Leaport County approves alcohol permit for 910 Entertainment at restored former fire station
July 02, 2026 | Kingsford Heights, LaPorte County, Indiana
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The Leaport County Alcoholic Beverage Commission (Board Two) on July 2 approved a new river and lake permit for RR4643891, DBA 910 Entertainment, clearing the way for alcohol service at a restored 1907 former fire station that its owner says will operate as a restaurant and event venue.
Attorney Bart Haramman, representing applicant 910 Entertainment LLC, told the board the permit would "complement" the venue’s planned use for weddings, private events and restaurant service and described written safety policies including ID checks, wristbands for special events, procedures to refuse service to intoxicated patrons and incident documentation. Owner Dudley Ber said the restoration — including a large exterior mural — is intended to make the site "a kind of a gathering place" and support local businesses and nonprofits.
Ber described three revenue "buckets": regular restaurant service with weekend entertainment, ticketed higher-tier events, and rentals for private celebrations such as weddings. He said the second-floor suites will provide daytime foot traffic that supports the on-site coffee bar and restaurant. The board questioned the applicant about parking and hours; Ber said he acquired and deeded an adjacent lot to provide parking and estimated the lot holds "north of 25" spaces but did not provide an exact count. Board members reminded the applicant that outdoor music and late-hour activity must comply with local noise ordinances.
After discussion, a board member moved to approve the permit, another seconded, and the board voted in favor. The board congratulated the applicant and advised him to adhere to the stated alcohol policies and local ordinances going forward.
The permit approval followed routine application verification: the owner affirmed under oath that he had prepared and reviewed the application, that it was his first Indiana alcoholic beverage permit, and that written ID policies and termination for illegal sales were in place. The board approved the item without additional conditions recorded on the transcript.
The meeting then moved on to other business; Board Two approved its June minutes later in the session.
Attorney Bart Haramman, representing applicant 910 Entertainment LLC, told the board the permit would "complement" the venue’s planned use for weddings, private events and restaurant service and described written safety policies including ID checks, wristbands for special events, procedures to refuse service to intoxicated patrons and incident documentation. Owner Dudley Ber said the restoration — including a large exterior mural — is intended to make the site "a kind of a gathering place" and support local businesses and nonprofits.
Ber described three revenue "buckets": regular restaurant service with weekend entertainment, ticketed higher-tier events, and rentals for private celebrations such as weddings. He said the second-floor suites will provide daytime foot traffic that supports the on-site coffee bar and restaurant. The board questioned the applicant about parking and hours; Ber said he acquired and deeded an adjacent lot to provide parking and estimated the lot holds "north of 25" spaces but did not provide an exact count. Board members reminded the applicant that outdoor music and late-hour activity must comply with local noise ordinances.
After discussion, a board member moved to approve the permit, another seconded, and the board voted in favor. The board congratulated the applicant and advised him to adhere to the stated alcohol policies and local ordinances going forward.
The permit approval followed routine application verification: the owner affirmed under oath that he had prepared and reviewed the application, that it was his first Indiana alcoholic beverage permit, and that written ID policies and termination for illegal sales were in place. The board approved the item without additional conditions recorded on the transcript.
The meeting then moved on to other business; Board Two approved its June minutes later in the session.
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