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Three Arrests at Alleged Meth Lab

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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Water Main Break in St. John

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820am -- In St. John this morning, a water main break at 93rd 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 for Tuskegee Airman Quentin Smith

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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Candy Maker Growing in NW Indiana

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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House Democratic Leader Reacts to State of State

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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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Gov Pence Delivers State of the State

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 Pence's 1st State of the State Address

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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Highland Community Enforcement Zone Results

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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Region Road Work to Resume Overnight

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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College Shooting in Texas this Afternoon

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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Preventing Frostbite in Frigid Temps

One of the big dangers of bitter cold like we're seeing in the Region, is frostbite. Dr. Daniel Netluch, is Chief of Emergency Medicine at Franciscan St Anthony Health in Crown Point: Here is a link to view Dr. Netluch talk about frostbite, what it is, and how to prevent it (courtesy Franciscan Alliance - Northwest Alliance Facebook page) -
http://www.youtube.com/embed/M4bUYOHPzWU?list=PLD9CA26BAB5B4F12E?rel=0
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Ball State Doesn't Renew 7 Charter Schools

Ball State has announced they are not renewing seven charter schools in Indiana – including two in Lake County: Charter School of the Dunes and LEAD (leed) College Preparatory Charter School, both in Gary. The others are in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Richmond.
News Release January 22, 2013:  Ball State has notified 20 of the 42 charter schools it currently authorizes of decisions regarding their charter school renewal status with the university. These decisions were based upon a careful...

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Some Region Roadwork Canceled Due to Cold

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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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One Lane Open EB Ind Toll Rd @ MC

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10:27am -- Indiana State Police at the Toll Road report one lane of the eastbound Indiana Toll Road in La Porte County is open after an earlier crash. Authorities say one person had to be cut out of his vehicle, but the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.  The accident had been blocking the eastbound Indiana Toll Road at Exit 39, which is the Michigan City/ US 421 Exit.
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TIP 411 Big Success for Valpo PD

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News Release (Jan 24 2013) A new text tip system (847-411) was introduced to the Valparaiso Community on August 1, 2010. This new system was designed to provide an opportunity for community members to use their cellular phones to anonymously text crime information to the Valparaiso Police Department. Currently every supervisor and detective receives text information on their cellular phone when a text tip is sent to the department.
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Weather Info From the Top of City Hall

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Coldest temps of the season in the Region... for details, Valparaiso Now reports a new weather station has been installed on the roof of Valparaiso City Hall.
Here's the link:
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Cause Not Yet Known in Whiting Fire

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Fire crews battle a blaze at 119th and Sheridan in downtown Whiting Sunday night (Photo by Carole Brozovich)
Whiting fire crews were still looking for and fighting hotspots Monday at a century-old building at 119th and Sheridan that burned Sunday night, displacing several residents who lived in apartments in the three-story structure. The building also housed a dress shop. The cause has not yet been determined. There were no reports of injuries.
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Gov Pence State of the State Tonight

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Governor Pence - Inauguration speech (Photo/Governor's office)
Indiana Governor Mike Pence delivers his first State of the State Address tonight.  The House Chamber will be gaveled to order at 7 pm Eastern Time and the governor will begin his remarks shortly afterwards before Indiana's state representatives and senators. The state will livestream the speech at the official Indiana government website : www.in.gov/gov
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Prevent Frozen Pipes Depsite Cold Air Over Region

There are three main reasons why water pipes freeze.  Laura Gerhardt of Absolutely and Above Board Construction in Chesterton says according to the different insurance agency they work with,  the three causes of pipes to freeze are:   a quick temperature drop,  two days in-a-row of single digit temperatures and poor insulation around pipes-especially pipes that run along exterior walls.  Gerhardt says other reasons include, setting the thermostat too low at night because people have gotten used...

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Wind Chill Advisory in Effect for the Region

A wind chill advisory is in effect from the National Weather Service through 10 am Tuesday morning.  Wind Chills of between 15 degrees below zero and 25 degrees below zero are possible in the Region and Chicagoland vicinity.  The weather service urges people to limit any outdoor activity and reminds everyone that frostbite can occur to exposed skin in 30 minutes.
According to the National Weather Service, Wind Chill is the term used to describe the rate of heat loss on the human body resulting...

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