Crown Point Government News
C.P. police canine fundraiser selling T-shirts and magnets
CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Police canine unit is selling T-shirts and magnets as a fundraiser.
C.P. Public Works staff member named Employee of Month
CROWN POINT | Michael Carden is Crown Point's May 2013 Employee of the Month.
McDermott's new chief of staff to make $94,000
HAMMOND | Mark McLaughlin will earn a $94,000 salary in his new role as chief of staff for Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.
Improvements scheduled for Crown Point's Jackson Street
CROWN POINT | A project to improve a portion of Jackson Street in Crown Point has been awarded to Griffith-based Walsh and Kelly, pending revi…
Skilled nursing, assisted living facility proposed in Merrillville
MERRILLVILLE | A skilled nursing and assisted living facility has been proposed for Merrillville's south side.
House votes to unfreeze Lake property tax revenues
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House has agreed to remove a state-imposed limit on the amount of property tax revenue local governments in Lake Co…
Crown Point officials grant new tax abatement, renew several others
CROWN POINT | An Indiana Avenue woodworking plant was one of several businesses in the city to be granted an annual renewal of its tax abatement.
New C.P. gas station wants more signs
CROWN POINT | A Speedway gas station at 109th Avenue and Broadway will get another 30 days to justify the need for more signs than were origin…
C.P. board approves first subdivision request in several years
CROWN POINT | Signs of life in the housing market brought developer Tom Fleming to the Plan Commission this month for something board members …
House panel OKs ban on new rental registration
INDIANAPOLIS | A plan to eliminate municipal apartment inspection and registration requirements was changed Tuesday by a House committee into …
Restitution may soon be required for maiming, killing a police dog
INDIANAPOLIS | A criminal who injures or kills a police dog acting in the line of duty would be required to pay restitution to the dog's owner…
Officials: Rental registration fees promote better housing conditions
Some area municipalities are watching proposed legislation that could ban fees for rental inspections and registration.
February 11, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Indiana lawmaker from C.P. works to protect police dogs
INDIANAPOLIS | A person who injures or kills a police dog acting in the line of duty could be required to pay for the animal's medical treatme…
Rental inspector to be hired in Crown Point
CROWN POINT | The January rollout of newly enacted rental housing regulations will include the hiring of an inspector.
House OKs hiring unlicensed school superintendents
INDIANAPOLIS | Despite warnings by region lawmakers that nothing good will come of it, the Indiana House voted 58-40 on Tuesday to allow schoo…
School boards may be allowed to hire anyone to lead school districts
INDIANAPOLIS | School boards could hire superintendents who have no training, experience or background in education under legislation approved…
C.P. Mayor Uran is elected chairman of NIRPC board
CROWN POINT | Crown Point Mayor David Uran has been elected chairman of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission.
Dawn Food Products looks to consolidate in M'ville
MERRILLVILLE | Dawn Food Products has plans to consolidate its Crown Point and Munster facilities into one distribution center in Merrillville.
Munster council adopts revised code of ethics, values
MUNSTER | The Town Council recently voted to adopt the revised Code of Ethics and Values written by representatives of the Shared Ethics Advis…
Contracts awarded in ongoing overhaul of Crown Point sewer system
CROWN POINT | Work to replace faulty sections of sewer line and treat manhole covers will get under way as part of an ongoing, state-mandated …
No new members on C.P. boards, commissions in ’13
Crown Point officials made no changes to the makeup of appointed boards and commissions when the City Council met Monday in its first session …
Center Township, C.P. iron out fire contract misunderstanding
CROWN POINT | A fire service contract that’s caused consternation between the Crown Point Fire Department and the Center Township Advisory Boa…
Winfield building permits down from last year
WINFIELD | Building permits issued by the town for residential construction are down from last year, the Town Council heard at its final meeti…
C.P. gives redistricting map final stamp of approval
CROWN POINT | City officials on Thursday adopted a redistricting map that distributes population more evenly while splitting some precincts.
Well wishes, plaque herald DuPey’s final commission meeting
CROWN POINT | Tears and smiles blended with kind words and shared memories as Commissioner Fran DuPey, D-Hammond, presided Wednesday over her …
Munster transitions to new garbage pickup
MUNSTER | Residents will see a new solid waste collection system go into effect around March 1, with larger 96-gallon trash cans and recycling…
Political newcomers battle for Lake County recorder's office
Two political newcomers are battling to become the next Lake County recorder.
Three Northwest Indiana officials earn certificants
Three Northwest Indiana officials have earned certified municipal officer certification from the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns.
New hire sworn in on Crown Point Police Department
CROWN POINT | Officials Wednesday hired one police officer and authorized the future hire of a second, to keep police ranks at an all-time hig…
October 17, 2012 8:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Cedar Lake looks at ambulance fee revision
CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council has gotten its first look at a proposal to charge nonresidents more for ambulance calls.
Crown Point celebrates completion of West Street drainage project
CROWN POINT | The $2.1 million West Street project is working well to alleviate drainage problems, Mayor David Uran said at a ribbon-cutting c…
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