours the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana on Sunday with Angie Williams, the pantry's executive director. Donnelly was traveling over the weekend, visiting with community organizations across Indiana.

Donnelly tours Gary-based pantry

Indiana's U.S. Sen.-elect Joe Donnelly tours the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana on Sunday with Angie Williams, the pantry's executive director. Donnelly was visited with the leaders of community organizations across the state over the weekend, highlighting Hoosiers helping other Hoosiers in …

Donations to food bank increase in 2012

Angie Williams, executive director of Food Bank of Northwest Indiana

Donnelly tours Gary-based pantry

Indiana's U.S. Sen.-elect Joe Donnelly visits the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana as he toured the state, spotlighting Hoosiers helping other Hoosiers in need this holiday season.

GOP rising star visits to stump for Mourdock campaign

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., left, talks with Portage Mayor James Snyder during the Indiana Republican Party luncheon Monday at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

GOP rising star visits to stump for Mourdock campaign

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., center, speaks Monday during the Indiana Republican Party luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

GOP rising star visits to stump for Mourdock campaign

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., center, talks with local Republican leaders Monday during the Indiana Republican Party luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

GOP rising star visits to stump for Mourdock campaign

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., second from left, sits with U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock, left, and Indiana Republican Chariman Eric Holcomb, third from left, during the Indiana Republican Party luncheon Monday at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

GOP rising star visits to stump for Mourdock campaign

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks to Indiana Republican leaders Monday during the state Republican Party luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville. Rubio was promoting the campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock, foreground.

GOP rising star visits to stump for Mourdock campaign

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., fields media questions Monday during the Indiana Republican Party luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.

GOP rising star visits to stump for Mourdock campaign

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks during the Indiana Republican Party luncheon Monday at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville. Rubio was promoting the campaign of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock, foreground.

Lugar visits Port of Indiana

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, left, shakes hands with David Fagan, chairman of the Indiana Lunch Pail Republicans, after receiving the group's endorsement Thursday at the Port of Indiana.

Lugar visits Port of Indiana

Various public relations and media members listen to U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar and Indiana Lunch Pail Republican Chairman David Fagan speak Thursday at the Port of Indiana at Burns Harbor after Lugar received the Lunch Pail Republican endorsement.

Lugar visits Port of Indiana

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, left, speaks Thursday at the Port of Indiana at Burns Harbor after receiving the Lunch Pail Republican endorsement.

Sen. Dan Coats

U.S. Sen. Dan Coats talks Friday with the Times Editorial Board in Valparaiso.

Battling for Change

Valparaiso - United States Senator Dan Coats meets with Times BusINess advisory board member IUN Chancellor Rowe.

Battling for Change

Valparaiso - Times Newspaper Publisher Bill Masterson leads discussion with United States Senator Dan Coats during a BusINess sponsorship board breakfast at Bistro 157 in Valparaiso.