Festival to Raise Funds for New Animal Shelter in Crown Point

July 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Source One Real Estate and Crown Point Mayor David Uran’s Office of Special Events have announced a brand new festival, Dog Days of Summer, set for August 23, from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds. All event proceeds are solely dedicated to the Crown Point Animal Shelter Fund.
The eight hour festival will [...]

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Six Area Businesses Named to “Companies to Watch” List

July 15th, 2009 · No Comments

Six northern Indiana businesses were among the 50 companies from 17 Indiana counties named to the second annual field of “Companies to Watch.”
The accolade, presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation, recognizes privately held businesses that employ up to 150 employees and [...]

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News & Notes: Rail Extension Study on Hold

July 15th, 2009 · No Comments

A feasibility study looking at commuter rail extensions to Lowell and Valparaiso has been shelved while officials search for ways to lower projected costs.
The St. Joseph County Council approved a trio of income tax increases by a 5-4 vote.
Prompt Ambulance is expanding into South Bend, IN.
Paul Childress, owner of the Splash Down Dunes waterpark in [...]

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