PHIL WIELAND: Would a vampire reality show reflect poorly on county

More real than any reality show ever seen on TV before: it's Porter County Government on Parade.

Women share their stories about fighting breast cancer

Candice Bell, a breast cancer survivor, speaks during the Susan G. Komen for the Cure luncheon Wednesday at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville. The event drew some 150 guests who have had breast cancer or loved someone with the disease.

Hammond soldier injured in blast welcomed home

Spc. Doug Rachowicz is greeted Tuesday by family, friends and his dog, Duchess, at his parents' home in Hammond after being greeted by well-wishers at Cabela's.

Spc. Doug Rachowicz

U.S. Army Spc. Doug Rachowicz, of Hammond

Advancing years forces Pearl Harbor survivors group to disband

The United States Navy ID card for Walter Chwaliboga, a Pearl Harbor survivor.

Advancing years forces Pearl Harbor survivors group to disband

Schererville resident James Laud Sr., Indiana Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors chapter chairman and Northwest Indiana chapter president, holds his father’s burial flag. Laud’s dad, Walter Chwaliboga, a Pearl Harbor survivor, was a radio man aboard the USS Sacramento when the atta…

Advancing years forces Pearl Harbor survivors group to disband

Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors Indiana State Chairman James Laud shows a Pearl Harbor survivors grave stone marker of his late father, Walter Chwaliboga.

Advancing years forces Pearl Harbor survivors group to disband

A wartime family photo of Walter Chwaliboga, a Pearl Harbor survivor.

Local Pearl Harbor survivors recall infamous day

A photo of Hammond resident John J. Latko during his career as a U.S. Marine sits alongside his Pearl Harbor Survivors Association hat in his Hammond home.

Local Pearl Harbor survivors recall infamous day

Pearl Harbor survivor John Latko holds a photo of himself during his service as a Marine while sitting in his Hammond home. Latko was serving aboard the USS West Virginia during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Local Pearl Harbor survivors recall infamous day

Pearl Harbor survivor John Latko sits at his home in Hammond.

New treatment shrinks liver tumors through directed radiation

In 2009, Avery Richardson was told his colorectal cancer had spread to his liver. He was given months to live, but with the new liver tumor treatment he is now doing fine.

Survivor puts life into perspective

UNION TOWNSHIP | Life takes on a whole different perspective when you're facing the end of it, a two-time breast cancer survivor said Friday to hundreds of Wheeler High School students.

Holocaust survivor tells students of horror, hope

Holocaust survivor and Terra Haute resident Eva Kor speaks Friday to students from various Valparaiso schools in the high school auditorium. Kor was taken by the Nazis to Auschwitz concentration camp in 1944 with her twin sister, Miriam, where they were subjected to experiments at the behest…

Watch gas waste during summer drives

Here's a savings tip provided by reporter Susan Erler in Monday's edition of The Times:

Looking into per-pound price puzzle could save cash

Here's a savings tip provided by reporter Susan Erler in today's edition of The Times:

Gardens offer fresh way to save money

Here's a tip that was published in Monday's edition of The Times:

'Freeware' cuts expenses on pricey computer programs

Software can be found on the Internet for free that serves the same functions as more widely used or expensive programs.

Freezing foods can help save on weekly grocery expenses

Clair Boone, a Highland stay-at-home mom who operates a blog named Mummy Deals, recommends people buy foods on sale or prepare foods and freeze them to avoid high costs at stores.

Service your car to keep it rolling this winter

Since winter has yet to release its cold grip on our region (despite wishes from most people) so remember to watch your winter driving techniques and keep your car in order to avoid costly and time-consuming service calls.