LaPorte County Police say a twelve-year-old child was removed and three adults, ages 32, 25 and 41, arrested facing felony charges after investigators discovered an alleged meth lab at a mobile home park on East State Road 2. A news release from the police department says the Indiana Department of Child Services and the Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Section also responded as police say evidence was gathered and the home decontaminated.
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820am -- In St. John this morning, a water main break at 93^rd and US 41. Repair crews at the scene.
The Times today says Valparaiso had six main breaks between Friday and Tuesday evening, mostly in older areas between Beech Street and Harrison Boulevard. In fact, the article quotes a city official as saying pipes involved in the recent breaks were probably installed around the time of World War Two... or roughly seventy years ago. The lack of snow cover to help insulate against the frigid temps...

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Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Augustine Church in Gary for one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, Quentin Smith, who passed away last Tuesday at the age of 94. Smith was born in Texas, and was a child when his family moved to the Region. He served in World War II as part of a legendary group of America's first black military airmen, and after returning to northwest Indiana, held a number of leadership roles, including principal at Gary's West Side High School and member of the Gary City...

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A nearly century-old candy maker is growing in northwest Indiana. American Licorice Company has announced plans to expand its operations in La Porte, creating up to 35 new jobs by 2015. The Oregon-headquartered company will invest approximately ten-million-dollars to equip and renovate its facility at 1900 Whirlpool Drive. The expansion, will include the installation of a licorice production line and the addition of a rail spur to allow the company to receive ingredients by rail.
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Rep. Pelath
Indiana House Democratic Leader Scott Pelath of Michigan City congratuled Governor Mike Pence on his first State of the State address, while at the same time expressing concern over the Governor's plans for education. Regarding the Governor's proposed ten-percent income tax cut for Hoosiers, Pelath said it deserves "the Legislature's fair consideration," but "the Governor must make a strong case that it will truly spur new jobs for the middle class and people trying to get into the...

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Indianapolis - Governor Pence's remarks as delivered can be found below. Bracketed material was prepared for delivery, but was not delivered due to time constraints.
State of the State
Governor Michael R. Pence
January 22, 2013
As prepared for delivery:
Speaker Bosma, President Pro Tem Long, Lt. Governor Ellspermann, Senator Lanane, Representative Pelath, members of the General Assembly and Judiciary, distinguished guests, my fellow Hoosiers:
I am honored to stand before you today as governor of all...

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Governor Mike Pence's State of the State Address as given 7pm EST on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.
 
"Speaker Bosma, President Pro Tem Long, Lt. Governor Ellspermann, Senator Lanane, Representative Pelath, members of the General Assembly and Judiciary, distinguished guests, my fellow Hoosiers:  I am honored to stand before you today as governor of all the people of Indiana and I know that, together, we will write the next great chapter of Indiana history.
Thank you for that warm welcome. To my...

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During a four hour period on Friday evening the Highland, Griffith and Munster police departments joined resources in the Violence Reduction Initiative.  According to published reports, nearly 50 traffic stops took place in the target zone; Ridge Road between Colfax and Cline Avenue.  Highland police report the stops resulted in 4 arrests one for a traffic violation and three for narcotics in addition, 14 citations and 35 warnings were issued.  Police say they will continue to investigate the na...

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The Indiana Department of Transportation says scheduled road work for the overnight last night on I-80/94 in Lake and Porter Counties was canceled for the safety of their workers due to the extreme cold . Pothole patching scheduled for overnight tonight , east and westbound on 80-94 between I-65 in Gary and State Road 249 in Portage, (Tuesday night – Wednesday morning) and on I-65 between the Borman and US 30 this Wednesday and Thursday night is dependent on the weather.

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Multiple shots have reportedly been fired on the campus of Lone Star College near Houston, Texas this afternoon.  ABC News is reporting two people are in the hospital in serious condition with multiple gunshot injuries.  Police says one person of interest is in custody and another suspect is being sought.  Witnesses report the shooting may have started as a fight.  The school has reportedly been evacuated with several police units and SWAT teams still at the scene.

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