Joseph S. Pete

Lost Treasures of Indiana Book Signing In his new Lost Treasures of Indiana book, author and award-winning journalist Joseph S. Pete explores lesser-known histories of the Hoosier State, such as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s first-ever

I'll be signing copies of Lost Treasures of Indiana from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tiny's Coffee Bar.
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New book credits Hammond Times with planting seeds for The Onion New book on The Onion credits The Hammond Times as inspiring the nation's biggest and best known satirical publication.

"The Onion's story begins in the 1970s with a real newspaper: The Hammond Times of Hammond, Indiana."
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Gas prices plunge in Northwest Indiana after Thanksgiving travel rush ends, snowfall mounts Gas prices plummeted by 22.5 cents a gallon after the Thanksgiving travel rush ended and a winter storm dumped up to 10 inches of snow on the Region, leading people

Gas prices plunge in Northwest Indiana after Thanksgiving travel rush ends, snowfall mounts
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Woman arrested after leaving 1-year-old and 5-year-old kids alone at home A woman with a warrant was arrested by the Porter County Sheriff's Office after leaving a 1-year-old child and 5-year-old child alone at home.

Woman arrested after leaving 1-year-old and 5-year-old kids alone at home
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Missing Lowell teen found safe, mother confirms A 14-year-old from Lowell who was missing since Nov. 23 has been found according to his family.

Missing Lowell teen found safe, mother confirms
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Davich: Missing teenager triggers parent's worst fear, judgment from haters Madison “Ever” Dahl, 14, was last seen Nov. 23 at the Denny’s restaurant in Hebron: "We’ve gotten a lot of hate when people find out that Ever goes by he/him," his mother said.

Davich: Missing teenager triggers parent's worst fear
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2025 Holiday Author Fair - Indiana Historical Society Are you ready for the Indiana Historical Society’s favorite book event of the year? The annual Holiday Author Fair is just the place to find the perfect read for you — or someone who needs a gift! Thi...

The Indiana Historical Society's 2025 Holiday Author Fair will feature the great Michael Kortya, a former governor and local hot dog enthusiast Joseph S. Pete.
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Family to hold press conference to spread information on missing teen The family of missing teenager Madison "Everest" Dahl, 14, will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday outside the Dean and Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville.

Family to hold press conference to spread information on missing teen
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BOOK TALK: Signing in Indy this Saturday!
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Business park expected to bring hundreds of jobs to Michigan City Developers, including the former Crown Point mayor David Uran, plan to develop the Tailwinds Business Park that's expected to bring hundreds of jobs to Michigan City.

Business park expected to bring hundreds of jobs to Michigan City
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Raising Cane's coming to Region Raising Cane's is still coming to Schererville.

Raising Cane's coming to Region
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Northwest Indiana targeted in Republican redistricting push Northwest Indiana no longer would be contained in a single congressional district under the proposed redistricting plan unveiled by House Republicans Monday.

Northwest Indiana targeted in Republican redistricting push
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More snow and frigid temperatures hit Region early this week The Region braces for more snow Monday, with Wednesday and Friday bringing additional snow and the season's coldest air, per the NWS.

More snow and frigid temperatures hit Region early this week
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New book credits Hammond Times with planting seeds for The Onion New book on The Onion credits The Hammond Times as inspiring the nation's biggest and best known satirical publication.

New book credits Hammond Times with planting seeds for The Onion
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Region Voices: Cheesemonger 'the Chris Farley of cheese' "I like to get nerdy and curdy with people," cheesemonger Nick Hoehn said.

Region Voices: Cheesemonger 'the Chris Farley of cheese'
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An artist developed the Venetian gardens known as the Blake Gardens as a pastoral retreat outside of South Bend. It's one of the lost treasures in the new Lost Treasures of Indiana book, which would make a good holiday gift for anyone interested in history.

YouTube video by WTTSFM The new book "Lost Treasures of Indiana" on the morning show

The new book "Lost Treasures of Indiana" on the morning show on WTTS FM in Indianapolis
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Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening

A new place in St. John pours margaritas larger than the human stomach.
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New ownership inspires hope for Marquette Mall redevelopment in Michigan City "We can't say much except that it will be an exciting project for the city and they are looking to reinvest on that site."

The Marquette Mall is likely to get a makeover to be more mixed-use.
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Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening

Pizzeria Uno reopened under new ownership.
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New ownership inspires hope for Marquette Mall redevelopment in Michigan City "We can't say much except that it will be an exciting project for the city and they are looking to reinvest on that site."

"We can't say much except that it will be an exciting project for the city, and they are looking to reinvest on that site."
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Region snowfall totals between 5 to 10 inches, NWS says The heaviest snow fell between noon and midnight Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall in areas of Valparaiso and southern LaPorte County totaled between 8 and 10 inches.

Region snowfall totals between 5 to 10 inches, NWS says
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The latest on Raising Cane's
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A new destination dining spot in downtown Valpo just started renovations.
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New ownership inspires hope for Marquette Mall redevelopment in Michigan City "We can't say much except that it will be an exciting project for the city and they are looking to reinvest on that site."

New ownership inspires hope for Marquette Mall redevelopment in Michigan City
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Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening

Business Ins and Outs: Golf Lodge & Aspen Haus, Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, Raising Cane's, La Caretta, Pizzeria Uno and Mediterranean eatery open
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Shoppers keep flocking to malls, big-box stores on Black Friday even though deals stretched out "It is the busiest shopping day of the year," the Southlake Mall JCPenney manager said.

So far, holiday sales have been on pace with or slightly ahead of last year in the Region.
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Lakeshore Public Media lands record-breaking $126,000 donation Lakeshore Public Media landed a record-breaking $126,000 donation after having both its state and federal funding unexpectedly slashed earlier this year.

"It shows the station is not dead in the water."
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'Chicago P.D.' star to appear in Gary's Miller neighborhood A star of the long-running hit NBC show "Chicago P.D." will take the stage at Dialogue Wine Bar in Gary's Miller neighborhood.

The Chicago P.D. actor's appearance was postponed due to the winter storm.
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British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Academy Award for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies The Czech-born Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.

Rosencratz and Guildenstern and Tom Stoppard are dead.
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