Mark Pishkur

FRIEND REQUEST: MOLLY SOMMER OF THE PIPER AND THE PLANT

By Mark Pishkur - October 16, 2023

Molly Sommer, owner of The Piper and the Plant, aims to inspire and unite communities through her new business located in Crown Point. Her passion for plants, bagpiping, and creating…

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THE LOCAL 219 GUIDE TO OCTOBER

By Mark Pishkur - October 1, 2023

Now that the spookiest month of the year is here, don’t miss out on any Halloween festivities- check out our October Guide for things to do this month! October 1…

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FRIEND REQUEST: JORGE SULLON OF THE DESIGN BARN

By Mark Pishkur - September 27, 2023

From cooking at Disney World to owning his own food truck “Mixtura”, Jorge Sullon has an impressive background as a chef. He shares the motive behind his passion for cooking,…

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FRIEND REQUEST: CRYSTAL VANNIEULANDE OF CUP OF JOY CAFE

By Mark Pishkur - August 14, 2023

As of two years ago, Crystal VanNieulande was still searching for her “dream job”. Now, her business Cup of Joy is a staple in her community and is expanding with…

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THE LOCAL 219 END OF SUMMER GUIDE

By Mark Pishkur - August 10, 2023

Even with summer coming to a close, there’s still tons to do in the region. Check out these August and September events and end your summer off right! Friday, August…

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3 Ways to Dominate Your 4th of July Party

By Mark Pishkur - June 29, 2023

It’s summer time, the grill is fired up, but you’re looking for something unique – something that sets you apart from the rest of the basic grillers.  Grilled Pizza: Put…

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE FOURTH OF JULY

By Mark Pishkur - June 22, 2023

Looking for 4th of July plans? The staff here at Local219 did all the work so you don’t have to. Here’s a list of 4th of July events across the…

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PORTAGE LEGALIZES CHICKENS

By Mark Pishkur - May 10, 2023

  PORTAGE INDIANA- May 4th, 2023 The Portage City Council made history this week, passing an ordinance allowing for non-commercial personal ownership of chickens within city limits. The prohibition of…

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Slater Got Engaged!

By Mark Pishkur - April 21, 2023

ACCORDING TO ALAN: On today’s episode we take a deep dive into Slater’s proposal to his girlfriend Gabs, and explore the mindset of getting engaged and what was going through…

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Top 5 Reasons Crown Point is Never Getting a Trader Joe’s

By Mark Pishkur - April 12, 2023

Crown Point social media users regularly state that Trader Joe’s, (the popular grocery chain founded in 1958 in Pasadena California,) would be one of the most desirable additions to their…

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Staff Advice for Best Man and Maid of Honor Speeches

By Mark Pishkur - April 11, 2023

ACCORDING TO ALAN: This week staffers Mark Pishkur and Mike Krzyston joined Alan in the studio for a full investigation into what makes a good or bad Best Man or…

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Alan Talks To Jack Pearson (A Brit)

By Mark Pishkur - April 4, 2023

ACCORDING TO ALAN: In the studio this week was Jack Pearson, who is not only the General Manager of South Shore Jaguar and Land Rover but he’s also British. We…

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According To Alan – We Catch up With Spike Albrecht

By Mark Pishkur - March 22, 2023

ACCORDING TO ALAN: In the studio this week is former Michigan/Purdue great (don’t tell him we called him that) to chat about his experience in college basketball and his new…

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According To Alan – Alan Talks To Justin Skains with Lean Kitchen

By Mark Pishkur - March 16, 2023

ACCORDING TO ALAN: This week Justin Skains joined Alan and Mark Pishkur in the studio to give us an overview of Lean Kitchen, ways to maximize health, and to figure out…

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According To Alan w/ Brian Giarreta & Drew Halliar

By Mark Pishkur - March 3, 2023

ACCORDING TO ALAN: In studio for this episode is Brian Giarreta, a veteran of the marine core and owner of S & T Provisions, along with Drew Halliar from the Advantage…

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MegaMayoCom²Plex nears completion at 109th and I-65

By Mark Pishkur - February 18, 2023

      CROWN POINT- After eight months of construction, the Mega Mayonnaise Commercial Complex is set to finally open for business in Crown Point in just a few weeks.…

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Downstate Mayor Holds Ceremony Pardoning Turkey, Arsonist

By Mark Pishkur - November 23, 2022

    Downstate Mayor Holds Ceremony Pardoning Turkey, Arsonist BURMA, INDIANA– Joining U.S. Presidents dating back to President Lincoln himself as well as countless state governors, Mayor Anderson Tomassi held…

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According To Alan – Alan Talks To A Psychic

By Mark Pishkur - November 15, 2022

ACCORDING TO ALAN IS BACK! This week Alan had Sean & Gina Johns from Crown Point Psychic in studio to talk about manifestation, readings, the afterlife, and what a psychic…

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Top Three Essential Thanksgiving Cocktails

By Mark Pishkur - November 15, 2022

Most families are going to gather this Thanksgiving and drink the classics: beer, whiskey/bourbon, or that stuff one of your cousins randomly bring that they call moonshine. This list is…

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DILL PICKLE DIP LEADS ESSENTIAL DIP LIST

By Mark Pishkur - October 18, 2022

I’m not going to lie to you: appetizers are my jam. Actually, I could probably never eat a meal again and only eat dips if I wouldn’t gain 1000 lbs.…

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Album Revisited: Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic” (1992)

By Mark Pishkur - October 17, 2022

When this album was released I was 10. I only remember it because I somehow had the cassette tape of “The Chronic” and listened to it ad nauseum, that is…

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