-
St. John Shrine to hold 2nd Annual Golf Classic
ST. JOHN | Save the date this year for the Second Annual Shrine of Christ’s Passion Golf Classic: Monday, September 17 at 12:30 p.m. The event…
-
Schererville Chamber Golf Outing June 21
SCHERERVILLE | Mark your calendars! The Schererville Chamber of Commerce's Annual Golf Outing will bon June 21 at White Hawk Country Club in C…
-
Influential Women of NWI's Empowering Business Finalists Announced
MERRILLVILLE | Influential Women of Northwest Indiana has released the six finalists for the new prestigious Empowering Business of the Year a…
News from Your Community
Community News
Honor those who served and still serve to keep U.S. free
If you get the chance this weekend, take in one of the many Memorial Day services for our local veterans.
Region celebreates Memorial Day with services, salutes
With graveside services, wreath-laying ceremonies, a special dedication and historical tour to honor Civil War veterans and parades, the regio…
Senior assisted living site 'great addition,' S'ville official says
SCHERERVILLE | The town's first senior living community is on pace to open this winter.
Business calendar (copy)
TUESDAY
Region to mark Memorial Day with ceremonies, salutes
With graveside services, wreath-laying ceremonies, a special dedication and historical tour to honor Civil War veterans and parades, the regio…
School visit previews Racing for Babies fundraiser Saturday
CEDAR LAKE | Students at Lincoln Elementary School got a preview of Saturday's Racing for Babies charity event when Phil Splant brought his La…
May 25, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Collaborations help nonprofits do a better job of serving
In previous columns I have written about the need to work together to create "Ripples of Hope" and make an impact in our communities.
3 men charged in Schererville killing
SCHERERVILLE | Three men face multiple charges in the killing of a 24-year-old woman who was shot Saturday night after returning to her Schere…
May 23, 2012 12:23 pm PhotosPhotos
Nine National Merit Scholars named
Nine local students have been named winners of the National Merit Scholarship award.
Schererville chamber moves office, offers membership special
We’ve moved! By we, I mean the Schererville Chamber of Commerce. Our office is now on the southwest corner of Joliet and Austin streets, and t…
Mother: 10-year-old daughter fled undetected from S'ville school because of bullies
SCHERERVILLE | Lake Central School Corp. officials said Monday they will investigate how and why a 10-year-old student walked away from Grimme…
Recess at center of Lake Central debate
ST. JOHN | School districts face increasingly stringent mandates from the Indiana Department of Education about how much uninterrupted instruc…
S'ville man found guilty of murdering Hammond man
CROWN POINT | A Lake County jury convicted a Schererville man Monday of murdering a Hammond man in July 2010.
East Chicago joins Shared Ethics Advisory Commission
EAST CHICAGO | Elected officials and city employees alike are now eligible for training in good behavior through membership in the regional Sh…
Schererville woman fatally shot in front of her home
SCHERERVILLE | A 24-year-old woman was gunned down in front of her home late Saturday night, police said.
Schererville Plan Commission to meet Monday at Town Hall
SCHERERVILLE | The Plan Commission will have a study session at 6 p.m. Monday at Town Hall, 10 E. Joliet St.
The Week Ahead
MONDAY
Giant garage sale benefits children's cancer foundation
SCHERERVILLE | While people all over the country hold garage sales this spring, residents of Northwest Indiana have the opportunity to come to…
Courtyard gets a facelift thanks to team effort
SCHERERVILLE | The front courtyard at Watson Elementary School is now a showpiece thanks to the efforts of the Watson PTO, student council, te…
Brownies spread warmth to NICU patients
DYER | Brownies from Girl Scout Troop 127, who are second-graders at St. Michael School in Schererville, recently presented fleece blankets th…
Police host service for fallen officers
SCHERERVILLE | Schererville Police Department and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 170 invite the public to attend the annual Memorial Serv…
Benefit helps children with cancer and Special Olympics
SCHERERVILLE | Face painting, games, firetrucks and a police canine demonstration were all part of the fun at the recent Fuel Fitness Communit…
Albert's to sponsor run/walk to benefit national MS society
SCHERERVILLE | Albert's Diamond Jewelers is sponsoring the 2012 Briar Ridge Run/Walk on Saturday to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
IREAD tests students' skills
Most Northwest Indiana third-graders who took the state's mandatory IRead test performed well and will move on to fourth grade.
