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Hobart youth program participation growing
HOBART | Hobart is tipping its cap to the new Community Athletic Program.
Hobart Township Board will meet June 6 at Rosser Hall
HOBART | The Hobart Township Board will meet at 5 p.m. June 6 at Rosser Hall, 1421 W. 37th Ave.
Hobart farmer given July 17 deadline to clean up Grand Boulevard property
HOBART | The Board of Public Works gave farmer Robert Berndt a July 17 deadline to clean up his house in the 6800 block of Grand Boulevard.
Hobart City Council delays hearing on $2.2M tax abatement request
HOBART | The City Council on Wednesday tabled a tax abatement request for a $2.2 million medical/office center to be built off 61st Avenue nea…
Hobart hoping to make history with downtown on National Register
HOBART | Placing the city's downtown on the National Register of Historic Places brings benefits including notoriety, city officials said.
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.
Hobart officials to discuss historic downtown district
HOBART | City officials are taking steps to further preserve and play up the historical downtown.
Skilled nursing, assisted living facility proposed in Merrillville
MERRILLVILLE | A skilled nursing and assisted living facility has been proposed for Merrillville's south side.
Hobart board removes Swift Street property from cleanup list
HOBART | The Board of Public Works has thanked property owner Robert Brayfield for his part in cleaning up an unkempt yard at 3950 Swift St.
St. Mary Medical Center wins approval for surgical pavilion plans
HOBART | Plans by St. Mary Medical Center to construct a $40 million surgical pavilion at its main campus are good to go.
Hobart City Council approves expansion of downtown historic district
HOBART | The Lake George Commercial Historic District has expanded its boundaries.
Hobart Ordinance Committee meets Wednesday at City Hall
HOBART | The Hobart Ordinance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at City Hall, 414 Main St.
Union's plan for wind turbine flies with M'ville officials
MERRILLVILLE | A local electrical union on Tuesday obtained clearance to install an electricity-generating wind turbine on its property near t…
Hobart farmer ordered to present cleanup plan to board by May 15
HOBART | Farmer Robert Berndt was told by the Board of Public Works to return May 15 with a cleanup schedule for his property in hand.
Hobart police host fundraising Quarter Auction on Sunday
HOBART | Hobart police are hosting a Quarter Auction by the Quarter Queens at 5 p.m. Sunday at American Legion Post 54, 208 S. Linda St.
Four-way stop at Center, 5th streets may reduce mishaps
HOBART | The Board of Works on Wednesday approved a four-way stop sign request from Police Chief Rick Zormier.
Hobart council tables adjusting first-responders' pay
HOBART | The Hobart City Council took a temporary pass on making adjustments to how the city's cross-trained firefighters are paid.
Hobart officials ponder ambulance service cost cuts, including pay
HOBART | The Hobart City Council is considering what some believe is a cost-effective move for compensating the city's cross-trained firefighters.
Hobart board to hear update on property cleanup
HOBART | The Hobart Board of Public Works will receive a progress update Wednesday on the property of farmer Robert Berndt.
Hobart City Council agrees to limit parking on Lillian Street
HOBART | The City Council has agreed to limit parking on Lillian Street following months of discussion with residents and School City of Hobar…
Hobart Board of Works awards contract to Chicago Heights company for curb work
HOBART | A Chicago Heights company has been hired by Hobart officials to make changes to curbs and ramps throughout the city to make them more…
Hobart residents question fire station closure, ambulance service
HOBART | Nick Skomac moved to his house in Hillman Heights 14 years ago because it was near a fire station and he wanted to keep his son safe.
Downtown Hobart plan on officials' agenda for Tuesday
HOBART | City officials will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 414 Main St., to discuss implementation of the downtown plan.
Silverstone Crossing, once called 'golden' development, at standstill
HOBART | Silverstone Crossing, a commercial property once called "golden" by city officials, remains at a standstill.
