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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: Festive Events, Arts and Culture, Politics, Environmental Issues, Entertainment Events
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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: Health and Safety at School, Environmental Issues
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Worker critically hurt in fall into manure pit
GRIFFIN, Ind. (AP) — A worker at a southwestern Indiana pig operation has been critically injured after falling into a pit filled with hog manure. Griffin Fire Chief Tim Compton tells the Evansville Courier & Press (http://bit.ly/VTZvsC ) that...Tags: Environmental Issues
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Local farmers now concerned about flooding caused by former ethanol plant
The city says it is working hard to find a new operator to reopen South Bend’s former ethanol plant soon, but if that doesn’t pan out, sewer bills in the city will go up. Public Works Director Eric Horvath said New Energy Corporation...
Tags: Biofuels, Renewable Energy, Water Supply, Bankruptcy, Environmental Issues
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'Faith response to climate change' -- Churches work to reduce carbon footprint
KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — Indiana churches are cutting down their carbon footprint as part of a statewide initiative to promote "a faith response to climate change." The goal is to not only help the environment, but also save money. Hoosier Interfaith...
Tags: Weather, Belief and Faith, Religion and Belief, Conservation, Environmental Issues
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Expanded programs help NIPSCO customers save money and energy
MERRILLVILLE – If you’re looking to cut your energy bill, NIPSCO has a plan. NIPSCO is expanding its programs for homes and businesses that invest in energy efficient equipment by adding new money and energy-saving product rebates. “...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Environmental Issues, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Business, Energy Resources
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US seen exceeding Saudi oil production by 2020
The International Energy Agency expects the United States to become the world's largest oil producer by around 2020, temporarily overtaking Saudi Arabia, thanks to increased output achieved by new exploration technologies. The World Energy Outlook 2012...
Tags: Saudi Arabia, International Energy, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issues
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Business heats up for high-temp manufacturer
South Bend TribuneNEW CARLISLE -- Unifrax, descended from the Carborundum ceramic fiber insulation company that opened a New Carlisle plant more than 40 years ago, has enjoyed rapid global growth in the last decade. The New Carlisle operation, with 150 employees in a 300,...Tags: Plant Openings, BP Plc, Economy, Business and Finance, Czech Republic, Environmental Issues
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GM offers big discounts to boost Volt sales
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors rolled out the Chevrolet Volt two years ago with lofty sales goals and the promise of a new technology that someday would help end America's dependence on oil. So it seemed like a good thing in August when sales of the...Tags: Services and Shopping, Automotive Equipment, Economy, Business and Finance, Environmental Issues, Taxation
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Notre Dame professors receive Defense research grants
South Bend Tribune Staff ReportSOUTH BEND -- Two electrical engineering professors at the University of Notre Dame, Debdeep Jena and Thomas Pratt, each have received research grants from the U.S. Department of Defense. The grants together total more than $650,000. The money will be...Tags: Science and Technology, Education, Research, University of Notre Dame, Environmental Issues
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Go ahead given for Wyatt wind project; Turbine not expected to lower rates.
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND – After more than a year of study, the board of the St. Joseph County Regional Water and Sewer District has decided to go ahead with a wind project at the district's wastewater treatment plant in Wyatt. The project represents the first of...Tags: Environmental Issues, Banking, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Gas price likely won't set record this summer
NEW YORK (AP) — Gasoline prices likely won't set any records this summer, thanks to a recent drop in the price of oil. The government on Tuesday slashed its forecast for average gas prices to $3.79 per gallon for the summer driving season. That's...
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