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Spotlight 219: 7/2/26
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND
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Spotlight 219: 7/2/26

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Maria Bartiromo abruptly out at Fox News
Maria Bartiromo abruptly out at Fox News
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WATCH | Porter County prosecutor speaks out about case involving county cop
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What Does Labor Day Signify?
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WATCH: Miller’s iconic lagoon bridges restored by Friends of Marquette Park
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WATCH | NIPSCO President/CEO Vince Parisi surveys work-crew restoration (copy)
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WATCH: An octopus is climbing a Valparaiso tower. Here’s why.
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99% of Northwest Indiana has power. This 84-year-old veteran was still in the dark.
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“Public art tends to get overlooked when we’re not slowing down for it”
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Celebrities who have chosen a life without alcohol
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Assessing storm recovery efforts
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Bill Belichick's Remarkable Turnaround at UNC Explored
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Progress Series 2026: Featuring Valparaiso University
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She used Flock camera data to track her ex
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Kevin Reddington Clashes With Judge Over Holdout Juror’s Reasonable Doubt
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NEW EPISODE ALERT! This week on Spotlight 219 Sponsored by Horseshoe Casino Hammond, we're celebrating Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary by highlighting all the incredible ways Northwest Indiana is coming together this holiday weekend.🎆 Joining me on this episode are: 🎇 Adam Graper from the City of Crown Point 🎇 Katie Abel from the City of Valparaiso 🎇 Mara DiCarlo and Nancy Cieslak from the Town of Munster 🎇 Nicole Padilla from the Town of Merrillville They break down everything you need to know about this weekend's parades, fireworks, festivals, family activities, and community celebrations happening across the Region. Whether you're looking for the perfect place to watch fireworks or planning a full day of Fourth of July fun, we've got you covered. Tune in, celebrate local, and have a safe and happy Independence Day!❤️💙 Spotlight 219 is presented by The Times Media Company and Local 219. We explore what is happening around Northwest Indiana. #Spotlight219 #NorthwestIndiana #NWI #Local219 #TheTimesMediaCompany

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