NORTHWEST INDIANA | Tickets for the Sept. 16 debate by candidates for Indiana governor are available from The Times offices in Munster, Crown Point, Valparaiso and Portage or by phone at (219) 933-3329. There is no charge.

The debate, set for 7 p.m. at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, will feature incumbent Republican Mitch Daniels, Democrat candidate Jill Long Thompson and Libertarian candidate Andy Horning.

Tickets also may be obtained through Ticketmaster.com for print-at-home or pick-up at the theater's will call window the day of the debate.