Post Tribune - Sat Nov 28
The Christmas season came to Duneland on Friday night with a bigger-than-ever parade that had Broadway packed with hundreds of bundled-up kids and grownups all rested up from their Thanksgiving feasts.
Valpo unveils plans to fight drug abusePost Tribune - Sat Nov 28
City officials will announce plans Tuesday to combat drug abuse. The initiative, which was designed in conjunction with Porter-Starke Services, is being called "aggressive," according to a news release.
Around the regionPost Tribune - Sat Nov 28
Toys for Tots donation site: The Valparaiso Park Department is an official donation site for Toys for Tots through Tuesday, Dec.
County Recorder warns about scam in Porter CountyChesterton Tribune - Fri Nov 27
Porter County Recorder Linda Trinkler warns the public about a scam reported in Porter County and elsewhere in Indiana in which a company is offering copies of deeds for a fee of $59.50. Trinkler notes that copies of deeds can already be obtained for far less by writing, phoning or coming into the county recorder's office.
SA serves up annual South Haven dinnersPost Tribune - Fri Nov 27
The Porter County Salvation Army dished out 75 Thanksgiving dinners even before the first guests for the annual holiday feast were seated in the dining room.
Students learn about business by running a cookie storePost Tribune - Fri Nov 27
Fourteen students from throughout Porter County are learning about managing a business, from ordering enough products to meeting deadlines.
Indiana swine flu fight turns to universitiesWBBM-AM Chicago - Thu Nov 26
Indiana's public health officials are taking advantage of recent declines in the number of H1N1 cases statewide to move vaccine to college and university populations to prevent a third wave of the pandemic that killed eight last week and has killed 33 since June 1. While Indiana State Department of Health tracking of the virus indicates decreases ...
Thanksgiving a time to count blessingsPost Tribune - Thu Nov 26
BY LORRIE WOYCIK Lorrie Woycik has been active in Porter County for more than 40 years, including coordinating Special Olympics A happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all of you and those you love.
Around the regionPost Tribune - Thu Nov 26
Holiday shopping at Simply Amazing: Shop for gourmet products for the holidays at Simply Amazing Market at Opportunity Enterprises, 2801 Evans Ave.
Residents speak out against variance for pawn shopChesterton Tribune - Wed Nov 25
Despite assurances by the petitioner that pawn dealers are now heavily regulated to guard against unsavory elements, a number of residents voiced strong objections Tuesday to a proposed pawn shop in their Brown Avenue neighborhood.
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