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Happy Labor Day from NWIGazette

Happy Labor Day from NWIGazette

Wishing all of our friends a happy holiday weekend. We will be back soon with more great content.

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More Fraud Alleged at Tax Sale Casino Properties

More Fraud Alleged at Tax Sale Casino Properties

Property owner alleges he was never provided notice by Corey Gutierrez even though numerous Court documents state Notice was provided

August 12, 2020-A court filing alleges numerous irregularities at a 2015 tax sale involving properties which ultimately became part of the Gary land based casino footprint. According to documents filed by the Markley Family Trust, they are the owners of property…

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Court Docs: LC Commissioners Approved Straw Bidder then Sued to Cancel Bids

Court Docs: LC Commissioners Approved Straw Bidder then Sued to Cancel Bids

As your elected officials scramble to convince you that they are doing something to address fraud at the tax sale, newly unearthed documents make it clear that the Commissioner’s Attorney Matt Fech instructed the Auditor to disregard the law

August 12, 2020-Recently filed documents make clear that Lake County Commissioner’s Attorney Matthew Fech instructed the Lake County Auditor to disregard…

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Freeman-Wilson's Former Director of Constituent Services, Aruba Travel Partner Indicted

Freeman-Wilson’s Former Director of Constituent Services, Aruba Travel Partner Indicted

Indictment alleges Mary Cossey engaged in a scheme to defraud using the American Express Card and Bank Accounts of “Individual A” and Gary New Day Foundation

August 5, 2020-Mary Cossey, long time friend, employee and confidante of former Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson was indicted in a one count Complaint that was unsealed earlier today. According to allegations in the Complaint, Cossey…

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2 Year Old Airlifted After Hessville Shooting

2 Year Old Airlifted After Hessville Shooting

Sue Marie contributed to this report

July 29, 2020-A child “believed to be approximately two years old” is believed to be in critical condition after being struck by a bullet in the 3300 block of Craig Drive in Hammond. According to Lt. Steven Kellogg of the Hammond Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Kennedy Crossings Apartments for a call of shots fired at approximately 9:30…

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BREAKING: Toddler Shot in Hammond’s Hessville Section

BREAKING: Toddler Shot in Hammond’s Hessville Section

Police are scouring the area for a suspect who fled the scene at approximately 9:40 pm tonight

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July 29, 2020-Hammond Police, EMS and Fire personnel rushed to the Kennedy Crossings apartment at approximately 9:40 p.m. tonight after a report of a young child being shot according to information derived from the scanner. According to the dispatch, a caller…

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Hey @Jack, You May Want to Read the Indiana Supreme Court Case in Pabey v. Pastrick

Hey @Jack, You May Want to Read the Indiana Supreme Court Case in Pabey v. Pastrick

You could also read the MSNBC article explaining how an Indiana Election was stolen with absentee ballots

May 27, 2020-On August 26, 2004, the Indiana Supreme Court took the unprecedented step of overturning a local election. The reason for the decision-voter fraud. In particular, the Court found that Pastrick engaged in ” a deliberate series of actions occurred in the May 6, 2003 primary…

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EXPLOSIVE: RECORDER CANDIDATE TIED TO TAX SALE PROPERTY THAT OWES $265k

EXPLOSIVE: RECORDER CANDIDATE TIED TO TAX SALE PROPERTY THAT OWES $265k

Nick Petrovski is listed as the manager of Cave Property, LLC which is the record owner of 9205 Georgia St, Merrillville. The property owes 0ver $265,000 in property taxes and is on the current tax sale.

May 19, 2018-According to Lake County records, a property owned by Cave Property, LLC is on the current tax sale with a delinquency of $266,026.92. Public records from the State of Indiana…

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Without Notice? Did Repay, Tippy and Allen Push Tax Sale Illegally?

Without Notice? Did Repay, Tippy and Allen Push Tax Sale Illegally?

Indiana Code provides specific, due process, procedures prior to taking properties for delinquent taxes.

May 19, 2020- As the Lake County Commissioner’s Certificate Sale proceeds online, the Gazette has been unable to find a required legal notice announcing the certificate sale. Yesterday, we contacted the office of Lake County Auditor John Petalas who responded promptly that any information…

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Illinois business owners could do jail time under Pritzker's new emergency rules

Illinois business owners could do jail time under Pritzker’s new emergency rules

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May 16, 2020

(The Center Square) – Illinois business owners found guilty of violating the governor’s stay-at-home-orders could land in jail for up to a year under new emergency rules filed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker late Friday, two months into his executive…

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Despite Pandemic, Closed Building, and Federal Investigation, LC Commissioners Push Tax Sale Forward

Despite Pandemic, Closed Building, and Federal Investigation, LC Commissioners Push Tax Sale Forward

May 17, 2020-Lake County Commissioners Mike Repay, Jerry Tippy and Kyle Allen have scheduled a sale of commissioner tax certificates to begin Monday May 18, 2020. The move comes at a time when the Commissioners have closed all Lake County offices due to the Covid-19 crisis. While taxpayers can contact the tax sale department to obtain redemption figures and pay their taxes, that information is…

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Griffith Police Seek Assistance Finding Handicapped Woman

Griffith Police Seek Assistance Finding Handicapped Woman

 If anyone believes that they have seen this woman, or has any knowledge of her whereabouts, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Griffith Police Detective Al Tharp can also be reached at 219-924-7503 ext 252.

May 17, 2020-The Griffith Police Department has issued a Silver Alert after a mentally handicapped woman walked away from a group home in the area of 35th and Cline Avenue at approximately…

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Hammond Demo Contractor Facing Federal Charges Mahmoud "Mike" Alshuaibi, d/b/a IESCO Construction, Inc has been indicted for theft of government funds, wire fraud and making false statements to federal agents.

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Hessville Man Airlifted After Brutal Attack in His Home

Hessville Man Airlifted After Brutal Attack in His Home

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December 15, 2019-Hammond Police are on the scene in the 6500 block of Arkansas after a man was brutally attacked in his home. Initial reports indicated that shots were fired at the scene but Police have not confirmed that at this time. According to information derived from the scanner, Police were called to the area at approximately 5:05 p.m.…

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Hessville Homicide: Hammond Police Seek Info from Public

Hessville Homicide: Hammond Police Seek Info from Public

November 24, 2019-Hammond Police are asking the public for information after a 26 year old woman was shot to death in the parking lot of Coach’s Corner in the 6200 block of Kennedy Avenue. According to a statement, police were summoned to the scene at approximately 1:26 am on November 24. Upon arrival, officers found a woman who had been shot and died at the scene. The victim has been…

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Hammond School Superintendent Announces New Tax Referendum

Hammond School Superintendent Announces New Tax Referendum

Superintendent Scott Miller calmly stated that the Hammond Community School Corp will seek another referendum in 2024.

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November 13, 2019-Appearing on WJOB this morning, Hammond schools Superintendent Scott Miller announced that the School Corporation will seek another referendum in 2024. While it was widely…