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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:
http://ww2.netnitco.net/~vch/CityhallWeather/Current_Vantage.htm
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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 119^th 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.
Whiting Fire Chief Gus Danielides says the frigid...

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

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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...

Wind Chill Advisory in Effect for the Region

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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...

Strong Turnaround in the Indiana Housing Market

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The monthly Indiana Real Estate Markets Report today released by the state’s REALTORS® also provides year-end data which shows that 2012 was a strong turnaround year for Indiana housing markets.
Statewide, there were 8,531 more homes sold in 2012 than in 2011 – a 14.7 percent increase year-over-year. The median price of all 66,516 homes sold in Indiana last year was $118,000, which is 4.5 percent more than the median price of all homes sold in 2011 ($112,900). The average price of all homes sold...

Fire Crews in Whiting Work Into the Night

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[Photo by Carole Brozovich]
In downtown Whiting, part of 119 Street was still closed this morning after fire breaks out Sunday evening in a three-story building at 119^th and Sheridan, displacing several residents. The building houses a dress shop and several apartments. There was no word of any injuries. Fire crews were reportedly still on scene this morning, putting out and looking for hot spots. No word on possible cause at this hour.
Donations will be taken at the Whiting Elks on 119th St....

Gun Permit Procedures Changing in Valpo

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News Release (Jan 21 2013): Beginning Monday February 4th the Valparaiso Police Department's gun permit procedures will be changing. On Monday gun permit applicants will first be required to apply online for a gun permit and within 30 days schedule an appointment at L1 Solutions to be electronically fingerprinted.
The Valparaiso Police Department will no longer fingerprint hand gun applicants at the Valparaiso Police Department. Once applicants obtain a fingerprint receipt from L1 Solutions...

JobSource Opens Office in La Porte Co

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News Release (Jan 21 2013): JobSource, the Community Employment division of Opportunity Enterprises, has opened an office in LaPorte County. The program is now sharing space with Barker Woods Enrichment Center, 3200 S Cleveland Avenue in Michigan City, and provides Community Employment and Adaptive Technology services to individuals with disabilities.
“We have been serving LaPorte County residents for several years,” shares JobSource Director Kathie Savich. “As our clientele has continued to g...

Illiana Corridor Project First Tier Completed

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Another step in the process toward building the proposed east-west Illiana Expressway through south Lake County westward into Illinois. After extensive public outreach and detailed environmental studies, officials say, IDOT, INDOT and the Federal Highway Administration have completed the first tier of the Illiana Corridor project ..advancing one corridor and a “no-build” alternative into the second tier of the project... which will shift the focus from the original study area to communities, lan...

Community Hospital Expansion Set to Begin

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In Munster, a major expansion project is scheduled to get underway today. Last week, Community Hospital announced it will begin a 33-million-dollar expansion of its Munster campus that will include construction of a new four-story addition to the Emergency Department Pavilion, which was built three years ago. The multiphase project is expected to take two-years, during which time officials say all hospital services will remain open. The project is designed to add private rooms,...

East Chicago FD Testing Systems

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Here's a Message from the East Chicago Fire Department: For six weeks thru the end of next month (February 2013), the East Chicago Fire Department will conduct testing on fire suppression standpipe and sprinkler systems at businesses and industrial sites in and around the city. As part of the process the fire department will lay hoses and check for the location to the nearest hydrants. This may cause some inconvenience for residents and businesses, and the department is asking for everyone's...

Donations for Whiting Fire Victims

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[Photo by listener Jason Vargo]
No word at this hour on possible cause of a fire that broke out at a building at 119th and Sheridan in downtown Whiting Sunday evening. Several residents of apartments in the building have been displaced. Donations will be taken at the Whiting Elks on 119th St. From 9 til 12 Today (Jan 21st.) for the families affected by the fire on 119th St. Food, giftcards, clothes or monetary donations.
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Fire Breaks Out Sunday in Downtown Whiting

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[Photo provided to The Times]
Residents of several apartments were reportedly displaced Sunday evening after fire broke out in a nearly one-hundred year old building in downtown Whiting. Fire crews were still on scene hours after getting the call Sunday. There were no immediate reports of injuries. The Times today reports the three-story structure at 119^th Street and Sheridan houses a dress and events shop and several apartments. Officials say the shop was not occupied at the time of the fire....

No Injuries Reported in Whiting Building Fire

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No injuries were reported after a fire this afternoon in Whiting. The Times reports the fire occurred in a three-story building, located on the 14-hundred block of 119^th Street, which housed a dress business on the first floor and apartments on the second floor. Published reports say the fire began after 4pm this afternoon and the Red Cross was assisting displaced residents. No further information is available at this time.
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Teddy Bears Collected for Sandy Hook will Stay in Region

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Nearly one-thousand teddy bears headed to comfort victims in Newtown Connecticut have been reassigned to stay put and serve children who may face frightening events here in the Region. the Times reports that just when the bears were about to be shipped word came from Newtown officials to stop sending donations due to the overwhelming response of donations received so far. The article says Gretchen Pishkur, the fourth-grade elementary teacher who came up with the idea to collect teddy bears f...

Gluten-free Chicken Nuggets Recall

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King’s Delight, a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,572 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets labeled as gluten-free because they contain wheat, a known allergen that is not declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following product is subject to recall:
* 8-oz. cartons of “APPLEGATE® Naturals Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets.”
The establishment number “P-2617” can be found printed on the side of e...

PNC to Host MLK Day Celebration Activities

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Purdue University North Central, in Westville, will be the site of the 18^th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Breakfast this Monday morning. Doors for the event open Monday morning at 7:15am, and reservations are not required. Guest speakers and a panel discussion are scheduled, relating to Dr. King's legacy, and attendees are asked only to bring with them a non-perishable food item to be donated to local food pantries. Also, P-N-C students, staff, and community members are...

Lansing PD Investigating Series of Burglaries

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Police in Lansing, Illinois, are asking for the public's help after a series of burglaries in the 36-hundred block of 186^th Street. Lansing Police report the burglaries have occurred in the early morning hours, while residents of the condominiums were at home, and that in each instance, forced entry was made. Authorities say an investigation continues, and ask that anyone with information contact them, at any hour of the day or night. For information on steps to reduce the chances of being a...

I-80/94 I-65 Overnight Lane Restrictions Next Week

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Motorists using I-80/94 and I-65 will have to deal with overnight lane restrictions next week. INDOT reports starting Monday through Friday, crews will be out patching potholes, smoothing rough pavement, and that work will be rescheduled if the weather becomes a factor. On Monday, from 10pm until 5am Tuesday, lane restrictions are scheduled to take place on I-80/94 eastbound and westbound, between the I-65 exit and the State Road 249 exit. Here is a complete lane restriction schedule for the...

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