Mayor Freeman-Wilson participates in video chat on gun control with Vice President Biden

GARY | On April 17, Vice President Joe Biden joined several U.S. mayors in a Google Hangout focused on gun violence. The participants included Gary, Ind. Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Oak Creek, Wis. Mayor Steve Scaffidi.

Hobart Park Board members select new leaders for 2013

HOBART | Charlotte Sills will serve as the new president of the Hobart Park Board.

Lake Station chamber slated to meet Thursday at library

LAKE STATION | The Lake Station Chamber of Commerce membership meeting is at noon Thursday at the Lake Station/New Chicago branch library, 2007 Central Ave.

Biden makes stop at Chesterton DQ during visit to region

CHESTERTON | Getting a glimpse of Vice President Joe Biden when he landed Friday at Porter County Municipal Airport was pretty tough.

Security tight for Biden arrival at Porter County airport

An SUV whisks Vice President Joe Biden away after his plane landed Friday afternoon at Porter County airport.

Security tight for Biden arrival at Porter County airport

Vice President Joe Biden arrives Friday at the Porter County airport.

Security tight for Biden arrival at Porter County airport

Air Force 2 carrying Vice President Joe Biden lands Friday at the Porter County airport.

Security tight for Biden arrival at Porter County airport

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Several members of the Experimental Aircraft Association's Northwest Indiana chapter got a bonus Friday afternoon.

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Hobart Jaycees install leaders Jan. 28 at awards banquet

HOBART | Tracie Pouch replaces Tiffany Nobles as the Hobart Jaycees' new president.

Investigated cop played gun auction expert

The owner of a Hobart auction firm temporarily is cutting ties with a Lake County police officer under federal watch, but called his colleague a "trustworthy guy."

'Draft Daniels' movement switches gears

Remember the Students for Daniels group, which tried to persuade Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels to run for president? I asked this week for an update, following Daniels' decision last weekend that he wouldn't run after all.