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Dee Dotson

Merrillville

Producer and Host at WLPR-FM (Lowell, IN)

Reporter, Talk Show Host/Producer, Podcast Host #newsjunkie #NWI news tips to [email protected] https://t.co/bFSZ3M1u8p….

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  • 2 weeks ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Dee Dotson

    Today: Earlier this week, the city of Gary won a $100 million proposal to build the new Lake County Convention Center. With investments in economic development, public transit, and public schools, the Steel City is moving forward. We revisit our conversation with Mayor Eddie Melton. In our new series, "Meet the Mayor," Lakeshore Public Media takes an up-close look at municipal leaders, starting with Mayor Eddie D. Melton of Gary, Indiana. Founded in 1906 and named after manufacturing giant Elbert H.

  • 3 weeks ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Dee Dotson

    The Calumet Township Trustee will host a Spring 2025 Safety Net Symposium titled "Building Stronger Communities Together" on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Marquette Park Pavilion in Gary, Indiana. This event aims to enhance collaboration, raise awareness, and develop solutions for critical support services that uplift the most vulnerable residents of Gary and Unincorporated Calumet Township.

  • 3 weeks ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Dee Dotson

    Today:Lakeshore Public Media’s “Building Blocks” initiative is a multimedia project focused on early childhood development and the challenges faced by families in Northwest Indiana. It aims to promote high-quality early learning and provide vital resources for families with young children. In this episode of "Building Blocks: The Podcast," host Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer talks with Rachel Lieske about the importance of early speech-language intervention and the role of play in child development.

  • 3 weeks ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Dee Dotson

    The Lake County Convention Center is a proposed large-scale venue in Lake County, Indiana, currently being considered by the Lake County Board of Commissioners. Two potential locations are under discussion: one in Gary, near the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, and another in Hobart, close to Patriot Park. In 2023, Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, as a state senator, sponsored Senate Bill 434 to create the Lake County Convention and Economic Development Fund.

  • 4 weeks ago | lakeshorepublicmedia.org | Dee Dotson

    Today:Lakeshore Public Media's "Building Blocks" initiative is dedicated to exploring early childhood development and supporting families in Northwest Indiana. We bring you the latest episode of "Building Blocks: The Podcast," where host Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer talks with Rachel Lieske about her transition from preschool teaching to overseeing early childhood programs at Immanuel Lutheran School, highlighting the significance of curiosity, exploration, and unstructured play in young learning.

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Dee Dotson
Dee Dotson @_DeeDotson
26 Mar 25

#ProtectMyPublicMedia #NPR #PBS

David Folkenflik
David Folkenflik @davidfolkenflik

A House oversight subcommittee led by US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene seeks to put PBS and NPR in the hot seat later this morning. I'll be covering it along with my colleague Scott Neuman. The background and the stakes in my story below 👇

Dee Dotson
Dee Dotson @_DeeDotson
18 Jan 25

If you’re from the Greater Chicagoland area then you definitely remember the Rita Crumdwell story? I love a good investigation y’all and @DivaLaci host of #scamgoddess on Hulu is doing a good job of digging into the details. Cant wait for more episodes.

Dee Dotson
Dee Dotson @_DeeDotson
24 Dec 24

RT @nwi_jsp: United Way Northwest Indiana names Chris White new CEO https://t.co/CwCA5C5pKT via @nwi