Schererville Government News
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…
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.
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.
Dozens oppose Lake Central plans at plan commission meeting
ST. JOHN | Dozens of residents from two subdivisions adjacent to Lake Central High School filled chairs at Wednesday's St. John Plan Commissio…
S'ville community center construction could begin in summer
SCHERERVILLE | The proposed community center for the parks department "is on the fast track" so the town won't lose grant funding that can be …
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…
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S'ville firefighters receive beer garden contract
SCHERERVILLE | The beer garden contract for the Celebrate Schererville festival is back in the hands of the Schererville Professional Firefigh…
Copeland advances Shared Ethics Advisory Commission cause
EAST CHICAGO | A stalled initiative to require ethical behavior by city employees and elected officials is being revived by Mayor Anthony Copeland.
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.
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
S'ville firefighters want to discuss beer garden contract
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Professional Firefighters Local 4279 hopes the Park Board will revisit the union's proposal to operate the bee…
Governor approves Little Cal levee fee
INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law Friday a measure establishing a permanent funding source to finish construction and maintain…
Developer revitalizing Shops on Main plans
SCHERERVILLE | Town leaders are hoping a proposed lifestyle center finally will move forward.
Board to Langbehn: Draft plan to rein in credit card expenses
CROWN POINT | The executive director of Lake County's solid waste district — criticized by some of his elected bosses and a state audit for pa…
S'ville advances plan for new community center
SCHERERVILLE | The Town Council narrowly granted permission Wednesday to the Park Board to begin the design process for a new community center.
S'ville planners give conditional approval to proposal for hotel on U.S. 41
SCHERERVILLE | Plans for a new hotel in town are moving forward.
Grant will allow Crown Point students to visit Tri-Town Safety Village
SCHERERVILLE | A grant from the Crown Point Community Foundation has made it possible for Crown Point students in second and fifth grades to r…
Little Cal levee fee set for Senate approval
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Senate is poised to approve a new annual fee on most Lake County property owners to fund construction and maintenan…
Schererville engineer suspended by IDOT
SCHERERVILLE | Town Council members have different opinions about how to proceed with Schererville's engineering firm after the Illinois Depar…
Schererville establishes safety board
SCHERERVILLE | The Town Council has formed a new board to oversee the Schererville Police and Fire departments and ambulance service.
Schererville approves 2 percent pay raise for municipal employees
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Town Council adopted the 2012 salary ordinance, giving municipal employees a 2 percent wage increase and a pot…
Schererville Town Council rules dogs on trails must be leashed
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Town Council this week ruled all dogs on walking trails must be on a leash.
Schererville hotel proposal gains traction from planners
SCHERERVILLE | The town's Plan Commission approved plans for roads and infrastructure Monday that would pave the way for a new hotel.
Schererville updates zoning ordinances
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Town Council has updated its entire zoning ordinance package, something that has not been done since 1986.
Schererville police fare well in citizen survey
SCHERERVILLE | Schererville police fared well in a recent satisfaction survey.
Schererville seeks applicants for boards and commissions
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Town Council is accepting applications to fill vacancies on boards and commissions.
Bankruptcy: Debtor's downfall and trustee's boon?
HAMMOND | The country's shattered economy has driven many a distressed debtor to bankruptcy court for relief.
Schererville reviews master plan for Teibel Nature Preserve
SCHERERVILLE | Town officials are reviewing a draft of the Teibel Nature Preserve master plan.
Guetzloff, Bradley vie in S'ville Ward 3 race
SCHERERVILLE | In the race for Town Council Ward 3, Republican Kevin Bradley, 51, challenges longtime Democratic incumbent Rob Guetzloff, 55.
Tippy touts experience; Dem foe cites creativity
SCHERERVILLE | Republican incumbent candidate Jerry Tippy, 50, will defend his seat against Democratic challenger Jennifer Pellar, 41, Tuesday…
November 04, 2011 1:21 pm PhotosPhotos
Troxell, Moore in running for Schererville 5th Ward seat
SCHERERVILLE | In the race for the Town Council's 5th Ward, Democrat Michael A. Troxell, 50, is challenging incumbent Republican candidate Sha…
November 02, 2011 8:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Unneeded prescription drugs can be turned in Saturday
INDIANAPOLIS | Region residents with leftover or unwanted prescription drugs can turn them in for safe disposal at more than a dozen local pol…
The Times to check candidate claims
In a special initiative during the general election season, The Times will investigate claims made by candidates for public office.
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