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Quiet zones coming to Schererville railroad crossings
SCHERERVILLE | After about four years of work, two Canadian National railroad crossings will receive quiet zone designations.
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…
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…
Senator drops plan to direct Lake income tax spending
INDIANAPOLIS | A controversial plan to have the General Assembly decide how revenue from a Lake County income tax could be spent likely is dead.
S'ville council shoots down gunsmithing proposal
SCHERERVILLE | A Schererville resident won't be allowed to provide gunsmithing services from his home.
Black lawmakers seek veto on Calumet Twp. spending limits
INDIANAPOLIS | Northwest Indiana's black state lawmakers want Gov. Mike Pence to veto legislation that would force Calumet Township to reduce …
S'ville could build new fire station
SCHERERVILLE | The town is exploring the possibility of building a new fire station and renovating two existing stations to enhance fire prote…
Senator faces decision on lifting Lake levy freeze
INDIANAPOLIS | The decision on whether the Lake County property tax levy freeze is lifted, even if the county doesn't enact an income tax, is …
S'ville looks to update Stephen Park
SCHERERVILLE | The town plans to use community development block grant funds for enhancements at Stephen Park.
House votes to unfreeze Lake property tax revenues
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House has agreed to remove a state-imposed limit on the amount of property tax revenue local governments in Lake Co…
Schools may get secret waivers for gun mandate
INDIANAPOLIS | Volunteers packing concealed, loaded firearms and known only to school board members soon may be patrolling the hallways of eve…
Schererville community center could open next month
SCHERERVILLE | The community center in Scherwood Park is nearing completion, Schererville officials said.
Senate OKs limits on Calumet Twp. spending, gives Griffith chance to leave
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Senate has approved legislation, long sought by Griffith residents, limiting Calumet Township spending and giving G…
Fiat dealership could open in Schererville
SCHERERVILLE | The Napleton Automotive Group has plans to open a Fiat dealership on its property on the east side of U.S. 41 north of 67th Avenue.
Schererville plans Austin Avenue project
SCHERERVILLE | A project to reconstruct a portion of Austin Avenue could start in coming months.
Senate panel restores chance for Griffith to leave Calumet Twp.
INDIANAPOLIS | Griffith has won back the chance to leave Calumet Township, but only if the township fails to reduce spending on its own next y…
Town gives Shops on Main final approval
SCHERERVILLE | Following months of discussion and numerous meetings, the Shops on Main project has received the last formal approval needed fr…
Schererville board to hear gunsmithing request again
SCHERERVILLE | A Schererville resident's proposal to provide gunsmithing services in his home is heading back to the Board of Zoning Appeals f…
No consensus yet in Lake income tax debate at Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS | Legislation intended to entice the Lake County Council to finally enact an income tax is likely to be approved next week by the…
Planning continues for Cline Avenue improvements
SCHERERVILLE | A safety improvement project that looks to include creating a roundabout and constructing a center median on Cline Avenue is on…
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 …
Town OKs financing incentives for Shops on Main
SCHERERVILLE | The town has taken action to provide financing incentives for the Shops on Main development.
Senate panel delays hearing on Griffith-Cal Twp. separation
INDIANAPOLIS | A Statehouse hearing on legislation that could enable Griffith to leave Calumet Township and join another township was postpone…
Dyer extinguishes fire territory move
DYER | Town Council members have decided they are not interested in forming a fire territory with neighboring towns.
Plan Commission supports Shops on Main; building may start in April
SCHERERVILLE | Developer Bruce Boyer said he hopes construction of the Shops on Main development will begin in April.
S'ville council tables gunsmithing request
SCHERERVILLE | The Town Council will wait to make a decision about a Schererville resident's request to provide gunsmithing services in his home.
Business to use S'ville property for storage
SCHERERVILLE | Midwest Pipe Coating is planning to use property at 812 Kennedy Ave. for storage purposes.
S'ville parks department plans for programs at new center
SCHERERVILLE | Schererville Parks and Recreation officials have spring on their minds.
S'ville board gives unfavorable recommendation for gunsmithing request
SCHERERVILLE | A resident's request to provide gunsmithing services at his home was opposed Monday night by his neighbors and the Board of Zon…
C.P. Mayor Uran is elected chairman of NIRPC board
CROWN POINT | Crown Point Mayor David Uran has been elected chairman of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission.
Town works with developer to improve Austin Avenue
SCHERERVILLE | A stretch of Austin Avenue is slated for improvements this year.
Dyer presses on with fire territory discussion
DYER | A few of the players have dropped out, but enough showed up recently to make the second discussion of a fire territory a lively one.
Munster council adopts revised code of ethics, values
MUNSTER | The Town Council recently voted to adopt the revised Code of Ethics and Values written by representatives of the Shared Ethics Advis…
S'ville police chief: Task force has helped reduce overdose deaths
SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Police Department's emphasis on narcotics use in town is producing results, Police Chief David Dowling said.
Drainage Board OKs emergency culvert repairs in downtown S'ville
CROWN POINT | The Lake County Drainage Board on Wednesday approved spending $171,902 for emergency repairs to a collapsing culvert pipe that h…
Dyer agrees to kick in funding for Lake Central High School resource officer
DYER | The town has formally agreed to co-fund a school resource officer position at Lake Central High School.
Schererville parks officials still updating master plan
SCHERERVILLE | Creating the Schererville parks department's new five-year master plan isn't a quick process.
Schererville's council elects Rob Guetzloff as president
SCHERERVILLE | The Town Council has picked its officers for 2013.
Connelly becomes S'ville councilman
SCHERERVILLE | Republican Kevin Connelly has become the newest Schererville town councilman.
2 seek vacant S'ville council spot
SCHERERVILLE | The ballot has been set for Wednesday's caucus to fill the vacant 2nd Ward Schererville Town Council seat.
Caucus scheduled Dec. 12 for S'ville Town Council vacancy
SCHERERVILLE | A caucus has been set to select a person to fill the vacant 2nd Ward Town Council spot in Schererville.
S'ville to contribute funds for culvert repairs
SCHERERVILLE | Repairing the Spring Street Ditch box culvert near downtown Schererville is a top priority for Lake County Surveyor George Van Til.
Connelly will seek vacant Schererville council seat
SCHERERVILLE | A caucus hasn't yet been set to fill the vacant 2nd Ward Town Council seat, but a former Police Commission member is interested…
Dyer talks about the possibility of creating fire territory
DYER | The Town Council will hold a meeting on the possibility of creating a fire territory at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Main Meeting Room at Town Hall.
Indiana Legislature to get back to work
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana General Assembly will convene Tuesday for its 118th session, a one-day mostly ceremonial meeting where lawmakers wi…
Schererville is considering voluntary annexation ideas
SCHERERVILLE | The town's boundaries look to stretch slightly further in coming months.
Slager edges O'Donnell in close race
It was a tight race Tuesday for the Indiana House District 15 seat.
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O'Donnell faces Slager in House District 15 race
Two candidates with local political experience are vying to represent Indiana House District 15.
Town defers vote on zoning map
SCHERERVILLE | The Town Council is waiting to make a decision about a proposed new zoning map for Schererville after a developer expressed concerns.
Cedar Lake looks at ambulance fee revision
CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council has gotten its first look at a proposal to charge nonresidents more for ambulance calls.
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