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Hobart pet's death sparks concern
HOBART | Melissa Blake said she watched helplessly as her pet dog was attacked and viciously killed by another dog in her backyard earlier thi…
It's a new beetle invasion, and they're not from England
Beetlemania is sweeping the region, but the sound of thousands of screaming teenage girls that accompanied the original Beatlemania is being r…
Hobart council rejects resident's request for dogs
HOBART | A Hobart woman must find new homes for five of her eight dogs.
Hobart council grants Cressmoor developer granted three-year extension
HOBART | The City Council has granted Cressmoor Estates developer Randy Hall another extension to start his 462-unit Hobart subdivision, a por…
Hobart officials approve new tax break for business moving into former car dealership
HOBART | The City Council has given a two-year tax break to a local business planning to renovate a vacated car dealership.
May 13, 2012 8:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Hobart officials hope to ease parking squeeze in Barrington Ridge
HOBART | City officials aren't going to let parking problems ride in the Barrington Ridge Town Homes area.
Hobart planners turn down home office request
HOBART | The Plan Commission unanimously agreed that a house in the 6500 block of East 83rd Avenue cannot be used as an office.
3 candidates running in unusually competitive Lake County state Senate race
INDIANAPOLIS | For the first time in decades, Democrats voting May 8 will have more than one choice in the race for the 3rd Indiana Senate Dis…
Hobart plans open house for new employee fitness center
HOBART | The city is holding a grand opening and open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today for the newly opened employee fitness center, 705 E.…
Hobart Board of Works advised of disciplinary action taken against police officer
HOBART | A Hobart police officer profited from improperly solicited tows while working off-duty at a local towing company and is subjected to …
Hobart board approves plan to rebuild horse barn
HOBART | A resident whose childhood dream was to own horses is getting the chance to rebuild a horse barn that burned to the ground in 2010.
Long-stagnant development in Hobart a step closer to being sold
HOBART | The sale of a long-stagnant commercial development is not yet a done deal, but negotiations are close to being finalized, Frank Wheat…
Hobart woman wants parking limit on street in subdivision
HOBART | On-street parking on some narrow streets in the city's Barrington Ridge subdivision continues to be a problem, a resident told officials.
Hobart City Council approves several personnel-related changes
HOBART | The City Council has agreed to several personnel-related changes, one of which involves a substantial raise for a department director.
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…
Hobart officials take input on next phase of 61st Ave. work
HOBART | The few residents who attended an informational meeting on 61st Avenue improvements had a number of questions to ask city officials.
Old school attracts new tenants
HOBART | The old middle school continues to attract its share of new tenants, Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor said.
61st Ave. project upgrades outlined Tuesday in Hobart
HOBART | The public is invited to attend an informational meeting on 61st Avenue improvements at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Festival Park Community…
No trash or recycling pickups Friday in Hobart, officials say
HOBART | The Department of Public Works will be closed on Good Friday, city officials say.
Company aims to renovate vacant Hobart building
HOBART | The City Council on Wednesday gave an initial OK for a two-year tax break to a local business planning to renovate and expand into a …
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.
Going paperless saves municipal, school boards green
The Lake Station City Council in late January moved to the iPad era, swapping paper and pens for electronic tablets.
April 01, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Residents, officials discuss future of Hobart Marsh at three-day session
HOBART | Recreational development in the Hobart Marsh area was one component of a three-day planning session last week.
Hobart Marsh plan sessions continue for two more days
HOBART | The Hobart Marsh planning sessions will continue for two more days with public input sought, city officials said.
Hobart officials seek public input on future use of west-side marsh area
HOBART | The public is invited to participate in a three-day Hobart Marsh planning session that begins Tuesday.
Pain clinic wants to move into long-vacant Hobart storefront
HOBART | A pain control clinic is hoping to remodel and move into a closed downtown business by this summer, a spokeswoman for the business said.
Hobart's 61st Avenue Joint Governing Commission to meet March 27
HOBART | The 61st Avenue Joint Governing Commission will meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 414 Main St.
Hobart board hires special attorney to protect city's interest in Silverstone sale
HOBART | An attorney specializing in bankruptcy issues will handle the city's interests in the sale of a commercial development planned for U.…
Hobart Twp. Board to discuss bookkeeper post March 29
HOBART | The Hobart Township Board is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. March 29 at the township office, 1421 W. 37th Ave.
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…
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…
Hobart's ordinance panel will meet Wednesday at City Hall
HOBART | The Hobart City Council will hold an Ordinance Committee meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 414 Main St.
Hobart Sanitary/Stormwater board will meet Wednesday
HOBART | The Hobart Sanitary/Stormwater District Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 414 Main St.
Hobart gets early start on improvements at 2 parks
HOBART | The Parks Department received a jump-start on major improvements at two lakefront parks, Parks Superintendent John Mitchell said Monday.
Northwind Crossings addition endorsed
HOBART | A Northwind Crossings developer told the Plan Commission he's hoping to encourage new tenants to the light industrial park by constr…
Hobart Board of Works gives tenative nod to Crown Point recycling business
HOBART | The Board of Works gave the nod to a Crown Point recycling group hoping to do business in Hobart.
Hobart mayor: City 'doing more with less'
HOBART| Doing more with less was the real key to the city's many 2011 accomplishments, Mayor Brian Snedecor said.
Jeff White sworn in as Hobart's new police chief
HOBART | It was standing room only on Tuesday as interim Hobart Police Chief Jeff White was sworn in as the department's top officer.
March 06, 2012 5:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Hobart mayor gives State of City address twice this month
HOBART | Mayor Brian Snedecor will give his State of the City address twice this month.
Hobart officials discuss downtown marketing study one last time
HOBART | Consultants have offered some quick hits city officials could use to begin marketing the downtown right away.
Hobart board approves city's first solar panel business
HOBART | The Board of Zoning Appeals said yes Wednesday to Hobart's first solar generating plant.
Hundreds line up to say their last farwell to 'Mrs. Hobart'
HOBART | Those who came to say a last goodbye to Margaret Kuchta lined up well before the start of her seven-hour wake, city officials said.
February 27, 2012 7:00 pm PhotosPhotos
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…
Hobart great place with great people, council chief says
HOBART | City Council President David Vinzant calls Hobart "a great community with great people."
Senate panel approves Little Cal fee plan without changes
INDIANAPOLIS | A plan to charge most Lake County property owners an annual fee for Little Calumet River levee maintenance appears all but cert…
Hobart Economic Development Commission to meet Tuesday
HOBART | The Hobart Economic Development Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 414 Main St.
Hobart officials set joint event to discuss downtown planning
HOBART | Hobart officials will convene a joint work session to discuss downtown planning at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Hobart Community Center, …
Hobart City Council warms up to solar project by approving ordinance
HOBART | The City Council's warm reception of a new renewable energy ordinance sets the stage for the possibility of Hobart's first solar gene…
Hobart Ordinance Committee to meet Wednesday
HOBART | The City Council Ordinance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 414 Main St.
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