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Dyer council gives restaurant OK to request liquor license
CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council approved a variance Tuesday that will allow a local restaurant to apply for a liquor license.
Cedar Lake approves support service for Havenwood Hustle
CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council will provide emergency and police reserve support to the second annual Havenwood Hustle.
Dyer considers giving residents something to cluck about
DYER | Josh Stebnitz would like to raise chickens in his backyard so he and his family can enjoy fresh eggs at breakfast.
Cedar Lake approves variance for proposed auto repair, service shop
CEDAR LAKE | The developer of a proposed auto repair and servicing shop got a vote in his favor at the Cedar Lake Town Council meeting Tuesday night.
Racing for Babies fundraiser helps fund family needs
CEDAR LAKE |When it comes to show-and-tell, Nathan Splant has no competition.
Cedar Lake council removes interim from police chief's title
CEDAR LAKE | Interim Chief of Police Gerard “Jerry” Smith received a round of applause Tuesday when the Cedar Lake Town Council removed the in…
Red Cedars Museum new home for Woody's Barbershop in Cedar Lake
CEDAR LAKE | The late Cedar Lake barber Burdette “Woody” Wood was such a free spirit he got his own segment on the local PBS series "Wild Chic…
Meal prices rise slightly at Hanover Community School Corp.
CEDAR LAKE | Breakfast and lunch prices are going up a bit across the board in Hanover Community School Corp.
Cedar Lake now on Facebook, Twitter
CEDAR LAKE | It is now possible to "like" or "follow" the town of Cedar Lake on Facebook and Twitter, thanks to Town Manager Ian Nicolini’s ne…
Attourney general, state lawmakers discuss new public protection laws
MERRILLVILLE | Indiana legislators discussed new public safety laws that range from school safety to "rolling meth labs" at a news briefing Fr…
Strack & Van Til opens Cedar Lake store
CEDAR LAKE | After hungering in a food desert for three years, residents of this lakeside community happily converged on the first-of-its-kind…
Hanover hopes to hire new superintendent soon
CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. almost has a new superintendent, but district officials first will have to go through a state-…
Cedar Lake to tap block grant money for bathrooms rehab
CEDAR LAKE | The town will use community development block grant money to rehab the bathrooms in the town complex.
Lake County's Meux remembered in D.C. ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. | Lake County Sheriff's Sgt. Vernon Joiner Sr. smiled Monday night as he recalled the vibrant laugh of slain Lake County Corr…
Cedar Lake advised to seek COPS grant by end of month
CEDAR LAKE | The town has a tight time schedule to apply for the latest Community Oriented Policing grant made available by the federal government.
Cedar Lake awards pact for E85 fuel storage tank
CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council has awarded a contract to build a storage tank for E85 fuel.
Cedar Lake eyes HVAC replacement at Monastery
CEDAR LAKE | The town would be better off starting from scratch when it comes to air conditioning at the former Monastery clubhouse.
Cedar Lake woman wins temporary reprieve from eviction
CEDAR LAKE | A 67-year-old blind woman who lost ownership of her home through a Lake County tax sale said she can remain temporarily, if she p…
Preschool program and tea party set
CEDAR LAKE | Cedar Lake Parks and Recreation Department opens May with a couple of spring programs. Call the parks office at (219) 374-4444 fo…
Food drive to benefit needy NWI children kicks off today
An effort kicks off today to fill the gap for children whose access to free and reduced-cost lunch programs ends with the school year.
Illiana planners reduce Indiana road closings to three
Illiana Expressway planners have whittled down crossroad closures to just three in Indiana, after starting with a list of more than a half-doz…
3 Cedar Lake teens awarded scholarships
CEDAR LAKE | Three local teens have reaped the benefits of a 5K run held last year, organizers of the event said.
Cedar Lake trims more than $200,000 from its budget
CEDAR LAKE | The town has made cuts all around to trim more than $200,000 from its 2013 budget, Cedar Lake officials said.
