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Whiting mayor optimistic in face of budget shortfall
WHITING | The city is facing a larger-than-expected budget shortfall over the next year, but Mayor Joe Stahura said a number of actions are pl…
Hammond City Council honors injured soldier
HAMMOND | The City Council paused Monday to honor Indiana National Guardsman Spc. Doug Rachowicz, who was badly injured in an explosion that k…
Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish
HAMMOND | The Democratic primary race for 3rd District Lake County commissioner was too close to call Tuesday night, with Lake County Councilm…
May 08, 2012 10:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Study to review Dyer water rates
DYER | A study which could impact water rates in Dyer will be discussed at a special meeting between the Water Board and its consultant in the…
Map of Hammond precincts, polling locations on Internet
HAMMOND | A new online map showing Hammond precincts and polling locations is available in time for Tuesday's primary.
Hammond yard waste to be processed in Gary
HAMMOND | Yard waste collected in the city now will be recycled at a Gary composting center through an agreement approved last week.
Hammond City Council delays paying settlement over rental unit fees
HAMMOND | The City Council on Monday delayed paying $150,000 to settle the Indiana Apartment Association's lawsuit against the city.
Board reinstates Hammond man's business license on probationary basis
HAMMOND | A towing company owner cited last month after police recovered stolen vehicles and city manhole covers on property under his control…
Jewelry store loses business license
HAMMOND | A Woodmar-area jewelry store where police said items reported stolen in local burglaries were offered for sale has lost its business…
1,247 days into trash-to-ethanol contract, little to show for it
Lake County Solid Waste Management District Board meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lake County Government Complex in Crown Point to discuss the…
Scheub touts trash-to-ethanol on eve of discussions
On the eve of discussions that could decide the fate of Lake County's trash-to-ethanol contract, the plan's biggest political supporter touted…
Early voting in Lake County attracts more than 600 in first week
CROWN POINT | More than 600 people took advantage of the first week of Lake County's early voting period for the May 8 primary.
Prom, graduation drinkers not covered by new Indiana alcohol immunity law
INDIANAPOLIS | High school students drinking alcohol during prom and graduation seasons this year likely won't benefit from a new law intended…
Girl Scouts logging hundreds of volunteer hours, preserving Oak Hill burial records
MUNSTER | The first trip the Girl Scouts of Troop 10051 made to Hammond's Oak Hill Cemetery revealed a troubled, unkempt burial ground with mo…
April 15, 2012 7:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Former water official pleads guilty in Hammond pollution case
HAMMOND | A former Hammond Sanitary District official agreed to plead guilty Friday to federal charges pertaining to illegal discharge of wastewater.
Board upholds Hammond firefighter Markovich's termination
HAMMOND | Safety officials on Thursday upheld the termination of a city firefighter accused of phoning in a false alarm while off duty.
Hammond City Council holds off on request to transfer funds
HAMMOND | A request by City Councilman Al Salinas to transfer nearly $300,000 in funds is facing a pushback from fellow council members.
Whiting applauded for historical preservation efforts
WHITING | The city already is earning high marks as the host of this year's state historical preservation conference, with another two days of…
April 11, 2012 6:15 pm PhotosPhotos
Hammond City Council tells cemeteries to lock up, post hours
HAMMOND | The City Council imposed new security requirements for the city's cemeteries Monday after problems at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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The Times to check candidate claims
In a special initiative during the primary election season, The Times will investigate claims made by candidates for public office.
City Council eyes enforcement of parking spots for disabled
HAMMOND | Problems with visitors parking vehicles in residential spaces for the disabled is catching the attention of the City Council.
Serious side of R & R: Local municipalities find ways to preserve parks with less cash
When the financial going gets tough, one of the first things people cut to save money is recreation.
March 31, 2012 7:15 pm PhotosPhotos
Tax sale purchase pays off big
INDIANAPOLIS | It's not quite the Mega Millions jackpot, but the Indiana Court of Appeals on Friday affirmed a Lake County jury verdict awardi…
Hammond revokes businesses' licenses over drug allegations
HAMMOND | A barbershop and a convenience store were shut down Thursday over accusations of selling drugs, both real and synthetic.
