Dolton village officials take oath of office

DOLTON | The residents of the village of Dolton crowded Village Hall this week for the swearing-in ceremony and reception to welcome newly elected Village President Riley H. Rogers and trustees.

New Lake County officials sworn in

Porter County Democrats sworn in

Porter County Surveyor Kevin D. Breitzke, center, speaks with county Treasurer Mike Bucko, left, on Saturday before being sworn in to office at the Porter County Courthouse in Valparaiso.

Porter County Democrats sworn in

Democrat Mike Bucko, center, is sworn in as county treasurer by Judge David L. Chidester as Bucko's wife, Carolyn, stands near on Saturday.

Porter County Democrats sworn in

Democrat Laura Shurr Blaney, center, is sworn in as Porter County commissioner by Judge Bill Alexa as her family gathers near on Saturday.

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson is sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker with her daughter, Jordan Wilson, and husband, Carmen Wilson, behind her.

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Karen Freeman-Wilson, from left, is joined by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker and Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller, right, before being sworn in as mayor of Gary .

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Karen Freeman-Wilson is sworn in as the first black woman mayor in Indiana by state Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker. With her are her daughter, Jordan Wilson, and husband, Carmen Wilson.

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Karen Freeman-Wilson, left, is joined by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker and Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller as the national anthem is sung Saturday in Gary.

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, right, signs autographs Saturday for Brianna Bell, left, 10, of Indianapolis, and Kelechi Green, 12, and her mother Prudence Green, of Gary.

Big projects will revitalize, beautify Gary

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, who outlined her vision for the city during her inaugural address, is taking steps to beautify Gary by targeting its eyesores.

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Mayor Karen Freeman Wilson | City of Gary

Freeman-Wilson sees 'new day'

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson makes her inaugural address after being sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker.

Lake County Year in Review 2012

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson makes her inaugural address after being sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert Rucker.

Portage officials kick off new terms in bipartisan fashion

The heads of departments for the city of Portage wait in line to take the oath of office before new Mayor James Snyder on Sunday at a swearing-in at Portage High School.