May 15, 2012 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Schererville's farmers market starts Thursday in Redar Park
SCHERERVILLE | The town will host its farmers market from 3 to 8 p.m. each Thursday through Sept. 27 at Redar Park, at the intersection of Aus…
S'ville parks trip slated June 8 for 'Wizard of Oz' performance
SCHERERVILLE | Parks officials have scheduled a trip to see "The Wizard of Oz" June 8 at the Drury Lane Children’s Theatre.
HR managers group to meet Wednesday
SCHERERVILLE | The Northwest Indiana Society of Human Resource Managers will host a meeting Wednesday at Teibel's Restaurant, 1775 U.S. 41
Schererville police, FOP slate annual memorial service Friday
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Police Department, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 170 and Board of Safety will host their annual memorial ser…
Dinner and fashion show benefit Parkinson's Disease groups
HOBART | "Evening in Paris" is the theme for the eighth annual Spring & Summer Style Show at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30. Proceeds will …
Business calendar
MONDAY
Merrillville man on super quest to shutter Super PACs
INDIANAPOLIS | Anonymous groups known as Super PACs will spend millions of dollars from undisclosed donors, including corporations, to run tho…
May 13, 2012 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Lake officials ready to throw tax proposals under the bus
CROWN POINT | Lake County bus agencies planning an express route to the county government center to collect new taxpayer subsidies are likely …
Developer ready to move on stalled S'ville hotel proposal
SCHERERVILLE | After years without proceeding, a hotel development in town could be moving forward with some changes.
S'ville Fire Department Honor Guard is third in competition
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Fire Department Honor Guard was recognized during Thursday's Board of Safety meeting for its accomplishments i…
Garden experts host plant sale Saturday at Tri Town Safety Village
SCHERERVILLE | Lake County Master Gardeners Association will hold its annual native plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Tri Town Safe…
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.
3 region men arrested on heroin dealing charges
Three Lake County men accused of dealing heroin received their Thursday morning wake-up call from area police.
May 10, 2012 6:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Audiologist to share travel tips for people with hearing loss
SCHERERVILLE | An educational audiologist will discuss travel tips for people with hearing loss during a presentation from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturda…
Scheub gets better, not older, in primary win
CROWN POINT | Voters gave Lake County's oldest political campaigner one of his hardest-fought victories.
May 08, 2012 10:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Former state Sen. Mathias Kerger dies
MERRILLVILLE | Happiness could be seen in Mathias Kerger's eyes when they lit up, his friends and family said.
Indiana Charter School Board holds hearing for proposed Merrillville charter
CROWN POINT | Several parents and local residents spoke in favor Monday of a request to open a charter school in Merrillville.
May 07, 2012 9:15 pm PhotosPhotos
Suspected pipe bomb found near Schererville school
SCHERERVILLE | Federal officials now have what could be a pipe bomb after an elementary school student found it Friday and carried it home, po…
Romney hits up Indiana donors, ignores voters on eve of primary
INDIANAPOLIS | Mitt Romney swooped into Indiana for a private fundraiser Monday night but left the state without holding a single public event…
Heavy rains, but region escapes severe flooding
Heavy thunderstorms dumped at least 2 inches, and in some cases many more, across central and southern Lake and Porter counties early Monday.
May 07, 2012 3:40 pm PhotosPhotos
Library offering virtual tour of South Korea on May 16
SCHERERVILLE | A virtual tour of South Korea will be presented at 7 p.m. May 16 at the Lake County Public Library's Dyer-Schererville branch, …
Cruise with Campagna
SCHERERVILLE | The second annual Campagna Cruise for Charity sets sail from noon to 2 p.m. May 19.
LAKE WEEK AHEAD
WEDNESDAY
About Schererville
Town of Schererville10 E. Joliet Street Schererville, IN 46375
219.322.2211
219.865.5515 (Fax)
25 East Joliet Street Schererville, IN 46375
219.322.5000
Fax: 219.865.5529
1650 Cline Avenue Schererville, IN 46375
219.322.2599
Fax: 219.865.5506
Office in Rohrman Park
219.865.5530
219.865.5534 (Fax)
Kay Trapp Administration Center
8260 Wicker Avenue
St. John, Indiana 46373
Phone: 219.365.8507
Latest Local Offers
Get Ready for Summer 99 days for $99.
Get Ready for Summer 99 days for $99. May Gym Membership Speci…
Let us cater your next party! Call today for details 219-322-6800
Let us cater your next party! Catering available for graduati…
Expert Appraisals and Jewelry Repair available at Albert's call 322-2700 or 769-1976
Expert Appraisals and Jewelry Repair available at Albert's cal…
Please Wait…