Sports blogs

 Purdue football coach Darrell Hazel talks about the road ahead.
A few gleanings from the local Tailgate Tour stop
 Former Indiana basketball star Christian Watford tries out for the Pacers on Jun 18, 2013, then discusses it.By Justin A. Cohn, The Journal Gazette
File | Associated Press
Draws ire of fellow bobsledders for wisecrack about pay
Atlanta radio hosts get pink-slipped for tasteless bit
The Komets announced Tuesday that forward Matt Firman and defenseman Mathieu Gagnon have become the first players to be named to the 2013-14 roster.
We've got more to come, but we had quite a bit of content in the paper leading up to the Midwest League All-Star game at 7 p.m. today in Dayton, Ohio.
The Komets have submitted their "season-ending roster" to the ECHL – the list was made public by the league Monday – and from it we can discern players that the Komets are likely parting ways with this offseason.

Features blogs

Arnulfo Franco | Associated Press
We have the bald eagle and Panama has the harpy eagle.
Cathie Rowand | The Journal Gazette
If you are not squeamish about bugs and have a small vegetable garden you can get by hand-removing unwanted pests.
Cathie Rowand | The Journal Gazette
A couple of my tomato plants have wilted. I am a successful gardener mostly by pure luck so I really don't know why I am having problems.
Cathie Rowand - The Journal Gazette
There are over a dozen free events on our calendar this week. Let us know about yours at craftyliving@jg.net.
Jennifer Sorg
The Sorgs now have four eggs in their hanging basket.
Mary Altaffer | Associated Press
Officer Nelson Hernandez pets Geo after he received his graduation medal.

Local blogs

 Sens. Dan Coats, R-Ind., and Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., split their votes Tuesday on two amendments to the Senate immigration bill, both of which were defeated.
 DETROIT – Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
Jim Avelis | Tribune Star.
"Findings indicate that two species of Asian carp — silver and bighead carp – may be able to spawn in more Great Lakes tributaries than previously estimated."
Senate President Pro Tem David Long has doled out summer assignments to his chamber members. Area lawmakers will serve on a variety of Interim Study Committees.
Courtessy Manchester University
Statement as issued Tuesday by Manchester University: Come early for the patriotic celebration, stay for the fireworks. It’s Independence Day 2013 in North Manchester, an annual treat to the community from Manchester University – and it’s free!
Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, announced Monday that he has filed amendments in the House to remove the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – also known as food stamps – from the five-year farm bill.