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Roadwork to help ease traffic near M'ville school
MERRILLVILLE | Town and school officials are collaborating to enhance a stretch of 77th Avenue that includes Salk Elementary School.
Developers outline senior housing facility plan
MERRILLVILLE | The Plan Commission members seem excited about a proposed skilled nursing/assisted living facility, but they want to ensure the…
M'ville OKs ordinance limiting the use of off-road vehicles
MERRILLVILLE | People caught using motorized or off-road vehicles in certain areas of Merrillville could face fines.
Town to pay more for frontage road project
MERRILLVILLE | The cost of the frontage road project along U.S. 30 has gone up again.
M'ville stormwater facility construction could begin this year
MERRILLVILLE | The executive director of Merrillville’s Stormwater Utility wants the construction of a new facility for the department to star…
M'ville councilman wants developer to address issues in subdivision
MERRILLVILLE | Town leaders are working to address multiple concerns residents want corrected in a north Merrillville subdivision.
Merrillville saves money by consolidating positions
MERRILLVILLE | Town leaders are working to boost Merrillville's general fund, and a recent promotion of a town employee won't adversely affect…
M'ville considers limits on off-road vehicles
MERRILLVILLE | Safety and noise concerns involving off-road vehicles have town leaders looking at ways to address the problems.
Skilled nursing, assisted living facility proposed in Merrillville
MERRILLVILLE | A skilled nursing and assisted living facility has been proposed for Merrillville's south side.
Multiple communities vying for family entertainment center
MERRILLVILLE | It appears Merrillville isn't the only community attempting to attract a proposed family entertainment center.
M'ville plans to raze structures on proposed park property
MERRILLVILLE | The town will demolish dilapidated structures at the site of a proposed park to honor area unions, Merrillville officials said.
M'ville council earmarks money for new equipment at 2 parks
MERRILLVILLE | The town plans to purchase new equipment for two parks, Merrillville officials said this week.
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…
M'ville promotes employee to town manager
MERRILLVILLE | For the second time this month, Bruce Spires' title in Merrillville has changed.
Hobart residents concerned about M'ville wind turbine project
MERRILLVILLE | A proposed wind turbine at an electrical union's Merrillville headquarters is expected to provided job training opportunities f…
M'ville reviews proposed family entertainment center
MERRILLVILLE | Town Councilman Shawn Pettit is willing to explore a possible incentive to bring a proposed family entertainment center to Merr…
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…
M'ville may condemn properties for Mississippi Street project
MERRILLVILLE | The acquisition of right of way for the Mississippi Street improvement project could involve condemnation proceedings.
M'ville public works director to serve as interim town administrator
MERRILLVILLE | The town's public works director is taking on more responsibility.
Longtime Merrillville employee retires
MERRILLVILLE | Town leaders recently bid farewell to an employee who worked for Merrillville nearly as long as it has been a town.
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…
More drainage work on Taft Street to start soon
MERRILLVILLE | Work to improve drainage along Taft Street is expected to resume in coming weeks.
Merrillville seeks lower flood insurance premiums for residents
MERRILLVILLE | The town's Stormwater Utility wants to reduce insurance premiums for Merrillville residents who are required to obtain flood in…
Aunt Millie's project variance approved by M'ville council
MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council on Tuesday unanimously granted a variance for a proposed Aunt Millie's Bakeries distribution facility and reta…
M'ville town administrator leaving position
MERRILLVILLE | Town Administrator Howard Fink is leaving his position to take another job within the same field.
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.
M'ville commission changes zoning of undeveloped property
MERRILLVILLE | The Plan Commission has changed the zoning of more than 62 acres of undeveloped land near 101st Avenue and Colorado Street.
Family entertainment center proposed for Merrillville
MERRILLVILLE | Merrillville could be the landing spot for what has been proposed as a one-of-a-kind family entertainment center.
House honors retiring M'ville schools superintendent
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House honored retiring Superintendent Tony Lux of the Merrillville Community School Corp. Monday, unanimously adopt…
Merrillville pursuing more Fire Department upgrades
MERRILLVILLE | Most of the remodeling work at a Merrillville fire station is finished, and more enhancements are being planned for the Fire De…
Councilman criticizes stormwater officials for 'disrespectful' behavior
MERRILLVILLE | A Town Councilman is criticizing two Merrillville Stormwater Utility officials for what he believes was inappropriate behavior.
M'ville officials say lawmakers aren't playing fair
MERRILLVILLE | Town Council President Carol Miano thinks Merrillville isn't receiving the same opportunity as another municipality in the state.
America's budget: Your turn
MERRILLVILLE | Nick Rozdelsky, 51, brought his teenage nephew with him Monday because balancing the federal budget will affect the future of g…
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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 …
M'ville cuts assistant position to part time to save money
MERRILLVILLE | A decision to adjust a position in the town administration office could produce "substantial" savings, Clerk-Treasurer Eugene G…
Merrillville changes rental ordinance
MERRILLVILLE | The town's rental registration ordinance fully complies with state law following Tuesday's Town Council action, Town Attorney J…
Commission may regulate Merrillville historic area
MERRILLVILLE | The town plans to establish a Historic Preservation Commission.
Stricter adherence to stormwater project timelines urged
MERRILLVILLE | A town stormwater official wants timely completion of Merrillville Stormwater Utility projects.
M'ville to proceed with changes to rental ordinance
MERRILLVILLE | Town leaders are unsure if potential state legislation would affect plans to amend Merrillville's rental registration rules.
M'ville advances plan for Aunt Millie's facility
MERRILLVILLE | Aunt Millie's Bakeries plans to invest about $2 million in a new distribution facility and retail sales business in Merrillvill…
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 …
M'ville council to discuss reducing town job to part time to save money
MERRILLVILLE | Merrillville leaders could change a town position to save money.
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
Merrillville seeks improvements to railroad crossings
MERRILLVILLE | Town Council President Carol Miano wants drivers to have smoother rides when traveling over two Canadian National Railway crossings.
Equipment moved to M'ville barn
MERRILLVILLE | The town's Public Works Department had to make adjustments to accommodate town equipment that had been stored on a former Storm…
Merrillville can't hire cops with funds from rental registration fee
MERRILLVILLE | Funds collected from the town's rental registration fee can't be used to increase Merrillville's police force, Clerk-Treasurer …
Aunt Millie's plans to build facility in Merrillville
MERRILLVILLE | Aunt Millie's Bakeries could be bringing new jobs to Merrillville.
M'ville utility plans stormwater project in Meadowdale community
MERRILLVILLE | A proposed project could improve drainage in Merrillville's Meadowdale community and prevent deterioration to roads.
Lawmaker seeks to prohibit rental registrations, inspections, fees
INDIANAPOLIS | Merrillville's plan to subsidize its police department with registration fees charged to apartment owners has prompted a centra…
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries gets OK for services
MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council on Tuesday granted special exception approval for a church planning to open in a suite at 7870 Broadway.
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