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Friday | Chesterton Tribune

Chesterton man surrenders after standoff at his residence

A Chesterton man was taken into custody early this morning after a standoff at his residence in which the Chesterton Police Department's Emergency Response Team was mustered, Porter Police said.

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Friday | Chesterton Tribune

Chesterton police join NWI Major Crimes Task Force

The Chesterton Police Department is now a member of the Northwest Indiana Major Crimes Task Force and--should a heater of a case emerge in town--will have at its disposal the technical resources and gumshoe expertise of any number of seasoned detectives from a consortium of law enforcement agencies throughout the region.

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Have fun with your dog at Bark in the Park this Saturday

The second annual Bark in the Park will be held this Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Thomas Centennial Park in downtown Chesterton.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Charged with battery in swimming pool incident

A Caruthers, Calif., man was booked into the Porter County Jail on Thursday, July 2, charged with one count of battery-victim under the age of 14, a Class D felony; and two counts of simple battery, a Class B felony the Porter County Sheriff's Police said.

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Chesterton Tribune

Dog run and walk added to Bark in the Park

The second annual Bark in the Park this Saturday in Chesterton will include the first annual '5K Run with the Big Dogs' and a one-mile, non-competitive Dog Stroll walk.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Population growth slows here as economy worsens

If any more evidence were needed of the impact of the recession on Duneland, it could be found in the 2008 population estimates released on Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Fireworks at State Park a go tonight; get there early, be patient

The Duneland community fireworks exhibition scheduled for tonight at Indiana Dunes State Park is a go.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Semi trailer burns for PFD no pause that refreshes

A semi trailer hauling Corona beer sustained significant damage on Friday after its rear tires caught fire, the Porter Fire Department said.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Liberty Township man pleads guilty to murder of Luke Oil clerk

The Liberty Township man who police say admitted bludgeoning a Luke Oil clerk to death in December has pleaded guilty to the robbery-murder. On Monday Bruce Guest, 18, formerly of 51 E. U.S. Highway 6, pleaded guilty before Porter Superior Court Judge Roger Bradford to both charges filed against him in connection with the death of Portage resident ...

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

WSBT South Bend

Man confesses to Portage County robbery, murder

Bruce Guess of Chesterton admitted the killing of Barbara J. Heckman of Portage during a Dec.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Parent group formed to fight charter school public meeting Wednesday

Battle lines have been drawn over the proposed new charter school in Duneland, with a new parents group formed hoping to block the school.

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Chesterton Tribune

CVS says customers confused, seeks sign variance

It wasn't a public hearing. That's not until July 23. But a representative of CVS Pharmacy faced some serious questioning Thursday from the Chesterton Board of Zoning Appeals during a preliminary hearing.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Steel mill security guard files civil rights complaint against Burns Harbor officer

A security guard who is accusing a Burns Harbor police officer of assaulting him has filed a civil rights complaint with the FBI and asked the Porter County Sheriff's Police to pursue a charge of battery against the officer.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Porter orders banks to mow lawns of foreclosed homes

Banks and property owners were put on notice Tuesday that unmowed grass --- especially when it reaches several feet tall --- is unacceptable in the town of Porter.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Council agrees to $100,000 match for second fire station

Although the federal grant for a new fire station which the Chesterton Town Council has authorized Fire Chief Mike Orlich to apply for does not require a match of any kind, it certainly wouldn't hurt the town's chances to pony up a match anyway.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Burns Harbor planners approve zoning ordinance aimed at creating downtown

The Town of Burns Harbor has a new zoning ordinance that replaces the 1995 version previously in use.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Post Tribune

'190 North' puts spotlight on Chesterton businesses

The town known as the Gateway to the Dunes will soon become the second Porter County municipality to be featured on ABC-7 Sunday night television program "190 North." Host Janet Davies and her crew were in Chesterton on Friday videotaping businesses and sites for an upcoming June 28 or July 5 episode.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

Chesterton Tribune

Gas line ruptured at South Cal site forces evacuation

A crew ruptured a natural-gas line on Thursday on the South Calumet District work site, causing what the Chesterton Fire Department described as a 'major leak' and forcing the evacuation of several buildings.

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Chesterton Tribune

Suicides surge in county; seek help, Coroner urges

A surge in suicides this year in Porter County is prompting Coroner Vicki Deppe to urge persons considering suicide to seek professional help immediately.

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Chesterton Tribune

Chesterton got advance notice of huge new subdivision, Porter says

Porter officials confirmed Wednesday that a 190-home subdivision, approved last night by the Porter Plan Commission, was discussed more than 18 months ago with Chesterton's former utility superintendent.

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