On the serene, undisturbed waters of Marquette Lagoon, nearly 20 people geared up for the annual Canoemobile Voyage. Four canoes filled with kids and adults pushed off from the shore. Participants quickly settled into a rhythm: left, splash; right, splash. Over and over, they traversed the transparent lagoon, framed by tall grasses, shimmering waters, and […]
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Gary’s ‘Magic Water’ Well Invites Community to the Outdoors
Editor’s note: Subsequent testing has found elevated levels of arsenic in the Chase Street well’s water, exceeding federal safety limits. In October, officials temporarily shut off the well and posted a warning sign advising residents of potential health risks. Nestled at an unassuming corner in Gary, sandwiched between construction trucks and railroad tracks, lies a “nonstop […]
