Snow closes Lake County offices

CROWN POINT | Lake County officials closed county offices in Crown Point, East Chicago, Hammond and Gary early Tuesday in anticipation of blizzard-like conditions by afternoon.

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Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty

LOS ANGELES | Michael Jackson's personal physician pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday, setting the stage for a sensational celebrity courtroom drama as prosecutors attempt to prove Dr. Conrad Murray caused the pop star's death.

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Ready your shovels

Northwest Indiana braced Monday for a blast of winter that could dump another 14 inches of snow and bring near whiteout conditions to some areas before it's over.

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Hammond charter academy principal resigns

HAMMOND | The vaunted educator hired to become the first principal of the Hammond Academy for Science and Technology resigned Monday but will remain on board until a replacement is hired.

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Parents rebuke schools chief

CALUMET TOWNSHIP | Lake Ridge Schools Superintendent Sharon Johnson-Shirley came under fire from parents Monday for a series of meetings she held with Calumet High School students to explain the uncertainty of the school's future.

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E.C. schools cut 12 administrators

EAST CHICAGO | The School City of East Chicago board has eliminated 12 administrative positions as it considers restructuring and consolidation of schools.

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Lake attorney: Too many funds off radar

CROWN POINT | Lake County Attorney John Dull is asking county officials to tighten spending controls on public money in the wake of a recent bonus pay scandal involving a former county clerk.

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Planners OK Stone Terrace retail phase

CROWN POINT | The city's Plan Commission gave primary subdivision plat approval for the commercial and retail portion of a proposed mixed-use development Monday night, despite some confusion about the development's public hearing.

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U.S. to commit $78.5M to try to halt Asian carp

WASHINGTON | Navigational locks and gates in Chicago-area waterways crucial for commercial shipping may be opened less frequently than usual in a stepped-up campaign to prevent Asian carp from overrunning the Great Lakes, federal officials said Monday.

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Nursing home closing appealed

MERRILLVILLE | The owners of Northlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have filed an appeal to overturn the state's emergency order to close the facility and relocate patients.

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Merrillville homicide-free in 2009

MERRILLVILLE | Homicides and the number of fatalities associated with vehicle collisions dropped last year in Merrillville, but the town also had an increase in rapes, burglaries and robberies.

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Boy Scouts celebrates 100 years

EDITOR'S NOTE: An article about the Boy Scouts of America's centennial published in Monday editions contained errors. The corrected information appears in the story below. The Times regrets the errors.

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Munster to seek sewer separation funding

MUNSTER | Sewer separation work in Wicker Park Estates will cost nearly $10 million, a sum that would need to be cobbled together from a network of funding sources, the Town Council heard Monday evening.

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Councilman Repay rides into sunset

HAMMOND | City Councilman Dan Repay made Monday night's meeting his last.

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Candidate for Lake County treasurer owes back taxes

CROWN POINT | A candidate for Lake County treasurer is citing a family tragedy as a reason for delinquent property taxes he owes.

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His mission's made for walking

GARY | Walking from Gary to Michigan City on Monday was just preparation for a hike that a Gary resident hopes will lead to the Indiana State Museum returning a painting to Gary.

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Witness's rap sheet a point of contention

HAMMOND | Prosecutors in a federal heroin trial that's expected to start today want the judge to block defense lawyers from pointing out to the jury that one of their witnesses, a jailhouse informant, is a convicted murderer.

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Sheriff wears loss on his sleeve

CROWN POINT | The Lake County sheriff, an Indianapolis Colts fan, is wearing a New Orleans Saints black and gold jersey to pay off a lost Super Bowl bet Sunday.

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Mom's boyfriend charged in toddler's death

CROWN POINT | Prosecutors have charged a 22-year-old Gary man with murder in the death of Demarion Billingsley, a toddler who died of multiple blunt force injuries last November.

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Three more officially sign up to vie for Lake County sheriff

CROWN POINT | Three Democrats joined the Lake County sheriff's race Monday.

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8-week martial arts classes start March 2 at Pruzin Center

MERRILLVILLE | Registration is open for a martial arts class starting March 2 at the Pruzin Community Center, 5750 Tyler Place.

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Balloons launch marks 100 days of school

SCHERERVILLE | Kindergarten students at Homan Elementary School in the Lake Central School Corp. celebrated their 100th day of the 2009-10 school year by releasing 100 balloons Feb. 5.

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Council OKs one-time only fee forgiveness for businesses

 DYER | A one-time-only pass on business registration late fees became official this month when the Town Council approved fee forgiveness on second reading.

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Town committee meets today to discuss insurance issues

MERRILLVILLE | The town's Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.