Hammond closes down scrap yard after police report fiding stolen items
HAMMOND | A scrap yard just north of downtown where numerous allegedly stolen items were found during a police raid last week was shut down fo…
Problems at Oak Hill Cemetery could prompt new security measures
HAMMOND | Reports of late-night visitors at Oak Hill Cemetery may lead to new security requirements.
Shuttered Hammond library buildings up for sale
HAMMOND | A pair of buildings that once housed Hammond Public Library branches have been put up for sale by library trustees.
Law allows Hoosiers to resist police acting illegally
INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed a law explicitly authorizing Hoosiers to physically resist police if officers are breaking the law.
Board to decide fate of firefighter
HAMMOND | City safety officials will decide over the next few weeks whether to uphold the firing of a firefighter accused of phoning in a fals…
Governor approves Little Cal levee fee
INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law Friday a measure establishing a permanent funding source to finish construction and maintain…
Coroner: Additional bones found at Oak Hill are human
HAMMOND | Three additional bones found Wednesday during an excavation of a cemetery dirt pile are human, the Lake County coroner's office conf…
Board to Langbehn: Draft plan to rein in credit card expenses
CROWN POINT | The executive director of Lake County's solid waste district — criticized by some of his elected bosses and a state audit for pa…
Little Cal commission 'optimistic' about funding legislation
MUNSTER | A congratulatory mood and spirit of optimism permeated the monthly meeting of the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission …
More bones found in troubled section of Oak Hill Cemetery
HAMMOND | North Township maintenance crews found three more bones Wednesday in a dirt berm near an area where five human bones were found Sund…
March 14, 2012 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Hammond 'cash for gold' businesses face new requirement
HAMMOND | "Cash for gold" businesses operating in the city are now required to photograph items that customers bring to sell.
Daniels: No decision yet on right to resist police
INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels has not decided whether he will sign legislation explicitly authorizing Hoosiers to physically resist police…
Trustee to investigate unearthed bones at Oak Hill Cemetery
HAMMOND | Human bones found near a dirt pile and former debris area at embattled Oak Hill Cemetery are prompting further investigation by the …
Hammond council to discuss taking out loan for roadwork
HAMMOND | City Council members on Monday will consider taking out a $16 million loan to fund road and infrastructure projects.
Attorney in Hammond gun lawsuit says he'll appeal ruling
HAMMOND | The Zionsville attorney representing two local residents who sued Hammond over now-voided gun restrictions said Friday he will appea…
Hammond store's business license revoked for sales violations
HAMMOND | A south side convenience store was ordered closed Thursday for repeated violation of city ordinances regulating the sales of smoking…
Sewer user fees possible for Hammond, Munster
Starting in early 2013, Munster and Hammond water customers could see a new sewer user fee added to their utility bills.
Bill clarifying self-defense rights vs. police approved
INDIANAPOLIS | Despite a determined effort by state Rep. Linda Lawson, D-Hammond, to kill it, legislation intended to clarify Hoosier self-def…
Judge rejects suit over right to carry firearms in Hammond
HAMMOND | A lawsuit filed against the city by two local gun owners who claimed their right to carry firearms was illegally restricted by decad…
Dyer asks for extension of water contract
DYER | Dyer has asked Hammond for a six-month extension on its water contract.
Increase in Hammond animal licensing fee to raise $14,000
HAMMOND | The city has increased its animal licensing fee to $5.
Senate votes 50-0 to send plan for Little Cal levee fee to governor
INDIANAPOLIS | A permanent funding source to complete and maintain Little Calumet River levees is on the verge of becoming law after the Repub…
Hammond requires 'cash for gold' businesses to pay by check
HAMMOND | "Cash for gold" businesses now must pay customers by check under an ordinance City Council members passed unanimously Monday.
Little Cal levee fee set for Senate approval
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Senate is poised to approve a new annual fee on most Lake County property owners to fund construction and maintenan…
Licenses restored at two Hammond shops cited for ordinance violations
HAMMOND | Business licenses were restored Thursday for two stores cited earlier this month for violations of city ordinances banning the sale …
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