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Published reports say a Hammond man, and a member of the Hutaree militia group based out of Michigan, along with another member, are suing three FBI agents and a state trooper, saying their constitutional rights were violated in a 2010 raid on their homes. Thomas Piatek, of Hammond, and a Manchester man reportedly filed the federal lawsuit last month, and are seeking at least 25-thousand dollars in damages for each for the lawsuit's 16 counts. The pair were part of group of Hutaree Militia members accused of plotting to kill law enforcement with guns and bombs, but the case was thrown out of court due to lack of evidence.
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Read more: Authorities Seeking Info Regarding Hammond Fugitive
Read more: New Trial Date For Man Accused of Killing His Mother
In Hammond, firefighters were called another abandoned home fire this morning. Chief Jeff Smith says they received the call at three this morning and spent about an hour and a half at the scene, located in the 800 block of State Street, one block from Sunday's abandoned house fire on Sibley Street, which was two blocks from another vacant house fire on April 1st. Chief Smith says this time though there was power at the two-story home. The fire is believed to have originated in an enclosed wooden back porch area, and when crews arrived the back of the home was engulfed in flames. Chief Smith says this is the sixth fire in the last week, and their inspection department is investigating the fire, which at this time is being considered suspicious, and asks anyone in that area to report any unusual activity to report it.
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(Photo Courtesy of the Times)
Authorities now say there may be a second person of interest regarding the death of 76 year old Mary Austgen of St. John. The Times reports investigators say a suspect caught on surveillance cameras with the victim inside the parking garage at the Majestic Star Casino, where the victim was later found dead in her vehicle, was also captured on camera getting into the passenger side of a black vehicle at the casino. According to the article, it remains unknown at this time if the victim knew the suspect, as still photos show her getting into the her vehicle with man, described as wearing a black jacket, a black Harley-Davidson hat with an orange flame, black sunglasses, and holding a black backpack. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gary or Griffith Police.
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Read more: 2nd Person of Interest Being Saught in Austgen Death
The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority is moving ahead on a public-private partnership plan they hope will bring in at least 100-million dollars for airport development. The board today voted six-to-one to the idea of seeking private investors by this August, according to the proposed timetable. A joint city/airport committee will seek out the proposals. On June 15th, the Gary Airport control tower is among 149 towers across the country slated to close due to sequester cuts. The closure date, which was originally later this month (April 21), was extended by the Federal Aviation Administration last Friday.
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In East Chicago, the first of a series of public meetings is scheduled tonight (Mon April 8) on a proposed City University Campus – what would be the city's first community college. The facility would be at the site of the former Eugene Field Elementary School. Other town hall meetings are coming up this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to get public input.
Meeting schedule:
TOWN HALL MEETINGS
MON., APRIL 8, 2013
HERITAGE HALL
@ 5:00 PM
WED., APRIL 10, 2013
ROXANNA
@ 5:00 PM
THUR., APRIL 11, 2013
RILEY PARK
@ 5:00 PM
FRI., APRIL 12, 2013
FIELD SCHOOL
@ 5:00 PM
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The death of a Gary man whose body was found at 37th Avenue and Tyler Street in Gary Sunday night has been ruled a homicide. The Lake County Coroners office says 40-year-old Pierre Dennis suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene just before 11 pm. Gary Police Public Information Officer Corporal Gabrielle King says a concerned citizen driving past the alley saw what appeared to be someone in the alley and dialed 911. When police responded, they found Dennis unresponsive, authorities say. Gary Police and the Lake County Crime Lab are investigating, and anyone with information is asked to contact Gary Police\ and ask for Corporal James Nielsen.
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The city of Portage is beginning the process of creating a Highway 20 Corridor Plan between the Interstate 94 viaduct and Salt Creek Bridge... looking at streetscape, signage, economic development and other elements... and the community is encouraged to attend a vision workshop tonight [Apr 8]. Portage Mayor James Snyder told us during a recent Region Newsmakers interview that some work is already underway. Tonight's interactive workshop starting at 7 at Woodland Park will allow attendees to map out their concerns, and talk about what they like now and what they'd like to change.
To hear more about the Corridor Plan from Mayor James Snyder, visit Region Newsmakers for our interview here at our website.
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In Griffith, town officials say the 400 block of North Cline Avenue will be closed to traffic today [Monday April 8] through the end of June (Jun 30) for storm sewer installation.
Truck detour route will be Wiggs Avenue to the West. Northbound truck traffic should utilize West Main St. to Wiggs, proceed North on Wiggs to 45th Ave., East on 45th to Cline.
Southbound truck traffic should utilize west 45th to Wiggs, proceed south on Wiggs to Main St., east on Main St. to Cline Ave. Questions can be directed to Griffith Public Works at (219) 924-3838.
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Indiana Governor Mike Pence today issued a statement regarding the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
"Today, we mourn the loss of Margaret Thatcher, a dynamic leader who devoted her career to advancing economic freedom and individual liberty. At a time when the world needed bold vision and principled leadership, she inspired a generation to confront economic malaise and threats to freedom everywhere. Her passion and vision helped reshape the course of history and helped end the Cold War.
Along with millions of Hoosiers, the First Lady and I extend our utmost gratitude for Margaret Thatcher's work, and, during this difficult time, we offer our prayers and deepest condolences to her family, friends and all those she held dear."
A spokesperson for the Thatcher family said the 87-year-old baroness died peacefully this morning after suffering a stroke. Thatcher was Great Britain's first female prime minister.
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Read more: Governor's Statement on Death of Margaret Thatcher
| Monday, April 8th 5:30 p.m. - *Guerin Prep vs. Chicago Christian Wednesday, April 10th 4:30 p.m. - *West Side vs. Gavit 7:30 p.m. - *Hales Franciscan vs. St. Patrick Friday, April 12th 4:30 p.m. - *TF North vs. TF South 7:30 p.m. - *Westville vs. Hammond Academy |
Saturday, April 13th 4:00 p.m. - *Kankakee Valley vs. Thea Bowman 7:00 p.m. - *Bishop Noll vs. Lowell Monday, April 15th 4:30 p.m. - *Lake Station vs. River Forest Wednesday, April 17th 6:30 p.m. - *North Newton vs. South Newton Friday, April 19th 4:30 p.m. - *Lew Wallace vs. Roosevelt 7:30 p.m. - *East Chicago vs. MC Marquette Saturday, April 20th 1:00 p.m. - *Michigan City vs. Boone Grove 4:00 p.m. - *Chesterton vs. Griffith 7:00 p.m. - *Victory Christian vs. Calumet Christian *indicates home team |
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