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  1. 'All hands on deck' in Valpo to fight city's drug problem

    8 hrs ago | Post Tribune

    ... drug problem. Mayor Jon Costas announced the programs Tuesday to a crowd that filled the commissioners chamber at the Porter County Administration Building. Along with the $100,000, Costas said, officials also hope to raise $50,000 in donations. ...

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    Related Topix: Valparaiso, IN, Porter County, IN

  2. Services set for Raymond DolphRead the original story

    Yesterday | Chesterton Tribune

    Former Chesterton resident Raymond Dolph Jr. died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Porter Valparaiso Hospital Campus.

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  3. Services set for Evelyn FiefferRead the original story

    Yesterday | Chesterton Tribune

    ... She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Evelyn was a homemaker, a member of Porter United Methodist Church and of the Philanthians at the church, and belonged to the hen club and formerly to the Daughters of the American ...

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  4. Services set for Clifford PrattRead the original story

    Yesterday | Chesterton Tribune

    ... resident Clifford M. Pratt, 89, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at The Waters of Duneland. He was born Feb. 13, 1920, in Porter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy. He is survived by relatives and friends. Clifford retired from the Duneland ...

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  5. High school bowlingRead the original story

    Yesterday | Post Tribune

    Today: WestLake Conference meet at Stardust III in Dyer, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: Suburban Conference boys meet at Strike Zone in Rensselaer, 4:30 p.m. Duneland Conference meet at Hobart Lanes, 4:30 p.m. Thursday: Porter-LaPorte Conference position round at Inman's in Valparaiso, 4:30 p.m. Suburban Conference girls meet at Strike Zone in Rensselaer, ...

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  6. Leo A. Forsting, 91Read the original story

    Yesterday | Greensburg Daily News

    ... Clem Forsting, Frank Forsting; one sister, Henrietta Forsting. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg. A public rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Funeral Services will be held ...

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  7. Porter County Bza Notice of Public Hearing

    Monday | Chesterton Tribune

    Notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the County of Porter, Indiana, will hold a public hearing on the 16th of December, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Porter County Administration Center, 155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 205, Valparaiso, Indiana, to consider the petition of Ed Drazer, 859 S. 300 E., Kouts, seeking a Variance from Section ...

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  8. Plans for NW Indiana rail center stalled in recessionRead the original story

    Monday | WTHR-TV Indianapolis

    ... and what is actually going on, there is a big difference," he told The Times of Munster. Several sites in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties were identified as having the required rail lines and highway access for freight centers. They ranged from an ...

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    Related Topix: Indiana, Munster, IN, Hammond, IN, Burns Harbor, IN, Laporte County, IN

  9. Porter County files lawsuit against Tower Meadows subdivision

    Monday | Chesterton Tribune

    Infrastructure inadequacies at the partially constructed Tower Meadows subdivision in Center Township have prompted Porter County officials to take legal action against developers.

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    Related Topix: Porter County, IN, Chesterton, IN, Portage, IN

  10. 'Vintage' performances a specialtyRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 29 | Post Tribune

    ... at the age of 8. Gleim moved to Northwest Indiana in 1989; she has worked for various not-for-profit groups in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, and has served as executive director of Healthy Communities of LaPorte County since '01. "I grew up on ...

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    Related Topix: Michigan City, IN, Indiana, Laporte County, IN, Eastern Illinois University, Theater, Arts

  11. Valpo unveils plans to fight drug abuse

    Saturday Nov 28 | Post Tribune

    City officials will announce plans Tuesday to combat drug abuse. The initiative, which was designed in conjunction with Porter-Starke Services, is being called "aggressive," according to a news release.

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    Related Topix: Valparaiso, IN, Porter County, IN

  12. Police beatRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | The Garden City Telegram

    ... Apt. 2, was arrested at 9:06 p.m. in the 2500 block of Fleming St. on an allegation of driving while suspended. Zach Porter, 18, 2210 Sioux Drive, was cited and released at 10:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of East Kansas Avenue on an allegation of ...

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  13. Porter gets partial funding for Porter Beach projectsRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Chesterton Tribune

    The Town of Porter received $15,000 Tuesday earmarked for improvements at Porter Beach.

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  14. RDA remains focused with grant to PorterRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Post Tribune

    ... myopia. The Regional Development Authority proved that when it recently approved giving $1.8 million to the town of Porter for a new entrance to the dunes. RDA officials made the move despite Porter County's attempts to withdraw from the regional ...

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  15. Chesterton urged to help master plan new Porter hospital impact area in Liberty TownshipRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | Chesterton Tribune

    ... increase in value at all. It would be a shame, Fleming said, if the same were to happen to the area around the new Porter hospital when it's built at the northwest corner of Ind. 49 and U.S. Highway 6 in unincorporated Liberty Township. And as the ...

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    Related Topix: Chesterton, IN, Merrillville, IN, Porter County, IN

  16. Duneland Schools wants two building permit fees waivedRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | Chesterton Tribune

    ... with the Indiana Department of Transportation as part of the federal stimulus funding of three paving projects: *West Porter Ave. from 15th Street to 23rd Street. *11th Street from West Porter Ave. to 1100N. Total estimated cost: $345,891. 'If you ...

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  17. Service set for Dr. Carolyn T. Beyer PearsonRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | Chesterton Tribune

    Dr. Carolyn T. Beyer Pearson of Porter died on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 at her residence.

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  18. Intense fire destroys Lake Eliza homeRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | Post Tribune

    Officials are still investigating a Lake Eliza home destroyed after an early Monday morning fire, an official said. Porter County Sheriff's Police responded to a call of a house explosion about 12:31 a.m. at 57 S. County Road 600W, according to ...

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    Related Topix: Fire, Porter County, IN, Explosion, Boone-Grove, IN

  19. Porter County Council RDA suit hearing setRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | Post Tribune

    A decision in Porter County Council's lawsuit against the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority could arrive within two months.

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  20. CPD: Man suspected of passing phony 20s charged with theft

    Monday Nov 23 | Chesterton Tribune

    ... Boundary Road. Jason Clark, 31-who gave police an address of 304 Michigan St. in Valparaiso but was booked into the Porter County Jail with a Schererville address-was charged with three counts of theft, a Class D felony punishable by a term of six ...

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