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Carlsons in Michigan City is open today at 10a for the season-Support Local businesses that support local radio - February 9, 2012 at 5:34 am
The Duneland School Corp. is discussing a possible tax hike. There are three options for a proposed referendum to boost the district’s property tax levy by 33 cents, 25 cents or 22 cents per $100 of assessed value. The public will have a chance to hear the case for a referendum and then to offer input on it: at 7 p.m. tonight at the Chesterton High School auditorium. - February 9, 2012 at 5:11 am
Northwest Indiana casinos in January resumed their trend of year-over-year declining revenues after seeing a slight increase in December. Of the five casinos, only Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City improved its revenues over January 2010. - February 9, 2012 at 5:07 am
A debate’s underway at the statehouse on just how much money the state needs in reserve and how to divide the tax surplus amongst Hoosiers - February 9, 2012 at 5:06 am
Republican candidate for governor Jim Wallace is fighting to make it on the ballot after election officials said he came up short in his effort. - February 9, 2012 at 5:05 am
- UVA Lacrosse Murder Defense: Death Was an Accident
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) — The lawyer for George Huguely V essentially conceded in his opening statement Wednesday that the former University of Virginia lacrosse player killed his ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love, but said it was an accident. Huguely is charged with first degree murder as well as other charges, but defense attorney Francis McQ. Lawrence told the jury in his opening statement that her death was not something Huguely planned or wanted Read more…
Multi-Million Dollar Settlement over Foreclosure Abuses Near
iStockPhoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Federal and state officials are near a multi-billion dollar settlement with five of the nation’s biggest banks over foreclosure abuses that took place during the housing crisis, ABC News has learned. The size of the deal, which could come as early as Thursday, is estimated to be $25 billion and would involve Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Ally Financial. If it’s approved by Read more…
Prince Harry Named Top of His Class in Apache Helicopter Training
Sgt Russ Nolan RLC/MoD via Getty Images(LONDON) — The public image of Britain’s Prince Harry as the fun-loving prince compared to his studious older brother, Prince William, may be up for debate after the 27-year-old Apache helicopter pilot received an award while William, a member of Britain’s Royal Air Force, has not. Prince Harry of Wales, known as Captain Wales in the British army, was named the best front-seat pilot, Read more…
Michigan Republican Chief Predicts a ‘Successful’ Primary for Mitt Romney
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(LANSING, Mich.) — Although Mitt Romney suffered a series of defeats at the hands of Rick Santorum in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri Tuesday night, a top Republican in Michigan sees the state as fertile ground for Romney. “I think that the Romney campaign will be successful in Michigan,” the state’s Republican Party chairman, Bobby Schostak, told reporters at a briefing on Wednesday. “I don’t see a scenario where Read more…
Katy Perry & Russell Brand Reach Divorce Settlement
MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Katy Perry and Russell Brand have agreed to a divorce settlement. Court documents filed Tuesday in Los Angeles indicate that the ex-couple has reached a “comprehensive written settlement of all issues,” including distribution of property, according to People magazine. Katy asked the court to block Russell from receiving spousal support. Katy also has moved to legally restore her maiden name, Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. She signed Read more…