Merrillville BZA approves wind turbine request
MERRILLVILLE | The town's Board of Zoning Appeals is supporting a proposed wind turbine at an electrical union's Merrillville headquarters alt…
Hobart OKs refrigeration company's $11M expansion
HOBART | The owner of a Michigan-based refrigeration company warmly thanked the City Council on Wednesday after receiving approval for an $11 …
St. Mary Medical Center's $40M surgical expansion plans make the cut
HOBART | Plans by St. Mary Medical Center to construct a $40 million surgical pavilion at its main campus made the cut.
Hobart school, city officials discuss Lillian Street future
HOBART | City and school officials say they plan to work together to resolve traffic issues on Lillian Street.
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Main Street south of City Hall closed to traffic starting today
HOBART | A portion of Main Street south of City Hall will be closed to traffic starting today, city officials said.
Hobart firefighters union, mayor at odds over location for meetings, attendance
HOBART | Hobart Professional Firefighter Local 1641 meetings have been held at Fire House No. 1 since 1966, local fire officials said.
Hobart wants uniform ZIP code to end identity crisis
HOBART | Westfield Southlake mall and the nine square miles that surround it have been part of Hobart for nearly 20 years.
Hobart's Lake George Commercial Historic District may expand
HOBART | The Lake George Commercial Historic District may soon be expanding, city officials said.
Hobart City Hall, public works will be closed on Good Friday
HOBART | Hobart offices will be closed for Good Friday.
Portion of Main Street to be closed in downtown Hobart starting Monday
HOBART | A portion of Main Street, south of City Hall, will be closed to traffic starting Monday, city officials announced.
New lifts to make Hobart Community Pool ADA compliant
HOBART | The city's Community Pool will be undergoing improvements to make it handicap accessible for the summer season, city officials said.
Hobart targeting improvements to city's aging infrastructure
HOBART | The Board of Works has taken under advisement bids for citywide curb and sidewalk improvement work.
Hobart's Brickie Bowl remains in play for city officials
HOBART | The city's special events director and her committee are already kicking around ideas for activities and events to stage in the histo…
Stormwater group finds common ground mulling water issues
Involvement in the Northwest Indiana Stormwater Advisory Group hasn't tapered off since the group was formed about eight months ago, members said.
Snedecor employs assistant to seek grants, do research
HOBART | Hobart resident Bob Fulton has been hired as the mayor's assistant, Mayor Brian Snedecor said.
Fitzgerald: Stopping government corruption takes more than law enforcement
HOBART | Halting corruption in government takes much more than efforts by law enforcement. It requires changing the culture of those in govern…
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Snedecor: Hobart remains fiscally sound despite lean buget
HOBART | Mayor Brian Snedecor's State of the City address highlighted the city's ability to remain fiscally sound despite a lean budget.
Private or fire-based ambulance services? It's a hot issue
Merrillville turned its emergency medical services over to a private ambulance company in 2008 as a way to cut costs, Merrillville Fire Chief …
Hobart names Valparaiso man as new city engineer
HOBART | Phil Gralik, 40, of Valparaiso, has been hired as the new city engineer, Mayor Brian Snedecor said.
Hobart gives developer more time to finish Silverstone Crossing
HOBART | City officials have approved a three-year extension for completion of a portion of the yet-to-be-developed Silverstone Crossing.
Hobart Fire Pension Board set to meet Monday at City Hall
HOBART | The Hobart Fire Pension Board will meet at 8 a.m. Monday at City Hall, 414 Main St.
Third ambulance reinstated in Hobart
HOBART | Starting Friday, the city's Fire Department will see a return to three staffed ambulances, said Councilman John Brezik, D-5th.
Hobart fire officials to remove ambulance from station
HOBART | Fire officials starting Monday are removing the ambulance from Fire Station No. 1, 400 E. 10th St., Fire Chief Brian Taylor said.
Snedecor to present state of city address March 13
HOBART | Mayor Brian Snedecor will present the state of the city address at noon March 13 at the Hobart Elks Lodge.
Hobart Board of Works approves advertisement of bids for curb, crosswalk improvements
HOBART | The Board of Works is seeking bids to improve and upgrade aging curbs and sidewalks throughout the city.
Hobart officials holding joint meeting on tax abatements on Thursday
HOBART | City officials will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday at City Hall, 414 Main St., to discuss tax abatements and other incentives.
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