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Lake Central trustees honor award-winning art students

ST. JOHN | Artistic talent finds many expressions — a fact demonstrated by Lake Central High School students during contests this school year.

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Real estate investment group hosts inaugural meeting

SCHERERVILLE | The founder and publisher of Personal Real Estate Magazine will speak at the first meeting of the Financial Momentum Club on Tuesday.

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Elementary textbook fees going up in Lake Central School Corp.

ST. JOHN | Textbook rental fees will increase next school year for Lake Central School Corp. students enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade.

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Grand opening scheduled for Schererville community center

SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Parks Department will celebrate the grand opening of its new community center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8 at…

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Racing for Babies fundraiser helps fund family needs

Racing for Babies fundraiser helps fund family needs

CEDAR LAKE |When it comes to show-and-tell, Nathan Splant has no competition.

May 22, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Visit memorial to mark the true meaning of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is Monday, and for some people, it’s become a three-day mini-vacation, filled with planting and a cookout or two. Sometimes, we s…

May 22, 2013 12:00 am

WWll vets recognized tonight at 'Honor Flight' film showing

SCHERERVILLE | Local police and firefighters are inviting area residents to join them in forming an honor line tonight to pay tribute to the W…

May 21, 2013 12:05 am

Schererville police investigate two crashes

SCHERERVILLE | People involved in two separate crashes over the weekend were airlifted to Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Schererville p…

May 20, 2013 6:21 pm

Historical society celebrating highway's 100th anniversary

HIGHLAND | The Highland Historical Society celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Highway with guest speaker Cynthia Ogorek, public h…

May 20, 2013 12:05 am

Indiana School Board Association reps decry level of state funding for public education

SCHERERVILLE | Education and school reform in Indiana mean different things to state legislators and those responsible for educating students …

May 19, 2013 7:00 pm

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May 19, 2013 12:00 am

Region students win top marks in We the People contest

INDIANAPOLIS | Fifth-grade students from four Northwest Indiana schools earned top ratings in a We the People competition at the Statehouse on…

May 17, 2013 6:30 pm

Jobless rate in NWI falls dramatically; Indiana rate bumps down

The unemployment rates in the region dipped dramatically, while Indiana's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April, according to government …

May 17, 2013 6:00 pm

S'ville council cancels study session set for Wednesday

SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Town Council study session scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled.

May 17, 2013 12:00 am

Former S'ville financial adviser must repay $1.12M for fraud

HAMMOND | A former Schererville financial adviser must repay $1.12 million and serve four years on probation for defrauding an elderly client …

May 16, 2013 9:30 pm

Firefighter honored for teaching and reaching out to children

Firefighter honored for teaching and reaching out to children

Schererville firefighter Christine Graf received state recognition recently when she received the Achievement of Excellence Award in Indianapo…

May 15, 2013 12:00 am

Lake County's Meux remembered in D.C. ceremony

Lake County's Meux remembered in D.C. ceremony

WASHINGTON, D.C. | Lake County Sheriff's Sgt. Vernon Joiner Sr. smiled Monday night as he recalled the vibrant laugh of slain Lake County Corr…

May 14, 2013 12:30 pm Photos

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HEALTH BRIEFS: Gynecology program certified

MICHIGAN CITY | Franciscan St. Anthony Health hospital in Michigan City and three of its surgeons have been certified by the Center of Excelle…

May 14, 2013 12:05 am

Style show will benefit Parkinson's Disease

Style show will benefit Parkinson's Disease

May 13, 2013 12:00 am

Quiet zones coming to Schererville railroad crossings

Quiet zones coming to Schererville railroad crossings

SCHERERVILLE | After about four years of work, two Canadian National railroad crossings will receive quiet zone designations.

May 12, 2013 11:00 pm Photos

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Allergy season nothing to sneeze at

If you are sneezing, coughing, have itchy swollen eyes and feel tired all the time, you’re in good company.

May 12, 2013 7:00 pm

Mother, daughter getting double dose of doctorates

Mother, daughter getting double dose of doctorates

Nadine Burns and her daughter, Amie Burns-Scharnke, are taking the family's nursing tradition to the next level next week.

May 12, 2013 12:19 am Photos

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May 12, 2013 12:00 am

Lowering the curtain with one-acts

Lowering the curtain with one-acts

ST. JOHN | Enjoy a night of entertainment at Lake Central High School as the Advanced Theater class ends the school year with a special public…

May 12, 2013 12:00 am

Lake Central board honors retiring employees

ST. JOHN | It was a night of recognitions at last week's Lake Central School Board meeting.

May 11, 2013 8:30 pm

S'ville plans grand opening for new community center

SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Parks Department will celebrate the grand opening of its new community center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8 at…

May 10, 2013 3:22 pm

NIRPC director discusses region investment

SCHERERVILLE │ The new director of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission discussed sustaining a regional vision during Friday’…

May 10, 2013 3:14 pm

Young teacher belongs in a classroom helping students grow

Young teacher belongs in a classroom helping students grow

Luther East High School teacher Michael Gonya showed teaching potential even as a student at that very same Lansing school.

