Mark Pishkur

NWI “Hobo Catch and Release” Program Remains Controversial

By Mark Pishkur - October 12, 2022

  NWI “Hobo Catch and Release” Program Remains Controversial   LAKE COUNTY- As Autumn brings colder nights and the threat of frost, Indiana A&M teams have resumed the state’s Hobo Migration Assistance and Monitoring (HMAM) program. A joint project between the state’s Department of Fish and Game and Indiana A&M’s Sociology and Public Health departments,…

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Unbearable Sexual Tension Relieved by Opening of New Popeyes

By Mark Pishkur - September 28, 2022

Unbearable Sexual Tension Relieved by Opening of New Popeyes   CROWN POINT- Nearly two years after news reports emerged that a Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen was planning to open at Summit and Broadway, the people of Crown Point can finally be said to have ready access to legs, thighs, and sweet sweet honey covered southern style…

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Rejected Auto Dealership Billboards

By Mark Pishkur - September 14, 2022

  “McLovin.” “Save Ferris.” “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” A rash of movie nostalgia themed highway billboards plugging local auto dealerships seems to have swept over NorthWest Indiana in the past few months. But advertising isn’t something that just happens effortlessly. For every billboard you see, someone in a local advertising agency had to…

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LOCAL 219 CONNECTION: LOCAL PERKS FOR LOCAL VIEWERS

By Mark Pishkur - September 1, 2022
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FRIEND REQUEST: BAILEY MCMANUS OF DESERT RAIN EARRINGS

By Mark Pishkur - September 1, 2022

Bailey McManus was presented the right opportunity at the right time when she decided to use her passion for design to start her own earrings business. Through the encouragement of her parents, willingness to learn, and desire to help others feel beautiful, she discovered a deeper potential within herself and increased faith in God. LOCAL…

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Uneasy Peace falls on Crown Point as Burger King Reopens

By Mark Pishkur - August 24, 2022

  CROWN POINT- After nearly two years of civil unrest, open defiance of the law, and disruption of daily life in the wake of the Burger King location on Crown Point’s Main Street closure due to a kitchen fire, local authorities report that a fragile semblance of normalcy has returned to the Northwest Indiana town.…

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FRIEND REQUEST: KELLY DYKSTRA OF THE CEDAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET

By Mark Pishkur - August 23, 2022

Kelly Dykstra called wanting to participate in the Cedar Lake Farmers Market and ended up organizing and operating the event over the last three years. From 25 to now a maximum of 130 vendors the Cedar Lake Farmers Market has grown significantly through the passion Kelly has for business success and helping others achieve their…

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FRIEND REQUEST: BARBARA LITTLES OF HEAD GAMES SALON

By Mark Pishkur - August 18, 2022

Barbara Littles didn’t dream of being a hair stylist from a young girl or even style her friends’ hair as a hobby. Rather she wasn’t a fan of school work and jumped on the opportunity to start beauty school her senior year in order to shorten her day. Fortunately she stayed with the career and…

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Brit News Giant Seeks Local 219 Buyout

By Mark Pishkur - August 10, 2022

MOGDEN ON THAMES- Seeking to expand its already massive media holdings within the English-Speaking world, tabloid publisher Pelican House Newspaper Group, publisher of London’s Daily Wireless, has announced its intent to acquire the Local 219 Media Company in an attempt to throw its hat into the Chicago media market at a reasonable price. Speaking on…

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FRIEND REQUEST: CHRIS MENDOZA OF BLACKLISTED TATTOO LOUNGE

By Mark Pishkur - August 10, 2022

Artistic ability runs in Chris Mendoza’s family and made the most sense to pursue a career in following his high school graduation. His initiative at a young age, a successful, brotherly mentor, and a natural skill set has resulted in a respected reputation after 13 years of tattooing. LOCAL 219: Was it hobbies, circumstances, or…

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FRIEND REQUEST: DOCTOR TIMOTHY SURBER OF STEVENSON, FAIRCHILD & SURBER ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

By Mark Pishkur - August 3, 2022

Doctor Timothy Surber knew he wanted to be an oral surgeon since having the opportunity to shadow one as a young teenager. With the structure and love of his parents, wisdom from mentors, and support of college best friends he has risen to professional success with the opportunity to enhance a patient’s quality of life…

