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Griffith evaluates Franklin Center building

A few years ago, the town had plans to construct a joint police/fire department building behind their existing buildings, but inflation rates forced officials to cancel those plans..

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How 'High Times' Became the 'Playby' of the Pro-Pot Movement – Rolling Stone

Read an excerpt from Sean Howe's 'Agents of Chaos' about the origins of pro-pot media

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Feds detain a local man accused of brandishing a machine gun on social media

They allege the pistol was equipped with a “Glock switch" that converted it into a machine gun.

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Isadora Duncan's Husband "Discusses" Jews, Lands in Moscow Jail - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Isadora Duncan's Husband "Discusses" Jews, Lands in Moscow Jail - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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Griffith approves large sewer rate hike

After a massive sewage rate hike from Hammond, the Griffith Town Council has approved a major boost in the bills of Griffith consumers.

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Aquinas School in Merrillville celebrates $3 million expansion

Leaders dedicated the $3 million expansion Monday at Aquinas elementary school on the grounds of Holy Martyrs parish.

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Highland plans concession stand modifications

If approved, the project would involve five of the town s six concession stands. The stand at the Meadows subdivision has already been done.

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Highland approves redevelopment report

All redevelopment commissions must submit their reports every year by April 15 to the Department of Local Government Finance

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Griffith homeowners urged to file for property tax bill reductions

A major factor driving the bills upward is the increase in assessed value that many Griffith homes have received, Council President Rick Ryfa said.

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Griffith pleased with committee's work on unsafe buildings

"What once could take one year or longer to get results has now been reduced to weeks and months," Council President Rick Ryfa said. "It s a win for the neighbors

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