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jawanda j. derico: May god be you and your family at a time like this Jada will be watching over you and your family.May she rest in peace ... More
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Duh: these dummys are about the only type of criminals our cops can catch. ... More
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action: loved it as a teen, and would welcome its comeback! enjoyed many "good times" at US 30 DRAGSTRIP! bring her back - yes! ... More
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Curious Commentator: Did Northwest Indiana run out of news? Enough with this story. How about something fresh? ... More
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doctors samples and dollars: sad, but true, too many PRESCRIPTION DRUGS are handed out like CANDY, and not only in the case of michael.these so-called DOCTORS are the ROOT of the problem. people in any area in the country can fi ... More
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Conservative: Is Conservative paying 20 years on roads that last 15? Is Conservative building 2 roads with absolutely no tax basis, but require a crew of city workers now to trim the lawn? Is conservative putting ... More
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Ok Let Them Have It: With a secret ballot. Period. If they vote they want a union, so be it.This EFCA is a farce perpetrated by union thugs to intimidate people with public voting. Stupid idea for workers who don't want a ... More
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Suzanne Standiford: How about an inexpensive V-Line pass to the existing skate park for skaters only? They could meet downtown to get the bus. ... More
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