CROWN POINT

$1.1M bond, grant might fund street improvements

Crown Point is considering using at least a $1.1 million bond for additional street improvements this year.

City Engineer Tris Miles said the cost of street improvements will only continue to rise, so it's in the city's best interest to do as much as possible while costs are lower.

The city is considering adding traffic signals to the intersections of Indiana Avenue and North Street and Indiana Avenue and Summit Street at a cost of $100,000 for engineering and design. The $500,000 construction cost will come from a grant.

There's also the possibility of adding more streets to the this year's rehabilitation list, which includes repaving. The cost of increasing the list from 10 to about 20 high-priority streets is $400,000.

The city is also considering an enhancement to North Street that would help function as a gateway to the downtown with decorative paving at a cost of $200,000.

CROWN POINT

City seeks applicants for crossing guard openings

The Crown Point Police Department is accepting applications for at least two substitute crossing guards.

The substitutes will be used on an as-needed basis, to fill in when a full-time guard is unable to fill his shift.

Crossing guards usually work two one-hour shifts during normal school hours as students arrive and depart from the schools. All applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Indiana driver's license, good vision and the ability to stand or walk up to two hours outdoors.

Applications are available at the Crown Point Police Department during normal business hours, and must be turned in by Sept. 5.

HOBART

K-9 teams sought for bag tournament on Aug. 30

The Hobart Police Department K-9 Team is planning an Aug. 30 bag tournament and is looking for team participation.

Proceeds will go to the Hobart Police Department K-9 Team.

The event is at Hillman Park on Old Ridge Road near Hobart Fire Department No. 2.

There is a $50 donation per team.

Registration is at 11 a.m. The event starts at noon.

Contact Simon Gresser at (219) 808-7868 or Bill Granzan at 808-5879 for information.

MERRILLVILLE

Two catalytic converters stolen from vehicles

Police said two catalytic converters were stolen sometime between Saturday and Tuesday from vehicles owned by Haraeus Electro-Nite Co.

The vehicles were parked at the business in the 1400 block of E. 86th Place, according to the police report.

Police have no suspects in the case.

Police said thieves steal catalytic converters to sell as scrap metal to metal recycling businesses.

CROWN POINT

Principal begins teacher, student of week salute

Crown Point High School Principal Eric Ban has instituted a new program commending students and teachers each week, and giving them a parking space close to the school.

The Teacher of the Week is Chris Mikrut who also is a softball coach. The students of the week are seniors Kyle Land and Trevor St. Aubin and sophomore Kelly Rustin.