Nearly 400 attendees enjoyed the races, food, entertainment and other 1980s-themed fun of the third annual Footloose. The family-friendly event drew in local community members as well as visitors from throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest including Michigan …
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Spring arrived early for the Town of Burns Harbor as the Park Department hosted another successful Easter Egg Hunt and first-ever Spectacular Egg Hunt for children with special needs. More than 400 children and their families attended the event this past …
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The Town of Burns Harbor continued progress towards economic and community growth, favorably reinstating its development team to facilitate progress and identity of the town. The Redevelopment Commission (RDC), composed of all new leadership who took office …
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The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced the Town of Burns Harbor was named a 2015 IACT Community Achievement Award winner for its community visioning process in the less than 4,000 population category. The town received its award during …
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Burns Harbor reorganized its leadership structure, focusing on the continuation of long-term development and evolution of the town’s identity. Gene Weibl was named President of the Redevelopment Commission (RDC) by a unanimous vote at the Commission’s …
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Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission (RDC) President Greg Miller recently stepped down from the position. Miller — who also served on the Town Council (at large) and as Vice President of the Sanitary Board — submitted his formal letter of resignation …
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The Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission (RDC) celebrated a large turnout and overall positive momentum towards future development of the town at a community update meeting held July 9. Touted as the “largest gathering of local residents, community …
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The Burns Harbor Park Department Footloose 5K celebrated a successful second annual event with more than 300 participants in attendance. The 1980s-inspired event drew in local community members as well as regional running enthusiasts of all ages June 27 at …
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The Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission (RDC) announced LiveWorkLearnPlay Inc. (LWLP) will assist in facilitating long-term development as well as implementation towards a sustainable economic environment and identity of the town. The RDC’s five voting …
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The Town of Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission (RDC) President Greg Miller and staff member Joe Rurode successfully completed an economic development course. The Indiana Economic Development Course took place the week of Jan. 12 to 16 at the Horizon …
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