WINFIELD

Town soliciting bids for road construction

The Winfield Town Council has authorized engineering firm DLZ to solicit bids for next year's road construction.

Town officials say they plan to issue an $885,000 general obligation bond to finance the work. Winfield officials appeared before the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance in August requesting the bond issue.

However, the department has postponed a decision to consider the matter until late December.

Despite the delay, council members decided to move ahead with the bid process last week.

Council President Ken Thieneman said the bids would be good for up to 120 days -- giving the town ample time to issue the bonds.

MERRILLVILLE

Police investigate theft by grocery store worker

Police said a Strack and Van Til employee took $800 from the store at 7201 Taft St.

The theft was reported Saturday night, police said, and is under investigation.

No charges have been filed in the case, police said.

MERRILLVILLE

Man faces charge he hit ex-wife in hotel room

Police said a 41-year-old Lake Station man hit his ex-wife while they were staying in a Merrillville hotel room.

Jeffrey Freeman was charged with battery in Merrillville Town Court, police said.

Freeman allegedly hit his ex-wife in the head and face while the two were at the Knights Inn on Louisiana Street, police said.

The victim was transported to Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus for face and head injuries, and was listed in good condition, according to the police report.

CROWN POINT

Car stolen in C.P. found in S'ville after accident

A Corvette stolen from the auto sales business at North Main and Summit streets was recovered after it was involved in an accident in Schererville, Crown Point police said.

The car and an undetermined amount of cash were reported stolen from the business Friday morning, police said. The burglar entered the business through a window and left the store in disarray.

Crown Point police said the car was recovered in Schererville after it was involved in an accident. No one is in custody, police said.

Schererville police could not be reached for comment.

LAKE STATION

Event honors Wadding for 20 years of service

A celebration to honor Lake Station Mayor Shirley Wadding's 20 years of public service will take place Saturday at the Lake Station VFW, 2705 Central Ave. Tickets are $10 and include dinner and dancing. Tickets can be purchased at Lake Station City Hall, 3701 Fairview Ave., or by phone.

HOBART

Commission meeting canceled, to be reset

The special meeting of the Hobart Redevelopment Commission scheduled for 7:45 a.m. Wednesday has been canceled and will be rescheduled.