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Tax increase to add 10 cops discussed Tuesday in M'ville
MERRILLVILLE | Clerk-Treasurer Eugene Guernsey, Town Councilwoman Carol Miano and Councilman Don Spann will have a 5 p.m. meeting Tuesday to d…
M'ville BZA allowing business to build parking lot for semis
MERRILLVILLE | Polycon received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals Wednesday to construct a gravel parking lot at the business at 8919 …
Merrillville department begins 54th Court road construction
MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Stormwater Utility and Public Works Department kicked off the town's 54th Court reconstruction project Friday …
Merrillville Town Council OKs hardware store hot dog stand
MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council this week granted a variance allowing Madalyn Beasley to operate a hot dog cart outside of Ace Hardware, 9325 …
M'ville BZA grants variance for Lincoln Solar
MERRILLVILLE | Lincoln Solar LLC could be closer to starting its proposed solar generating plant after the Board of Zoning Appeals granted ano…
Beauty supply business seeking approvals to expand in M'ville
MERRILLVILLE | The owner of M&M Beauty Supply wants to expand his business in Merrillville.
Town wants departments to reduce budgets
MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council is asking its department heads to reduce spending this year.
M'ville Plan Commission OKs stormwater facility proposal
MERRILLVILLE | The Plan Commission granted final subdivision approval for the proposed Merrillville Stormwater Utility center, but some commis…
May 29 meeting to discuss tax hike to increase police staffing
MERRILLVILLE | If residents have ideas that could generate funding to increase Merrillville's police force, town leaders want to hear them.
Lake County Council may approve funding over assessor's objections
CROWN POINT | The Lake County Council is poised to give two township assessors $112,000 over the objection of county Assessor Hank Adams.
Merrillville works to fill firefighter positions
MERRILLVILLE | It could be several months before full-time firefighters can begin service with the Merrillville Fire Department.
Smith defeats Carson in Indiana House District 14 race
State Rep. Vernon Smith, D-Gary, appeared to coast to an easy victory Tuesday over challenger Sherman Carson for the Democratic nomination in …
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…
M'ville subdivision developer gets mixed feedback on plan
MERRILLVILLE | The owner and developer of the Heritage North subdivision received a mixed reaction Monday from planning commissioners on the s…
M'ville Board of Zoning Appeals OKs variance for hot dog stand
MERRILLVILLE | Even before the Town Council considers an ordinance allowing street food vendors, Ace Hardware may be the site of Merrillville'…
M'ville lines up funding to replace equipment at parks
MERRILLVILLE | Plans are developing to improve Merrillville parks.
Merrillville pursues roadside vendor ordinance
MERRILLVILLE | Roadside food vendors might be coming to Merrillville.
Merrillville might pare parks
MERRILLVILLE | The town has faced challenges maintaining Merrillville parks and replacing outdated equipment, so municipal leaders are reviewi…
Arson ruling, bankruptcy retain eyesore
MERRILLVILLE | Addressing an eyesore in the Broadfield subdivision will require clearance from bankruptcy court.
E.C. privatizes emergency medical services
EAST CHICAGO | A contract approved late Friday will transfer responsibility for city emergency medical services to a private vendor in just tw…
M'ville contemplates joining ethics commission
MERRILLVILLE | Merrillville could become a member of the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission.
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…
Merrillville panel approves residential development extension
MERRILLVILLE | A proposed residential development north of 101st Avenue and west of Colorado Street received an extension Tuesday for the firs…
Animal rescue, M'ville resident looking for new homes for cats
MERRILLVILLE | David Kotulak is fond of the many cats that fill his Merrillville home, but he understands he must part ways with most of them.
Merrillville Town Council may discuss possible ethics policy Wednesday
MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Town Council will meet in a workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.
Merrillville Plan Commission to discuss stormwater site plans
MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Plan Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.
M'ville resident seeks repairs to fire-damaged home
MERRILLVILLE | Residents in the town's Broadfield subdivision haven't forgotten about a September 2008 house fire at 622 E. 92nd Ave.
M'ville council gives initial OK to roadwork funding proposal
MERRILLVILLE | Plans are progressing for a $1.9 million bond to improve town roads.
The Week Ahead — Lake County
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M'ville Town Council to discuss $1.9 million bond for roadwork
MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.
Stormwater department focusing on grants
MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Stormwater Utility wants to focus on securing grants for projects.
Dyer railroad quiet zone likely to be approved this summer
DYER | The town's application for a railroad quiet zone likely will be approved in the next few months, and the necessary improvements should …
Dental office may be proposed for site along U.S. 30 in Merrillville
MERRILLVILLE | A dental office could be constructed in a lot east of Aldi, 10 W. U.S. 30.
M'ville commission considers multifamily housing ordinance
MERRILLVILLE | Town leaders continue to pursue an ordinance that would require an even distribution of multifamily housing in Merrillville.
Residential development may get new life
MERRILLVILLE | The Plan Commission might grant a one-year extension for the first phase of a proposed residential development north of 101st A…
Merrillville continues to pursue rental ordinance
MERRILLVILLE | A proposed residential rental ordinance is nearly ready for Town Council review.
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.
Case load increases for Merrillville detectives
MERRILLVILLE | A board inside the Merrillville Police Department lists more than 100 open cases the detective bureau is investigating.
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
Town seeking curb, sidewalk ramp updates in some subdivisions
MERRILLVILLE | Town leaders want developers to update curbs and sidewalk ramps in some subdivisions before Merrillville will accept roads from…
M'ville considers ordinance to prohibit sagging pants
MERRILLVILLE | Some people are flashing a little too much underwear as far as town leaders are concerned, so they'd like to take a crack at re…
Merrillville council gives Menards OK to sell trailers
MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council unanimously approved a special exception request allowing Menards to sell trailers at its store at 6300 Missis…
Merrillville warns town code prohibits signs in right of way
MERRILLVILLE | Merrillville will be enforcing town code prohibiting people from placing signs in town right of way.
New group would use stormwater facility
MERRILLVILLE | Town stormwater officials won't be the only people to use a new facility that will be built for the Merrillville Stormwater Utility.
March 28, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
M'ville park equipment might be removed
MERRILLVILLE | Equipment from some Merrillville parks may have to be removed because of safety concerns, Town Councilman Don Spann said Tuesday.
Town pursuing bond for road repairs
MERRILLVILLE | Some town leaders want to issue a $1.9 million bond to fund road improvements in the town.
Multiple meetings planned for Tuesday in M'ville Town Hall
MERRILLVILLE | Three meetings are scheduled Tuesday at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.
Town approves rezone request for Boys & Girls Clubs of NWI
MERRILLVILLE | The Plan Commission approved a rezoning request Tuesday that would allow installation of a billboard on 61st Avenue and the con…
Mississippi Street project moving forward
MERRILLVILLE | The process to acquire right of way for rebuilding and widening Mississippi Street could start in coming months, town officials said.
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