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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 7h

"I met all these people in an abandoned building in Gary, Indiana."
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Demolition looms for Gary's historic City Methodist Church

The demolition of City Methodist Church should go out to bid this coming year, City of Gary spokesman Steve Segura said.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 7h

Diocese of Gary prays for man on death row on eve of execution
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Diocese of Gary prays for man on death row on eve of execution

Members of the Gary dioceses, including Bishop Robert McClory, and others from the public gathered outside the Michigan City state prison to pray for an end to the death penalty.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 7h

Diocese of Gary prays for man on death row on eve of execution
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Diocese of Gary prays for man on death row on eve of execution

Members of the Gary dioceses, including Bishop Robert McClory, and others from the public gathered outside the Michigan City state prison to pray for an end to the death penalty.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 8h

Michigan City courts business investment on Developer Day
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Michigan City courts business investment on Developer Day

The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City led developers on a tour to highlight projects changing the city's skyline and image during Developer Day.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 8h

I'll be on WJOB at 6:15 a.m. tomorrow to discuss my new book Lost Treasures of Indiana.

Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 10h

Indiana's own Burger Chef invented the happy meal. It's one of the Lost Treasures of Indiana featured in my new book. I'll be doing a reading and book signing from 11-2 Saturday at Paul Henry's Art Gallery in Hammond.

Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 12h

WATCH NOW: Masked officers take man in handcuffs from East Chicago bakery www.nwitimes.com/news/local/c...

Masked officers take man in handcuffs from East Chicago bakery

Law enforcement officials say they believe masked officers who arrested a man in East Chicago and drove away in an unmarked car were federal immigration agents.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 14h

Gary International Black Film Festival to showcase creativity www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...

Gary International Black Film Festival to showcase creativity

The 15th Annual Gary International Black Film Festival returns this weekend to showcase cinematic creativity.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 17h

Gen. Lew Wallace composed much of Ben-Hur in his houseboat by Baum's Bridge over the Kankakee River. It's one of the Lost Treasures of Indiana in my new book. I have a reading and book signing from 11-2 Saturday at Paul Henry's Art Gallery in Hammond.

Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 17h

"It would still be amazing if the city could save just the arch columns, which seem to be as solid as the Roman Colosseum."
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Demolition looms for Gary's historic City Methodist Church

The demolition of City Methodist Church should go out to bid this coming year, City of Gary spokesman Steve Segura said.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 18h

"Truly the end of an era for so many people and for so many different reasons."
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Demolition looms for Gary's historic City Methodist Church

The demolition of City Methodist Church should go out to bid this coming year, City of Gary spokesman Steve Segura said.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 18h

Journalists, don't miss the 2025 Chicago Headline Club Media Career Fair tomorrow.
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2025 Chicago Headline Club Media Career Fair - Chicago Headline Club

Whether you’re job hunting, building your network, or just figuring out your next steps, this event is for you. Join the Chicago Headline Club for a day of career development, peer connection, and new...

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 18h

Armed ICE agents kicked off city property early Thursday, Hammond mayor says
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Armed ICE agents kicked off city property early Thursday, Hammond mayor says

"It is deeply concerning that federal agents would enter and use Hammond’s property without permission - especially when the Federal Courthouse is located just one block west of our police headquarter...

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 19h

Demolition looms for Gary's historic City Methodist Church
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Demolition looms for Gary's historic City Methodist Church

The demolition of City Methodist Church should go out to bid this coming year, City of Gary spokesman Steve Segura said.

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William Hazen @williamhazen.bsky.social · 1d

One of the things Noland discussed in his talk was the 10 year TOD target for Double Track NWI of $668M in new development.

Thanks to developments like this, the Double Track NWI project has already hit this target in just one year.

Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 2d

The high-rise should be completed in a few months.
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12-story, $101 million Franklin at 11th Street Station project in downtown Michigan City nearing completion

A 12-story tower with a rooftop sky lounge and sweeping views of Lake Michigan is nearly completion.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 1d

Cleveland-Cliffs selling $475 million in notes
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Cleveland-Cliffs selling $475 million in notes

Cleveland-Cliffs, one of the Region's largest employers, is selling $475 million in notes as it looks to manage its debt.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 1d

Developers eye housing proposals for former Brassie Golf Course in Chesterton www.nwitimes.com/news/local/a...

Developers eye housing proposals for former Brassie Golf Course in Chesterton

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 1d

Valparaiso's Premier Theatre is one of the Lost Treasures of Indiana in my new book. I'll be doing a reading and signing from 11-2 Saturday at Paul Henry's Art Gallery in downtown Hammond.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago Headline Club Joins Legal Fight Over Federal Targeting of Journalists Outside Broadview ICE Facility
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Chicago Headline Club Joins Legal Fight to Defend Journalists at Broadview ICE Facility

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 1d

Region steel mills take toll on public heath, new study finds
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Region steel mills take toll on public heath, new study finds

The study found that the mills collectively release 6,133 tons of fine particulate matter into the air, or the same as 60 coal-filled railcars.

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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 1d

I've been on WISH TV in Indianapolis and Fox 32 Chicago this week to talk about my new history book Lost Treasures of Indiana. I'll be doing a book signing from 11-2 Saturday at Paul Henry's Art Gallery in Hammond.
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Lost Treasures of Indiana book reading and signing - PanoramaNOW Entertainment News

Lost Treasures of Indiana is not another book rehashing the various theories of where the word Hoosier came from or waxing rhapsodic about cornfields,

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