THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 19, Number 20 Thursday, May 22, 2003 Memorial Day THE Page 2 May 22, 2003 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles -
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