Mitch Daniels

Mitch Daniels is president of Purdue University.

Detour through Hobart expected to end by Wednesday

Construction is underway to replace an existing sanitary sewer line under the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing between Fifth and Fourth streets in Hobart.

Lawyers, businesswomen come to aid of former inmates

Professional clothing items donated for the Lake County Community Transition Court lie on shelves Friday at the Lake County Work Release Center in Crown Point.

Lawyers, businesswomen come to aid of former inmates

Lake County Community Transition Court coordinator Judy Love unloads clothing donations Friday for the court's clients. The court works with convicted felons who have served their sentence and are in the process of being released back into their communities.

Lawyers, businesswomen come to aid of former inmates

Lake County Work Release participant Leon Horn unloads donated professional clothes Friday at the Lake County Work Release Center in Crown Point. The clothing was donated to the Lake County Community Transition Court by Lake County Bar Association and Indiana Federation of Business and Profe…

Lake County honors its fallen officers

Guests and members of the Lake County Sheriff's Department pray during the annual police memorial service Friday at the Lake County Government Complex in Crown Point. Earlier in the week, about 40 county officers traveled to Washington, D.C., to remember Lake County Corrections Officer Britn…

Lake County honors its fallen officers

Lake County Sheriff's Department dogs rest during the annual police memorial service Friday at the Lake County Government Complex.

Lake County honors its fallen officers

The Lake County Police Honor Guard stands during the Lake County Sheriff's Department police memorial service Friday at the county government complex.

Lake County honors its fallen officers

Sgt. Guy Mikulich, center, and others from the Lake County Sheriff's Department stand at attention Friday during the playing of taps at the police memorial service at the Lake County Government Complex. President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 that designated May 15 as Peace O…

National group lauds success of Gary City Drug Court

Actor and guest speaker Harry Lennix, center, poses for photographs after the Drug Court commencement at the Gary City Court.

National group lauds success of Gary City Drug Court

Drug Court graduate Jermaine Epps prays with others during the program's commencement at Gary City Court.

National group lauds success of Gary City Drug Court

Drug Court graduate Marcell Mapps, center, is congratulated after receiving his diploma from the program during a commencement at the Gary City Court.

Bonaventura honored at Mental Health Awareness Luncheon

Guests listen to featured speaker Jennifer Ayers-Moore on Thursday at the Mental Health Awareness luncheon in Hobart.

Bonaventura honored at Mental Health Awareness Luncheon

Former Lake Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura, left, receives the Most Valuable Voices Award — Mental Health Advocate of the Year from Helen Pennington at the Mental Health Awareness luncheon Thursday at Avalon Manor in Hobart. The luncheon event was hosted by the Ambassadors for Ed…

Bonaventura honored at Mental Health Awareness Luncheon

Featured speaker Jennifer Ayers-Moore talks about her brother Nathaniel Ayers, subject of feature film "The Soloist," at the Mental Health Awareness luncheon on Thursday in Hobart.

Bonaventura honored at Mental Health Awareness Luncheon

Former Lake Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura, center, talks to guests after receiving the Most Valuable Voices Award — Mental Health Advocate of the Year honor at the Mental Health Awareness luncheon in Hobart. Bonaventura now serves as director of the Indiana Department of Child S…

Strack & Van Til opens Cedar Lake store

Radishes are shown at the new Strack & Van Til grocery store in Cedar Lake, which hosted a grand opening Thursday.

Strack & Van Til opens Cedar Lake store

Crowds wait in check-out lines Thursday during the grand opening of the new Strack & Van Til grocery store in Cedar Lake.

Strack & Van til opens Cedar Lake store

Strack and Van Til Dairy Manager Wendy Pfeifer restocks eggs after they all sold in less than an hour of the grocery store's grand opening Thursday in Cedar Lake.

Strack & Van Til opens Cedar Lake store

Carrots are shown at the new Strack % Van Til grocery store in Cedar Lake, which hosted a grand opening Thursday.

Strack & Van Til opens Cedar Lake store

William Sudbury, 2, helps his mom, Emily Sudbury, both of Cedar Lake, shop at the new Strack & Van Til grocery store in Cedar Lake during the grand opening Thursday.

Strack & Van Til opens Cedar Lake store

Customers leave after shopping at the new Strack & Van Til grocery store in Cedar Lake during the grand opening Thursday.

Brian Kolb

Third baseman Brian Kolb is entering his fourth season in a RailCats uniform. He was picked up by the Gary team out of Wheaton College in 2010 and played in 81 of the team's 100 games last season.

