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Valpo Chamber Provides Downstate Update

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The Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce provides regular opportunities for its members to get downstate updates. One of those opportunities was this morning, featuring a conference call with a variety of Region lawmakers. Chamber President Rex Richards says the chamber hosts these calls the first and third Friday of each legislative session, and it gives business owners a chance to ask questions about specific pieces of legislation.
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Indiana St Police Accepting Applications for Troopers

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The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 73rd Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in a rewarding career as a Trooper with the Indiana State Police may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm This website provides detailed information about the application process and other important information about the Indiana State Police.
Applications must be received by e-mail by the conclusion of March 31, 2013. Applications received after this date will not be...

Purdue West Lafayette Announces Tuition Freeze

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Purdue says it will freeze tuition and most fees at current rates for the next two years at the West Lafayette campus. "In this period of national economic stagnation," Purdue President Mitch Daniels said, it's time to "hit the pause button on tuition increases". The last year without a tuition hike was 1976. Tuition at Purdue's regional campuses is determined separately, and today's announcement does not pertain to Purdue Calumet in Hammond or Purdue North Central in Westville.
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Portage Mayor Gives 2013 State-of-the-City Address

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To show how far the city has come in just one year, Portage Mayor, Jim Snyder started his 2013 address by citing last year's theme, which was "Portage is in a state of much-needed correction." Mayor Snyder said "communication" is the key to this year's message.
The mayor said that Washington D.C. is invited to Portage to see how political affiliation can be put aside and real work be accomplished.
The mayor also said Portage's "greatest resource and greatest investment" is its personnel,...

LaPorte to Host Small Business Summit

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Downtown La Porte is hosting a big event for small business -- the 2013 Small Business Summit, meant to jumpstart entrepreneurship in the downtown area. Tiffany Bley, Downtown Director, City of La Porte, the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce, says it's free, lunch will be provided, and geared toward current and prospective business owners unaware of the resources available in La Porte County. Bley says the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association will also be there to talk about a new grant...

Lake County E-911 Director Resigns

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Lake County is in need of a new E-911 Director, after Jeffery Cicillian announced his resignation Thursday morning during the E-911 Advisory meeting. Lake county is in the midst of a state-mandated consolidation of its dispatch centers, that if not completed by the end of next year will mean the loss of E-911 dollars from the state.
Here's more from the Times today:
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/lake-s-e--director-hangs-up-on-consolidation-process/article_a7e160be-a3d6-526e-af60-ffd94d70...

Major Indiana Jobs Announcement by Chrysler

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Governor Mike Pence joined executives from Chrysler in Kokomo to announce the company's plans to invest 374 million dollars to expand its operations in north central Indiana, creating up to 1,250 new jobs by 2015. The governor called it a landmark project. The company will install additional tooling and equipment to produce eight- and nine-speed transmissions in three of its Kokomo plants.In addition, Chrysler Group will acquire the former Getrag facility in Tipton to establish an additional a...

California Men Jailed After Region Traffic Stop

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Two men from California were taken to the Jasper County Jail after police say a traffic stop on I-65 a few miles south of the Demotte exit Thursday afternoon turned up three suitcases of cash totaling about 315-thousand dollars. Indiana State Police at the Lowell Post say in talking to the driver the trooper became suspicious of possible drug activity. The officer was assisted by his K-9 and Hobart Police. The suspects were arrested on a Class-C felony money laundering charge .
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Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs Recalled

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Zachary Confections out of Frankfort, Indiana, has recalled certain lots of its Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs and suspended further production because the treats have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The voluntary recall of the popular Easter treat was announced after a test of one lot detected salmonella. The firm said that it's recalling all lots of the product out of an abundance of caution. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, firm officials...

Multiple Slideoffs, Spinouts in the Region

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Icy conditions throughout the Region. Lake effect snow in Lake County Slide-offs and spinouts this morning. Interstate 65 in Lake County has been especially difficult with multiple accidents.
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MCPD Investigating Two Reported Sexual Assaults

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Michigan City Police are investigating two reported sexual assaults that have occurred in the within the last week. The first incident occurred Tuesday night at 11:30, in the area of Lafayette Street and Baker Avenue, and the suspects are two black males, the first of which is described as about five-feet ten-inches tall, with short braids, a light skin tone, and in his late twenties to early thirties. The second suspects is described as about five-feet eight-inches tall, with a darker skin...

