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"Fringe" Group . . .Now That's Not Very Civil

“Fringe” Group . . .Now That’s Not Very Civil

Civility Counts . . .unless you disagree, then you must be marginalized

Times/One Region Harris Poll results January 1, 2018-Happy New Year from your news source that strives to not call you names. Unfortunately for those looking for open and honest debate about one of the most important issues in the area, The Times has chosen to resort to name calling rather than inform or educate. In an…

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Area Residents' Group: South Shore Plans to Take Homes Even if There is NO Funding for West Lake

Area Residents’ Group: South Shore Plans to Take Homes Even if There is NO Funding for West Lake

“Approximately 140 homeowners in Hammond, Munster and Dyer could potentially lose their homes even if the project dies” Julie O’Connor, Concerned Families of the West Lake Corridor Project speaking to Lake County Commissioners

July 20, 2017-With funding for the West Lake Extension of the South Shore railroad facing an uphill battle in congress, a group of area residents is calling on NICTD,…

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Governor to Meet with One Region Tomorrow

Governor to Meet with One Region Tomorrow

May 17, 2017-Governor Eric Holcomb will be in the area tomorrow to sign a a pair of “ceremonial bill signings.” At 9:00 a.m. he will celebrate the signing of House Bill 1144 in Michigan City. House Bill 1144, written by Representative Hal Slager of Schererville, steals local control and gives it to the un-elected Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority(RDA). The bill was pushed by One…

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Munster Officials: Slager Bill Would Create "Shadow Municipality"

Munster Officials: Slager Bill Would Create “Shadow Municipality”

RDA Director Bill Hanna at the Times/One Region Luncheon 2016

March 19, 2017-Town of Munster officials are the latest to public speak out against Hal Slager’s disastrous House Bill 1144. Officials from Gary and Hammond have previously lambasted the bill which would steal money from local schools, police and city services for 30 years with no local control. House Bill 1144 would allow the…

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Griffith to LiveStream Council Meeting on Facebook

Griffith to LiveStream Council Meeting on Facebook

Griffith, East Chicago, Hammond and Cedar Lake are the only towns who have had the fortitude to resist the political pressure applied by Visclosky, One Region and The times.

March 7, 2017-The Town of Griffith is taking a significant step toward transparency tonight as they will livestream the Griffith Town Council on Facebook. The Council is expected to take up Congressman Pete Visclosky’s…

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Munster Gives $5,000 to Times/One Region Over Resident Objections

Munster Gives $5,000 to Times/One Region Over Resident Objections

March 6, 2017-While watching One Region push House Bill 1144, which would take money from the Town of Munster and give it to Visclosky’s Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority, Munster Town Council members voted to provide $5,000 for an annual sponsorship of One Region. One Region is a 501(c)(3) organization admits to pushing a regional agenda, Leah Konrady, President and CEO of One…

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Visclosky, Babcock Say Get on Board or Get Out-You're Stupid!

Visclosky, Babcock Say Get on Board or Get Out-You’re Stupid!

November 17, 2015-Civility Counts! Unless you disagree with the self-appointed leaders of the Region. Don Babcock, “economic development director” for utility monopoly NIPSCO, recently quoted Visclosky saying “when we quit making things, we get stupid.” In a recent One Region/Times article, Don Babcock doubles down on Visclosky’s statement explaining “And I don’t believe we have three-quarters of…

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Visclosky, Babcock Say Get on Board or Get Out-Your Stupid!

Visclosky, Babcock Say Get on Board or Get Out-Your Stupid!

November 17, 2015-Civility Counts! Unless you disagree with the self-appointed leaders of the Region. Don Babcock, “economic development director” for utility monopoly NIPSCO, recently quoted Visclosky saying “when we quit making things, we get stupid.” In a recent One Region/Times article, Don Babcock doubles down on Visclosky’s statement explaining “And I don’t believe we have three-quarters of…

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