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Craft Malt Liquor Microbrewery Coming to Crown Point’s Square

By Mark Pishkur - July 27, 2022

CROWN POINT- Milosh Cassavettes’ family has owned and operated restaurants in Northwest Indiana since the 1930s, but his newest venture is the family’s first foray into the world of craft beverages. After decades managing The Pythagorean, a family restaurant in Hammond his parents owned along with his aunt and uncle, Cassavettes has set his sight…

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FRIEND REQUEST: REGINO RAMIREZ OF COURT STREET BURRITO

By Mark Pishkur - July 26, 2022

From earning cash as a kid by helping out the neighborhood seniors to owning his own successful restaurant Regino has known the value of hard work and persistence. With family by his side and Mexican food his customers crave he’s built a name for himself known throughout the region. He’s got a good thing going…

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FRIEND REQUEST: DEREK WILLIAMS OF STRACK & VAN TIL

By Mark Pishkur - July 19, 2022

Derek Williams radiates pure unfiltered joy. Before he even knew my name he was grinning, excited for whatever conversation was about to take place. An employee of Strack & Van Til for nearly five years, it’s no wonder why he stands out to his customers or why he was suggested to be interviewed for this…

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FRIEND REQUEST: NATHAN BOTTORFF OF WALGREENS

By Mark Pishkur - July 15, 2022

Over the years, nearly every time I walked into the Walgreens off of south Court Street in Crown Point, I was greeted by a deep friendly voice welcoming me to the store. My curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to sit down with Nathan Bottorff, a Sales Representative of Walgreens for close…

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Local Insights: Horoscopes for July 13 to Mid-August 2022

By Mark Pishkur - July 13, 2022

GEMINI  (May 21–June 21) An emphasis on romantic partnerships, money, and travel will have Gemini tempted to pin a lot of hopes on their partners in the coming month, but pinning an AirTag on them is probably a better idea. CANCER  (June 22–July 22) Cancer are represented by the sign of the crab, and as…

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FRIEND REQUEST: DEAN RICCI OF RICCI’S LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

By Mark Pishkur - July 5, 2022

Dean Ricci’s hard work ethic has been obvious since he was ten years old and first began cutting grass for income. He never dreamed his vision would expand into the multi-million dollar business it is today. With the support of his wife, family, and friends Dean has been able to maintain a healthy work life…

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The Ultimate Guide to the Fourth of July

By Mark Pishkur - June 30, 2022

Friday July 1st:  *Friday, July 1st-Monday, July 4th: Cedar Lake SummerFest  (Cedar Lake) 9:30PM Fireworks on the Lake  (La Porte) 3PM-9PM Red, Wine, and Brew  (Schererville) 5PM Rohrman Park Festival/9PM Fireworks  Saturday, July 2nd:  (Cedar Lake) 10AM Summerfest Parade  (Highland) 1:30PM Kiddie Parade  (La Porte) 9PM Light Up The Darkness(Drones & Fireworks Show) *Tickets must…

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LOCAL NETWORK: All Your Region Internet News for June 2022!!!

By Mark Pishkur - June 22, 2022

  Howdy Localistas! It’s me, your friendly local internet beat reporter here to ping you with all the data about the hot gossip and talk that the “lamestream media” isn’t reporting from your local Facebook groups here in Northwest Indiana!  From Whiting to Winfield to Windows ’98, your web crawl is over if you’re looking…

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FRIEND REQUEST: DAWN MAGAGNOTTI OF HAVEN REALTY HOMES

By Mark Pishkur - June 14, 2022

Dawn Magagnotti first started in real estate over a decade ago but didn’t fully realize her passion for helping others find their dream homes until she reentered the industry in 2014. With a genuine smile and cheerful demeanor I could see how Dawn’s clients could quickly feel comfortable and confident as they embarked on their…

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Opinion: Nobody Rocks The Region like the MRI Center in Merrillville Just off Broadway

By Mark Pishkur - June 8, 2022

I’ve been rocking for years. Decades, to be honest. From my earliest days buying hits of the late 1980s to the dawn of Alternative Rock and Grunge in the 1990s, to my Hardcore phase in the early 2000s; if it rocked in Chicagoland, I was there for it. Well, that’s almost true. I wasn’t there…

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