Chesterton Building Department combing dusty municipal records for background on 1930 sewer main project

Chesterton Building Department combing dusty municipal records for background on 1930 sewer main project In February 1922, the Chesterton Tribune broke a double-barreled news story of historic significance: The Chesterton China Factory had begun making porcelain, and the Chesterton Town Board had engaged the services of South Bend engineer Charles W....

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Kudos to Chesterton Assistant Street Commissioner Dan Moy for expediting vital phase of Downtown parking lot project

Kudos to Chesterton Assistant Street Commissioner Dan Moy for expediting vital phase of Downtown parking lot project The relocation of utilities—both underground and overhead—is often a mission-critical part of any infrastructure project. Last year a natural-gas service at the town hall had to be moved as part of the demolition of the old police station. A...

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Chuck Lukmann to leave the legal representation of the Town of Chesterton to his partners at HWL

Chuck Lukmann to leave the legal representation of the Town of Chesterton to his partners at HWL Chuck Lukmann, for 45 years the Chesterton Town Attorney, announced his decision at the Town Council’s meeting Monday night, Feb. 24, to slow down and step away from his representation of town, as he begins to position himself for retirement....

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Chesterton Building Commissioner Mark O’Dell reports nearly 100M in commercial and institutional economic development over last three years

Chesterton Building Commissioner Mark O’Dell reports nearly 100M in commercial and institutional economic development over last three years Chesterton Building Commissioner Mark O’Dell had a pretty simple point to make at the Town Council’s meeting Monday night, Feb. 10. Namely, that it’s easy to forget—or simply to overlook—that the sheer quantity of concrete and brick and...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, February 13 – February 16

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, February 13 – February 16 Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day sweeps into Northern Indiana! Grab your special someone and head out to one of the many special events happening in the area. From dinner to pottery to walks in the moonlight, you’ll be feeling the love this...

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Dan Amling of Duneland Diamond is the brains and brawn behind the baseball field at Chesterton Park

Dan Amling of Duneland Diamond is the brains and brawn behind the baseball field at Chesterton Park Over the years, the Duneland Diamond Family has done a remarkable job of modernizing, rehabbing, and maintaining the baseball field in Chesterton Park, at the northwest corner of West Porter Ave. and South Fifth Street. In season you’ll be able to...

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Chesterton Town Attorney Connor Nolan remembers the late Bob Welsh

Chesterton Town Attorney Connor Nolan remembers the late Bob Welsh For nearly half a century—since 1980—the law firm of Harris & Welsh, subsequently Harris Welsh & Lukmann, has been representing the Town of Chesterton and protecting its interests. Mike Harris founded the firm in 1965, Bob Welsh joined it...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, January 16 – January 19

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, January 16 – January 19 Despite its best efforts, the weather hasn’t managed to keep the fun out of Northern Indiana yet! With tribute bands, learning opportunities, and chances to get out into the snow, this weekend is set to be a fun one here in Northern Indiana! Take a...

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