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Truck Found in Warrick County Lake
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:04:30 -0800
A practice dive leads to a big discovery at a Warrick County lake. Around 11:30 Thursday morning, Indiana conservation officers were holding a practice dive at the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area, when they found a large box truck under the water.
Sentence for skipping out on jury selection: Carry sign saying 'I failed to appear for jury duty'
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:20:43 -0800
The Post-Tribune reports: A Lake County, Indiana, court judge has ordered a prospective juror who left the courthouse during jury selection to stand in front of the building the next two Mondays with a signs that reads "I failed to appear for jury duty."
Region magistrate not selected as semifinalist for Indiana Supreme Court vacancy
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:50:20 -0800
INDIANAPOLIS | Lake County Magistrate Michael Pagano will not be the next justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Lake County magistrate seeks spot on Ind. Supreme Court
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:19:59 -0800
INDIANAPOLIS | A Lake County magistrate is one of 15 candidates seeking to replace Chief Justice Randall Shepard on the Indiana Supreme Court.
Lake magistrate interviews Wednesday for Ind. Supreme Court seat
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:45:04 -0800
INDIANAPOLIS | At age 41, Lake County Magistrate Michael Pagano is the youngest of 15 candidates seeking to replace retiring Chief Justice Randall Shepard on the Indiana Supreme Court.
FREEZIN' FOR A REASON: Hundreds take a plunge in Deam Lake
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:57:51 -0800
Clark County Sheriff's Department employees Mariah Alexander and Ryan Ooley make their way out of Deam Lake after participating in the 2012 Polar Plunge Saturday.
Lake County says 911 consolidation fee falls short
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:44:00 -0800
INDIANAPOLIS — Hammond Police Chief Brian Miller contends a Senate bill that provides funding for emergency dispatch centers is not enough for Lake County. The state requires Indiana counties to consolidate their 911 centers by 2014. Fees charged to phone users help fund that consolidation. The bill authored by state Sen. Brandt Hershman, R-Buck Creek, sets a statewide fee on land-line users and ...
Study: Corruption in northern Indiana not as bad as thought
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:02:02 -0800
A new study says northern Indiana politics may not be as corrupt as its reputation suggests.
Study: Tourism contributes $1.6 billion to Lake County economy
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:20:05 -0800
HAMMOND | The tourism and travel industry infused the Lake County economy with $1.62 billion in 2010. That's according to an economic impact study the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority released Thursday.
Solid waste districts would lose funding authority under Indiana Senate measure
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:25:10 -0800
Lake County solid waste district officials would lose control over their funding and power to impose property taxes under a bill slated for debate in the Indiana Senate.