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2 seek injunction to reopen Gary's main library

HAMMOND | A request for an emergency injunction was filed in federal court Thursday seeking to reverse the Gary Library Board's decision to close and dismantle the main branch at 220 W. Fifth Ave.

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Volunteers canvass Northwest Indiana to survey, help homeless

GARY | Robert Walker Jr. didn't need much money to get what he wanted. "I only need a dollar and forty-two cents, man," he said. "I want to get something to eat."

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Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican presidential rival Newt Gingrich in a fast-paced campaign debate Thursday night, ridiculing the former House speaker's call to build costly projects in key primary states and to colonize the moon.

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Russow continues pursuit of UFC dream

CHICAGO | It's been nearly five years since Mike Russow's first and only loss in mixed martial arts. But 20 months ago, it sure didn't feel that way for about 12 minutes.

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Fifth-graders launch media enterprise under Times, Hobart schools direction

MUNSTER | Brainstorming questions to ask sources. Taking notes from interviews. Discussing story angles.

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EDITORIAL: Get right to work on other issues

The intense focus and scorched-earth tactics by both sides on the right-to-work issue in the Indiana General Assembly have delayed action on proposals that could bring more immediate economic benefit to Northwest Indiana and the state.

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Economy grew modest 2.8 pct. in Q4, best in 2011

WASHINGTON | The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the final three months of last year, the fastest growth in 2011.

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Jan 26 Fifth-graders launch media enterprise under Times, Hobart schools direction
Jan 26 Burns Harbor steam accident spurs changes
Jan 26 Staffing firms to host local job fairs
Jan 26 AP names Lee Enterprises' Mary Junck to lead board
Jan 26 AT&T executive to speak at Gary chamber meeting
Jan 25 Sen. Roger's legislation gives RBA hope
Jan 25 East Chicago casino owner wants Massachusetts license

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: Blonde Ambition: 'Legally Blonde' actor having fun with role that teases stage typecasting; Actor Cole Burden admits he was eager to kick off his holidays joining the cast of Marriott Theatre's new production of "Legally Bonde."

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Make plans to head for T.J. Maloney's at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave. in Merrillville, for a delicious Super Bowl celebration.

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Family deals with medical-error death without lawsuit

HOBART | Bob Malizzo knows that to make sure others benefit from his daughter's death, he must talk about it. Time has passed, but it's still difficult to discuss his daughter, Michelle Malizzo Ballog, who went in to the hospital for routine surgery, was put to sleep — and never woke up.

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