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Charged Ind. surveyor denies corruption charges
HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — A longtime northwestern Indiana politician indicted on eight federal corruption counts pleaded not guilty Monday and proclaimed his innocence. Lake County Surveyor George Van Til entered the pleas to six felony counts of...Tags: FBI, Conservation, Trials
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State regulations could delay South Bend demolition
The city of South Bend's plan to fix up or tear down 1,000 homes in 1,000 days may be slowing down. City council members Oliver Davis and Valerie Schey brought up those concerns, but in a letter to the city council the mayor's office says the city is...
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Niles council OKs festival donation
South Bend TribuneNILES -- A request Monday night for $2,900 from the city of Niles to support the annual Niles Bluegrass Festival almost ended with festival coordinator Mike Majerek singing the blues. But after considerable discussion regarding the benefits of the 11th...Tags: Energy Saving, Elections, Entertainment Events, Festive Events, Arts and Culture
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Wells planned near former ethanol plant
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- The city is moving ahead with a plan to install as many as four wells in the area surrounding the former ethanol plant in order to draw down the groundwater level there and prevent future basement flooding in the area. Speaking to the...Tags: Renewable Energy, Biofuels, Ethanol
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Indiana may remove falcon from endangered list
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The peregrine falcon, once all but extinct in the Midwest, is poised to come off Indiana's endangered species list this year after what wildlife officials call a "phenomenally successful" recovery. Click here to watch live...
Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Endangered Species, Conservation, Wildlife, Energy Resources
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Foes of S. Indiana fertilizer plant cite Texas blast
ROCKPORT, Ind. (AP) — Opponents of a proposed fertilizer plant in southern Indiana are citing safety concerns arising from last month's deadly explosion at a Texas fertilizer manufacturer as they argue that state officials should block the project....
Tags: Fertilizer, Ohio River, Mining, Explosions, Emergency Incidents
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Families in Ohio cancer cluster suing Whirlpool
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Families whose children have been among dozens sickened in an Ohio cancer cluster for more than a decade are hopeful that they've come up with a cause. Environmental testing paid for by the families found a suspected cancer-...Tags: Plant Openings, Family, Whirlpool Corp., Companies and Corporations, Trials
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IU hiring of diving coach raises degree questions
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana University's hiring of a decorated diving coach to help lead its renowned aquatics program is drawing fire from critics who say his bachelor's degree is bogus and that his selection sends the wrong message to...Tags: Diving, Crime, Law and Justice, Big Ten Conference, Colleges and Universities, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Appeals court rules on ethanol refinery pollutants
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State environmental regulators improperly changed state rules to allow Indiana ethanol refineries to release an extra 150 tons of air pollutants per year, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. The appeals court overturned...
Tags: Natural Resources Defense Council, Renewable Energy, Biofuels, Ethanol, Natural Resource Industry
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Voters approve one of two bond proposals for Lakeshore Public Schools
WSBT-TVSTEVENSVILLE--Lakeshore Public Schools is getting more than $36 million for school improvements after the community voted yes on one of two bond proposals. It was close, though, by only 130 votes. The second proposal which would have built a...Tags: Energy Saving, Health and Safety at School
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Indiana coal-gas bill stalls C02 pipeline project
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Legislation state lawmakers passed last week that the developers of a proposed Indiana coal-gasification plant say effectively kills their project also has dealt a blow to a Texas company's plans for a pipeline that would carry...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Science and Technology, Ohio River, Conservation, Vectren Corp.
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UPDATE: Michigan House OKs bill that could allow hunting of recently-endangered wolves
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led state House passed legislation Thursday that could block voters from deciding whether to halt wolf hunting in Michigan. The measure, which passed on a 72-38 vote with bipartisan support, would give the...
Tags: Elections, Science, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Government
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