Articles Posted January 2011
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Health tips for cold weather safety
Winter weather will still be in the forecast for awhile and temperatures are dropping rapidly, so staying warm and dry can be a challenge. The Indiana State Department of Health recommends Hoosiers take steps to…
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Memory Care Unit to open
by Mike Siroky Rittenhouse Senior Living of Portage is planning another addition next month, with an open house this month. Rittenhouse is behind Lowes off of U.S. Highway 6 in Portage. It offers assisted living,…
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Three helpful tips for renting out your home
Home ownership has always been a part of the American dream, but that may be changing. Uncertainty in the housing market has led many would-be buyers to believe that renting is the better option. According…
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Fashionable, affordable home decorating
Layering is de rigueur in fashion these days – tees, tops, sweaters, whatever. It not only looks smart, it is practical.†If you get a little warm, you can simply peel off a layer or two.†Too…
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Tips to prevent winter household heating fires
Do not let the quest to keep warm this winter turn into a fire-safety hazard. With wintry weather and chilly temperatures come increased risks within the home. Follow these precautions now so your heated home…
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Be aware of carbon monoxide risks when heating your home
State officials are warning that, as the cold weather continues, so do the increased dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.†These dangers are most commonly associated with alternative heating sources, such as small gasoline engines, stoves, generators,…
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Paper or plastic? How about neither
“Paper or plastic?” That is the major question shoppers usually face as they check out at the supermarket. However, both options take a major toll on the environment. It is estimated that somewhere between 500…
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Fundraiser bingo to benefit Holsters for Heroes program
On Jan. 29, the Chesterton American Legion Post 170 will have a fundraiser bingo that will also include 50/50 raffle and live bands. The bingo will start at 1 p.m. and is to raise money…
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Radio One to hold second Midwest Cornhole Bowl
It’s January, which means snowflakes, cabin fever and the Midwest Cornhole Bowl in Northwest Indiana. Radio One Communications stations Indiana 105, X-Rock 103.9, Z-107 and AM-1500 WAKE , along with Miller Lite, invite you to…
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Set your spirits through random acts of kindness
by Easter Becker-Smith The first major news story of the new year was about Ted Williams, a homeless man who was hoping for a job opportunity. A stranger named Doral Chenoweth III stopped, videotaped Williams,…
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