ECPD to Partner with IU Northwest for Proactive Policing

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The East Chicago Police Department is teaming up with experts at I-U Northwest to seek better ways to allocate its resources for more proactive and productive policing. Chief Mark Becker says they are extremely excited about this opportunity with I-U Northwest, who have provided similar services to the City of Gary, and that they could receive information back as soon as next week.
School of Public and Environmental Affairs Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Joseph Ferrandino, Ph. D., and...

SR 2 Closed Near County Rd 500 W by Boone Grove HS

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5:49pm- State Road 2 is reportedly closed near County Road 500 West, at last check, about a half-mile east of Boone Grove High School. Traffic tipsters report about a dozen or so rescue units are on the scene. No further information is available at this time.
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MC Artspace Not on IHCDA 2013 Project Fund List

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An estimated ten-million dollar project that is expected to strongly impact the downtown economy of Michigan City was not on the list of projects by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to be funded with tax credits in 2013. Mayor Ron Meer says while they are disappointed Artspace will not be funded, the city and Artspace are both deeply committed to the implementation of this project, and will pursue funding in the next funding cycle for the Uptown Artist Lofts.
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Lyndon Davis Found Guilty in Death of Parrish Myles

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The Lake County Prosecutor's Office announced today that Lyndon Davis was found guilty of murder for his role in 2011 shooting death of Parrish Myles in a parking lot in Griffith. Davis is scheduled to be sentenced on April 4^th, and faces 45 to 65 years in prison. Davis's uncle, Robert Davis, the man identified as the one who shot Myles, has already been convicted for murder.
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Illinois Man Gets 45 Years for Attempted Murder

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A 48 year old Hazel Crest, Illinois, man was recently sentenced to 45-years in prison for the attempted murder of an elderly man, according to an announcement made today by the Lake County Prosecutor's Office. David Harman was convicted earlier this year by a Lake County Court jury for a knife attack on J.R. Jenkins in May of 2011, in Hammond. The Prosecutor's Office reports Jenkins was hospitalized for nearly two-months after being punched, kicked, and his throat slashed during Harman's attack...

Cicillian Resigns as Lake County E-911 Director

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Lake County is in need of a new E-911 Director, after Jeffery Cicillian announced his resignation this morning during a meeting of the Lake County Police and Fire Chiefs. The Times reports a replacement could be found soon, with at least one potential candidate already showing an interest. Published reports say Cicillian's leadership had recently been a subject of concern to some Lake County Commissioners, who feel the consolidation process is moving too slowly. The Times reports a closed door...

Valpo PD Investigating Robbery at Cold Stone Creamery

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Valparaiso Police are investigating a reported robbery at Cold Stone Creamery. Police says they were dispatched just before nine this morning to 71 South Silhavy Road, and upon arrival were advised that two male subjects wearing ski masks entered the closed business, one of which allegedly displaying a handgun, and demanded money. The suspects then fled in an unknown direction, with an undisclosed amount of money. Authorities say one of the suspects is six-feet two-inches tall, while the...

Dyer PD Issues Photo of TCF Bank Robbery Suspect

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TCF Bank Robbery Suspect
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Dyer Police report the suspect wanted in the TCF Bank branch robbery, inside the Jewel-Osco store Tuesday, at U.S. 30 and Calumet Avenue, may possibly be involved in other bank robberies around Chicago. The Times reports a surveillance photo was released Wednesday of the suspect, a black male who at the time of the incident had a mustache, and was wearing a black jacket and black hat. Published reports say a dye pack was included in the bag of money handed over to the...

Downtown LaPorte Joins Indiana Main Street Program

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Downtown LaPorte is now the newest member of the Indiana Main Street Program, or IMS.. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann made the announcement today, saying, “viable downtowns are crucial to the economic health of our state. By joining Indiana Main Street, LaPorte was taken an important step to developing a thriving downtown. The I-M-S is founded on a four-point approach to downtown development: organization, design, promotion, and economic restructuring...each of which represents an aspect of the d...

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