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Hammond seeking 2nd casino
Hammond :: IN :: USA | 6 months ago
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A northwest Indiana mayor said he would reverse his stance and support moving one of Gary's two Lake Michigan riverboat casinos to an on-land location as long as his city gets a second casino. The proposal to move Gary's Majestic Star casino which
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Strack and Van Til acquires WiseWay, PayLow markets
Joliet :: IL :: USA | 6 months ago
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According to joint press release, the WiseWay stores will be converted to Strack & Van Til stores and the PayLows will change to Ultra Food stores. In the press release, David Wilkinson, president of Strack and Van Til said, We are excited about this
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Dunes leader plugs bridge
Portage :: MI :: USA | 6 months ago
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The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's leader is pitching an idea for a suspension bridge to carry hikers and bikers over several highways. Park Superintendent Constantine Dillon said he's had informal discussions with area leaders about construction
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Ind. Senate leader: Make casinos more competitive
Hammond :: IN :: USA | 6 months ago
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Ind. (AP) A top legislative leader wants to make Indiana's riverboat casinos more attractive so they can compete better with newer venues in neighboring states. General Assembly to do something to reverse the decline in state tax revenues from casino
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Study: Region could see 4.7 percent economic growth over next six months
Chesterton :: IN :: USA | 6 months ago
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Economic forecasters are pointing to growth in the next six months for Northwest Indiana, according to a report delivered on Nov. 14 by the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) at its annual outlook meeting. Even though the region continues to
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Duneland Historical Society remembers the Save the Dunes Council and the great fight
Michigan City :: IN :: USA | 6 months ago
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Save the Dunes president Jeanette Neagu told the Duneland Historical Society that even after 60 years, the organization dedicated to protecting the Indiana dunes has just as much dynamism as it did when founded in 1952, if not more. With many new
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Town Council asks Utility for $400,000 loan
Chesterton :: IN :: USA | 6 months ago
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The Chesterton Town Council is looking to the Utility for a loan of $400,000, to make good on a shortfall in this years General Fund and Motor Vehicle Highway (MVH) fund. At a special meeting Tuesday night, members formally voted unanimously to ask
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NW Ind. woman charged in 72-year-old man's death
Portage :: MI :: USA | 6 months ago
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Ind. (AP) Police in northwestern Indiana aren't saying why investigators believe a woman hired someone to kill a 72-year-old tow truck driver who worked for her estranged husband. Porter County prosecutors have filed murder and other charges against
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Seven Peaks touts waterpark upgrades, clean, safe, upgraded park promised
Long Beach :: CA :: USA | 6 months ago
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Seven Peaks Waterpark Duneland will open Memorial Day 2013, and its general manager pledged Thursday that safety and wholesome family fun are their primary concerns. The giant, wooden pirate ship and a pavilion will be torn down so parents can see
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Liberty man pleads to robbery in Valpo park, could get four years in prison
Chesterton :: IN :: USA | 7 months ago
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A Liberty Township resident is facing a possible prison term of four years after pleading guilty to the robbery of a Valparaiso resident earlier this year, the Porter County Prosecuting Attorneys Office said. Aric Deangelis, 18, with a listed address
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