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Toddler program scheduled for Monday at central library

MERRILLVILLE | Parents and toddlers can participate in a program involving books, music and other activities at 10 a.m. Monday at the central Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave.

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S'ville parks course teaching baby sitters starts March 13

SCHERERVILLE | Future baby sitters or baby sitters who want some refreshers can attend two upcoming classes through the parks department.

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Two area high schools sing gospel Wednesday evening

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point High School and Lake Central High concert choirs will sing in the second Gospel Fest at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Crown Point's auditorium. Stirling Culp, a guest clinician, will conduct the choirs.

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S'ville class to teach kitchen basics to children starts Friday

SCHERERVILLE | Schererville will host a four-week course to help children with kitchen basics.

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Free GED classes will begin next week at E.C. public library

EAST CHICAGO | Free GED classes will be offered at the East Chicago Public Library in collaboration with the School City of East Chicago.

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Hammond to host job fair in March at Shepherd Center

HAMMOND | The city of Hammond will host its annual job fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11 at the Jean Shepherd Community Center.

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Air bag is reported stolen from vehicle; cops have no suspects

MERRILLVILLE | An air bag was reported stolen Friday from a car parked in the 5300 block of Johnson Street.

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C.P. accepting applications for St. Patrick's Day parade

CROWN POINT | Applications now are available to enter the second annual St. Patrick's Day Parade at http://www.crownpoint.in.gov, in the foyer of City Hall or by contacting the Mayor's Office of Special Events.

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Citizens Financial raises money for Haiti

MUNSTER | Citizens Financial Bank hosted an employee Jeans Day on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 to support the American Red Cross efforts in earthquake-ravage Haiti.

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Munster parks happenings

MUNSTER | The following programs are offered by the Munster Parks and Recreation Department. Registration is required in person at Munster Town Hall, 1005 Ridge Road. For more information call (219) 836-PARK.

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Lake County residents to brave cold for Special Olympics

MERRILLVILLE | Brave souls and warm hearts from the Northwest Indiana are preparing for an icy dip as the 2010 Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Indiana debuts at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway.  Participants will take the plunge Feb. 20, raising vital funds for Special Olympics …

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Valentine’s Day means "I do" at Albert’s

SCHERERVILLE | When Albert’s Diamond Jewelers hosts its 13th annual wedding ceremonies Sunday, Highland residents Homer Cummins, 79, and Frieda Ervin, 73, plan to tie the knot at 2:30 p.m.

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Indiana LULAC to host women's conference

HIGHLAND | The Indiana League of United Latin American Citizens will host its second annual women's conference from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 6 at the Wicker Memorial Park Social Center at Ridge Road and Indianapolis Boulevard.

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Pennies help teach youngsters

CROWN POINT | Seventh graders from Colonel John Wheeler Middle School in Crown Point love a good competition. This year, the Penny Wars rivalry between the students of Joe Betz, Susan Bateman, Mike Depta, Jim Saksa, and Angie Gutierrez benefited Holy Family Child Care.

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All the world's a stage

Purdue University's Office of International Programs offers more than 200 courses overseas that cover every college within the university and every continent, and more students than ever are taking advantage.

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North Lake Community Calendar

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New snowstorm headed toward Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana may be in store for another round of heavy snow.

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Portage man airlifted to Illinois hospital after rollover on I-65

A Portage man suffered life-threatening injuries Monday when his car crashed into a concrete barrier on Interstate 65.

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St. Bridget's 'saviors'

HOBART | A ruptured natural gas line caused the evacuation of St. Bridget School on Monday afternoon.

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Drug charges filed after traffic stop on I-65

Two Louisville, Ky. men are facing drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 65 Sunday night, police said.

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NWI fans drink it in

His beloved Packers out of the running, Pat Tajeda, of Schererville, opted to root for the Saints on Sunday, even rigging up a homemade halo-topped hat for the occasion.

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Who's up, who's down at halftime in Ind. General Assembly?

INDIANAPOLIS | The second half of the 2010 Indiana General Assembly kicks off this week.

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INDOT erects signs to direct Cline traffic

The Indiana Department of Transportation has installed six large signs to better direct traffic to Ameristar and Majestic Star casinos as part of a sign and signal blitz to help motorists get where they want to go in the wake of the Cline Avenue bridge closure.

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Calls grow louder to move back Ill. primary

SPRINGFIELD | While the results of some of Tuesday's races still are up in the air, one thing is certain: Voter turnout in the 2010 primary election was dismal.

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Race is on for Lincoln Center

HIGHLAND | As the deadline approaches for gathering signatures to support or oppose the renovation of Lincoln Center, a Highland resident insists the process is illegal.

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