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State Rep. Stevenson is out, others jump into primary

CROWN POINT | Several politicians chose the halfway point in the 2012 filing period to make their moves Friday. State Rep. Dan Stevenson, D-Hammond, announced he will not seek re-election this year in the newly redrawn 12th Indiana House District after representing Lake County in the Leg…

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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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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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Hammond woman charged in $1.3M real estate scam

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Drug test lands driver accused of killing jogger in jail before trial

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Smoking ban changed to give bars time to comply

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South Shore fares to chug upward 5 percent

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Hammond man arrested after police chase in Calumet City

CALUMET CITY | Calumet City police said a Hammond man jumped into his car and took off Friday when police tried to impound the vehicle.

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PORTER COUNTY SPORTS BRIEFS: K of C free throw contest Sunday

VHS softball clinic, showcase Sunday; Union Township Little League slates sign-ups; State Park sign-ups scheduled; Punishers host game Sunday; Valentine's 5K Feb. 12 in Valpo

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Jan 26 Russow continues pursuit of UFC dream
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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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South Shore fares to chug upward 5 percent

CHESTERTON | The South Shore commuter railroad will follow Metra's lead and hike fares Feb. 15, two weeks after the Illinois commuter railroad boosts its own.

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9:20 am Economy grew modest 2.8 pct. in 4Q, best in 2011
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Jan 26 Burns Harbor steam accident spurs changes
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Jan 26 Fifth-graders launch media enterprise under Times, Hobart schools direction
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Friend says on 911 call Demi Moore was convulsing

LOS ANGELES | Demi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital on Monday night and was convulsing and "semi-conscious, barely," according to a caller on a frantic 911 recording released Friday by Los Angeles fire officials.

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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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Jan 26 Interior design specialist to speak in Crown Point
Jan 26 Gary's first urban farm seeks community input
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Jan 25 Plant flower bulbs right to avoid spring no-shows
Jan 25 At Home: Do-it-yourself home repairs for women
Jan 25 Garden water features: Thinking small is less work
Jan 25 Workshop helps photographers capture their natural surroundings
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