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Apr 30 2024

The Weekend Round-Up

Your source for all the happenings in the area this weekend FRIDAY, MAY 3 Ball Diamond Festival at Bulldog Park ...
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Nov 27 2023

FRIEND REQUEST: LIBBY KILLGORE AND COLE BILTGEN OF OVEN MAIDEN

We sat down with Libby Killgore and Cole Biltgen of Oven Maiden who shared their perspective on starting a new ...
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Nov 14 2023

HOLIDAY PARTY LOCATIONS AROUND NWI

Looking for somewhere to host your holiday party? We've compiled a list of awesome locations around the area for small ...
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Nov 1 2023

THE LOCAL 219 GUIDE TO NOVEMBER

Make sure to check out our November guide to stay updated on events you don't want to miss this holiday ...
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Oct 16 2023

FRIEND REQUEST: MOLLY SOMMER OF THE PIPER AND THE PLANT

Molly Sommer, owner of The Piper and the Plant, aims to inspire and unite communities through her new business located ...
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Oct 1 2023

THE LOCAL 219 GUIDE TO OCTOBER

Now that the spookiest month of the year is here, don't miss out on any Halloween festivities- check out our ...
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Top 5 Reasons Crown Point is Never Getting a Trader Joe’s

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 local economy. With 569 current freestanding locations including 17 in the Chicago region alone, we were naturally curious as to why Lake County had not…

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Staff Advice for Best Man and Maid of Honor Speeches

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 Maid of Honor speech. LISTEN HERE:

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Alan Talks To Jack Pearson (A Brit)

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 chat about his path to the states, his professional soccer career, and what it’s like being in the car industry. LISTEN HERE:

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According To Alan – We Catch up With Spike Albrecht

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 endeavors like running a new coffee company and franchisee sales. LISTEN HERE:

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

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 how much protein you should really have every day. LISTEN HERE:

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According To Alan w/ Brian Giarreta & Drew Halliar

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 Insurance Agency to chat about the stresses of owning a business, work/life balance, and a deep dive into what Boot Camp entails if you enlist.…

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MegaMayoCom²Plex nears completion at 109th and I-65

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. The 130,000 square foot facility, which will be used as a film production studio for mayonnaise commercials, is set to be a hub of economic…

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Downstate Mayor Holds Ceremony Pardoning Turkey, Arsonist

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 a ceremony Tuesday night to announce the official pardoning of a turkey in celebration of Thanksgiving, as well as convicted arsonist Douglass Cranberry who has…

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According To Alan – Alan Talks To A Psychic

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 actually does for their clients. You won’t want to miss this one! LISTEN HERE:

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Top Three Essential Thanksgiving Cocktails

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 meant to give you a “leg” up on making this Thanksgiving memorable, and help you dominate your family and friend parties. Pumpkin Spice Mules Are…

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