May 10, 2013 12:00 am

Master Gardeners seeks garden walk sites

To help others grow in the knowledge of what plants may thrive in local gardens, the Lake County Master Gardeners, with a membership of more t…

May 10, 2013 12:00 am

Schererville council opposes Lake county income tax

SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Town Council has declared its opposition to a county income tax just in time for a meeting in which the Lake C…

May 09, 2013 6:45 pm

S'ville Zoning Appeals Board's May 27 meeting canceled

SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for May 27 has been canceled.

May 09, 2013 12:00 am

S'ville to use TIF funds to pay for community center

SCHERERVILLE | The town has determined its permanent funding source for the community center in Scherwood Park as construction of the facility…

May 08, 2013 10:15 pm

First stores announced for Shops on Main in Schererville

SCHERERVILLE | The first phase of construction for the Shops on Main project has started, and fashion, footwear and home furnishing retailers …

May 08, 2013 5:40 pm

HR group hosts learning session on intimate partner violence in workplace

The Northwest Indiana Society for Human Resource Management is hosting an event focusing on intimate partner violence in the workplace.

May 08, 2013 10:39 am

Area students win National Merit Scholarships

Five local students are among 2,500 high school students across the country who won National Merit $2,500 Scholarships.

May 08, 2013 12:00 am

Fundraiser planned for Schererville dog park

SCHERERVILLE | A fundraiser to benefit Schererville's Perry Ferrini Dog Park is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 7…

May 08, 2013 12:00 am

Daughter's essay is a unique Mother's Day gift

Daughter's essay is a unique Mother's Day gift

Cara Eklund is a 10-year-old fourth-grader at Homan Elementary School in Schererville. She was given a school assignment to write a story, and…

May 08, 2013 12:00 am

Dog park safety tips provided May 16 at S'ville Town Hall

SCHERERVILLE |The Schererville Parks Department and the Deer Run Animal Hospital will explain dog park safety and etiquette during a free clas…

May 07, 2013 12:05 am

Officers memorial ceremony scheduled May 17 in S'ville

SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Police Department will have its annual peace officers memorial ceremony May 17 at the department, 25 E. Joliet St.

May 07, 2013 12:05 am

Slager updates Lake Central schools board on legislation

ST. JOHN | State Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, delivered a legislative update to the Lake Central School Corp. board about school funding d…

May 06, 2013 10:25 pm

Hundreds turn out for Walk/Run for Kailey to honor girl, fund research

Hundreds turn out for Walk/Run for Kailey to honor girl, fund research

ST. JOHN | Hundreds came together Sunday on the Clark Middle School track for the Walk/Run for Kailey.

May 05, 2013 7:45 pm Photos

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Event to recognize home savings program for heroes

SCHERERVILLE | Northwest Indiana residents are invited to celebrate Homes For Heroes Day at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at Northwoods Re…

May 05, 2013 7:00 am

Residents gather to learn about proposed Lake County income tax

HIGHLAND | The three Lake County Council members who voted against a proposed county income tax met with residents Saturday to discuss the tax…

May 04, 2013 6:15 pm

Visitors at Munster show get revved up about vehicles

Visitors at Munster show get revved up about vehicles

MUNSTER | Thousands of car lovers descended on Community Park on Saturday for the 15th annual Car & Cycle Show.

May 04, 2013 6:00 pm Photos

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Vendor and bake sale to benefit Schererville child

SCHERERVILLE | Stay Strong Savannah Benefit, a vendor event and bake sale, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Child Zone 41, 2420 Ontario St.

May 03, 2013 12:00 am

Walk or run for Kailey this Sunday in St. John

ST. JOHN | Help raise money for Niemann-Pick Type C research in honor of 9-year-old Schererville resident Kailey Florkiewicz by participating …

May 03, 2013 12:00 am

Marian Catholic High School awards 61 Medals of Academic Excellence

Marian Catholic High School awards 61 Medals of Academic Excellence

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School hosted an Excellence in Academics Award breakfast on April 25 and Medals of Academic Excellence …

May 02, 2013 12:00 am

St. John cop crashes while pursuing motorcycle in S'ville

SCHERERVILLE | A St. John police officer pursuing a motorcycle Wednesday crashed into at least two other vehicles on Indianapolis Boulevard, p…

May 01, 2013 6:10 pm

Food drive to benefit needy NWI children kicks off today

An effort kicks off today to fill the gap for children whose access to free and reduced-cost lunch programs ends with the school year.

April 30, 2013 7:45 pm
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About Schererville

Town of Schererville

10 E. Joliet Street Schererville, IN 46375
219.322.2211
219.865.5515 (Fax)

Police Department

25 East Joliet Street Schererville, IN 46375
219.322.5000
Fax: 219.865.5529

Fire Department

1650 Cline Avenue Schererville, IN 46375
219.322.2599
Fax: 219.865.5506

Parks and Recreation

Office in Rohrman Park
219.865.5530
219.865.5534 (Fax)

Lake Central School Corporation

Kay Trapp Administration Center
8260 Wicker Avenue
St. John, Indiana 46373
Phone: 219.365.8507

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