Steve Liddle

RailCats infielder Steve Liddle is congratulated after a two-run home run in the first inning of Monday's exhibition game against Schaumburg. Liddle won a spot as the RailCats starting first baseman and has the most experience of any player in the young infield.

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Marian Catholic's Abby Kresal passes against Crete-Monee's Alexis Cockle fight for the ball in the Class 2A Rich East Regional Semifinal.

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Marian Catholic's Christina Franzese scores against Crete-Monee goalie Kayla Harden in the Class 2A Rich East Regional Semifinal.

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Marian Catholic's Christina Franzese and Crete-Monee's Melia Foy fight for the ball in the Class 2A Rich East Regional Semifinal.

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Marian Catholic's Shannon Milazzo and Crete-Monee's Taylor LaFevre fight for the ball in the Class 2A Rich East Regional Semifinal.

Boy Scouts honor Times publisher Masterson

Julie Masterson, from left, Shirley Caylor and Cindy Hall talk before the Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner in Munster. Masterson's husband, Bill Masterson Jr., received the Distinguished Citizen honor.

Boy Scouts honor Times publisher Masterson

Boy Scout Matthew Howard, left, from Troop 271 in Lansing, says the Scout pledge Wednesday during the Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

Boy Scouts honor Times publisher Masterson

Boy Scouts from Troop 271 in Lansing, from left, Ruben Davila, Matthew Howard and Daniel Howard present the colors Wednesday during the Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

Boy Scouts honor Times publisher Masterson

Bill Masterson Jr., center, talks with friends Doreen Finissi, left, and husband Mike Finissi on Wednesday at the Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Dinner at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. Masterson received the Distinguished Citizen honor.

Sam Couch, Morton girls tennis

Morton senior Sam Couch carried a 5-2 record at No. 3 singles into the Hammond City Tournament. She went undefeated in conference play, and the Govs took another GLAC title.

Sam Couch, Morton girls tennis

Morton senior Sam Couch played No. 1 singles for the team last season. She's at No. 3 this season as the Governors prepare for the postseason.

Chase Tucker

The RailCats Chase Tucker makes an out at second against the Boomers Chad Mozingo during the final spring training game at U.S. Steel Yard. Tucker "may have been the best guy in camp," manager Greg Tagert said after the rookie Tucker won the starting job at second base.

Aljay Davis

RailCats center fielder Aljay Davis makes a catch against the Schaumburg Boomers during a spring training game at U.S. Steel Yard.

Matt Kuna

Schaumburg Boomers pitcher and Griffith grad Matt Kuna throws against the RailCats during Monday's spring training game at U.S. Steel Yard.

Steve Liddle

RailCats infielder Steve Liddle is congratulated after a two-run home run in the first inning of Monday's exhibition game against Schaumburg.

Steve Liddle

RailCats infielder Steve Liddle, right, is congratulated after a two-run home run in the first inning of Monday's exhibition game against Schaumburg at U.S. Steel Yard.

Hammond library supporters stage rally

A group of Hammond residents hold a Rainy Day Fund Rally in support of the Hammond library at City Hall. The group's umbrellas refer to their support for a plan to use rainy day funds for the library.

Hammond library supporters stage rally

A group of Hammond residents hold a Rainy Day Fund Rally in support of the Hammond library at City Hall. Many are holding umbrellas because they want the council to approve using rainy day funds for the library.

Hammond library supporters stage rally

A group of Hammond residents hold a Rainy Day Fund Rally in support of the Hammond library at City Hall. The group hopes the City Council will free up money from the library's rainy day fund to make needed repairs to the building and keep the facility open and separate from the county librar…

Illiana Christian softball players

Illiana Christian players walk away after meeting with pitcher Brooke Van Der Aa at the mound during a recent game. The Vikings are hoping for a rematch with Chicago Christian in the Class 2A Agricultural Science Regional.

Illiana Christian's Brooke Van Der Aa

Illiana Christian's Brooke Van Der Aa and her teammates hope to win a regional. The Vikings missed several games due to the weather and a school rule which does not allow extra-curricular contests during spring break.

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Coach Jerry Verde talks to the Crete-Monee football team during a November practice before the Class 6A title game. The IHSA enacted some changes on Wednesday regarding practice limits in preseason.

Women Go Red at American Heart Association fundraiser

Marquette Park Pavilion Executive Manager LaShawn Brooks gives out red scarves in return for donations Friday during the Go Red for Women breakfast at the the pavilion in Gary.

Women Go Red at American Heart Association fundraiser

Arbelia Bea Caruthers, left, gets a free blood pressure check from registered nurse Mike Breitweiser on Friday at the Go Red for Women breakfast at the Marquette Park Pavilion Gary. The fundraiser benefited the American Heart Association, which uses the money to educate women about heart dis…