Jane Ball Elementary students learn coping skills in special camp
CEDAR LAKE | A handful of Jane Ball Elementary students have just completed camp, and it's not even summer yet.
Lake County municipal officials turn to lenders for urban amenities
Lake County's streets are paved with loans.
Cedar Lake man sentenced to 80 years for killing neighbor
CROWN POINT | A 24-year-old Cedar Lake man was sentenced Friday to 80 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a neighbor before he set fire …
Lake County police searching for missing Cedar Lake teen
CEDAR LAKE | Police are searching for a 16-year-old Cedar Lake girl who was last seen March 21.
Chambers can't muster help to keep Cobe Cup rolling
CROWN POINT | A popular century-old local tradition may be coming to an end.
Lake County tax sale off to a million-dollar start
CROWN POINT | The Lake County commissioners' spring tax sale gleaned $1,285,800 in its first day.
Cedar Lake creates new internship program
CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council’s recent action will give young people in town a chance to help, and learn from, local government.
Hanover Central athletic fields upgrade, maintenance urged
CEDAR LAKE | The athletic fields at Hanover Central High School need attention and a maintenance plan, School Board member James Sakelaris sai…
Lake County school construction built on red ink
CROWN POINT | Lake County's public school districts are carrying $1.8 billion in debt on their books.
Cedar Lake planners approve plat for two-lot subdivision
CEDAR LAKE | The Plan Commission has approved the plat for a two-lot subdivision.
Cedar Lake OKs loan for 133rd Avenue project
CEDAR LAKE | A temporary loan from the Cedar Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant fund will finance the initial stages of work to widen 133rd Avenu…
Hanover Junior Wildcats plan to start scholarship program
CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Junior Wildcats will be giving scholarships to deserving seniors in their football and cheer programs.
Region runners react to blasts at iconic race's finish
There were about 20 runners from Northwest Indiana competing Monday in the 117th Boston Marathon overshadowed by a terrorist attack.
State, Hanover sue former school treasurer
CEDAR LAKE | The state and Hanover Community School Corp. are suing a former school treasurer to recover $44,378.20 in missing textbook rental…
Hanover School Corp. board to apply for technology loan
CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. has received approval to apply for a technology loan from the state.
Hanover School Board OKs emergency response changes
CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. board has approved revisions to the district's emergency response plan.
Cedar Lake branch celebrates National Library Week
CEDAR LAKE | The Cedar Lake Branch of the Lake County Public Library, 10010 W. 133rd Ave., is celebrating National Library Week with a week of…
Trail would connect southern Lake County ecosystems
CROWN POINT | Creation of a trail connecting nature areas from Crown Point to Cedar Lake is being explored.
Town manager or administrator, jobs' demands are similar
Responsibilities can vary for those in town administration roles in local communities, but an aspect of the position that is consistent is the…
Cedar Lake native and PU grad flying high as engineering exec
A love of airplanes has propelled Cedar Lake native Mark Burgess to a successful career at Boeing, and recently earned him recognition from Pu…
Former Hammond teacher ordered held without bond in sex case
HAMMOND | A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a former Morton High School teacher accused of asking underage female students to send him sexu…
Crossroads Regional Chamber ponders future of Cobe Cup race
CROWN POINT | The Cobe Cup race may have run its last lap unless someone steps up to chair and organize the event, chamber of commerce officia…
Hanover schools seeking superintendent replacement
CEDAR LAKE | Hanover Community School Corp. began its official search for a new superintendent this month.
Illiana Expressway opponents hope letters stymie construction
More than 100 people filled Niemeyer's Auction Barn Monday to hear strategies to stop the Illiana Expressway.
Cedar Lake council approves church site in residential zone
CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council has approved a variance allowing a church to move into a residential zone.
Cedar Lake Boys & Girls Club will hold open house Friday
CEDAR LAKE | In celebration of National Boys & Girls Club week, the Cedar Lake club hosts an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, 13000 Fai…
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