EDITORIAL: Don't try to stifle school competition

The Gary politicians arguing against allowing more charter schools in that city are missing the point. Competition should make all schools bet…

EDITORIAL: New Dunes group offers needed support

A new private group has formed to support efforts at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The park has needed this private support, something oth…

EDITORIAL: The right way to handle accusations

Crown Point Community School Corp. Superintendent Teresa Eineman acted appropriately when she sought three independent investigations into all…

EDITORIAL: Launch external probe of DCS practices

Evidence of troubles at the Indiana Department of Child Services continues to mount. The need for change is very clear.

EDITORIAL: Outside input on Duneland's budget

When Duneland School Corp. sought permission to raise taxes in a May 8 referendum, school officials promised to seek private sector help in cr…

EDITORIAL: What's taking so long for external audit?

Indiana's State Budget Committee is planning an independent audit of the Indiana Department of Revenue. The most obvious question Hoosiers sho…

EDITORIAL: Finally, a pact for a new bridge

Finally, two and a half years after the Cline Avenue Bridge was deemed unsafe and shut down, an agreement has been reached on a replacement.

EDITORIAL: Health care reform for local government

Hammond officials are looking at a major overhaul of the city's health insurance program. It is an issue facing all units of local government …

EDITORIAL: Recognize trash-to-ethanol as the flop it is

As the next deadline nears for developer Earl Powers to prove he's making progress on the proposed trash-to-ethanol plant, it's now clear that…

EDITORIAL: Lake County officials must get on board

It is sadly ironic that even as NIRPC prepares to approve a plan calling for transit-friendly "livable centers," the Lake County Council and B…

EDITORIAL: Save landmarks before they're history

Even as new life is being breathed into the former Lake County Nurses' Home, the House of Tomorrow has been placed on the preservation group I…

EDITORIAL: Bus service needs last-minute savior

The demise of the Northwest Indiana Regional Bus Authority is getting closer and closer. It is not too late for a rescue, but we've already re…

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Early prison release raises red flag

EDITORIAL: Consider all options on animal shelter

Porter County officials have a new study that confirms the obvious: a new animal shelter facility is needed. It's not that simple, though.

EDITORIAL: Portage shouldn't trash garbage pickups

Portage officials are talking about stopping the city's pickup of trash in the city's mobile home parks. That's wrong.

EDITORIAL: Stop slinging mud, make candidates shine

Now that the primary election is over, it's time to reflect on some of the lessons to be learned about the campaign. Chief among them should b…

EDITORIAL: Go to polls today because your vote counts

Predictions for voter turnout in Indiana today are a case study in low expectations. It shouldn't be that way.

EDITORIAL: A recap of our spring endorsements

Over the past few weeks, we've given a series of endorsements in major contested races facing voters in Lake and Porter counties. We recap the…

EDITORIAL: We endorse Hoffman, Morales, Wszolek, Graham, Poparad, Whitten

Republican voters face so many good choices in the Porter County Council at-large race Tuesday that it's a shame they can vote for only three …

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Where's the demand?

EDITORIAL: We endorse Evans for commissioner

Probably the hottest race in Porter County this year is is for the Republican nomination for Porter County commissioner in District 3, where i…

EDITORIAL: We endorse Puckett, Polarek for commissioner

Porter County officials have a lot on their plates, and on Tuesday, so do the voters.

EDITORIAL: We endorse Bade, Fortson for coroner

In an ideal world, Lake County's coroner would be appointed by a county executive rather than elected. Why elect someone who doesn't make poli…

EDITORIAL: We endorse Lugar for U.S. Senate

The petty arguments thrown about in Indiana's U.S. Senate race are annoying distractions from the real issues in this campaign.

EDITORIAL: We endorse Repay, Astor for Lake commissioner

Democrats and Republicans alike have choices on the ballot for Lake County commissioner in District 3.

EDITORIAL: We endorse Tippy in GOP commissioner's race

Of the three Republican candidates for Lake County commissioner in District 2, Jerry Tippy stands out.

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Another Super Bowl? Not so fast

EDITORIAL: We endorse Garcia, Brown, Hart, Smith, Ludington

Unlike the Republicans, Democrats have plenty of options in Indiana House races on the ballot in Northwest Indiana. See Thursday's editorial f…

EDITORIAL: We endorse Fine, Niemeyer in House races

Today and Friday, we offer our endorsements in the Indiana House of Representatives. First the Republicans.

EDITORIAL: We endorse Rogers in Indiana Senate District 3

All three of the Democratic candidates in Indiana Senate District 3 are familiar names: incumbent Earline Rogers of Gary, Hobart City Council …

EDITORIAL: We endorse Phelps for U.S. House

Two Republicans are vying for the right to challenge U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, in the 1st Congressional District. Visclosky is…

EDITORIAL: Tax hike needed to protect Duneland students

Duneland School Corp. offers an excellent education to its students. It's up to the voters to ensure that continues to happen.

EDITORIAL: We endorse Dominguez, but just barely

The hottest race in Lake County this spring is the Democratic nomination for District 2 county commissioner. It includes two familiar faces, i…

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Indiana misses out on heated presidential primary

EDITORIAL: Porter County scraps plan for food scraps

The Boone Grove compost site won't accept commercial food waste in response to residents who complained that the primarily residential area mi…

EDITORIAL: Common sense solution, not soon enough

The law that protects underage drinkers from prosecution if they seek emergency medical help for a drunken friend is a very good idea, althoug…

EDITORIAL: Throw Powers' contract in the trash

The Lake County Solid Waste Management District Board is scheduled to meet Thursday. It should take that opportunity to declare the trash-to-e…

EDITORIAL: Curious choice for Indiana revenue boss

The new top dog at the Indiana Department of Revenue has a background in banking — including at an Evansville bank that failed under his watch.

EDITORIAL: Food for thought on healthy eating

With so much emphasis on fighting obesity in the United States, it seems counterintuitive that thousands of people in Northwest Indiana and th…

EDITORIAL: Respond to tax caps with innovation

Matt Greller, executive director of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, voiced the concerns of many municipalities about tax caps ham…

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Confidence needs a fix

EDITORIAL: DCS needs new direction, new director

Before James Payne took over, the Indiana Department of Child Services was a troubled agency. It remains troubled. It's time for major changes.

EDITORIAL: Gary schools need to work well with others

It's a new day in Gary, and that includes the school district as well as the civil city. It's high time the Gary School Board and administrati…

EDITORIAL: Don't fritter away Porter County's nest egg

The Porter County Council is thinking of tapping the proceeds from the sale of Porter Hospital to pay for $16.2 million in drainage work at So…

EDITORIAL: Municipalities should join ethics movement

The Shared Ethics Advisory Commission seems to be picking up steam. That's as it should be.

EDITORIAL: New opportunity for Department of Revenue

Remember those old cartoons about the mountaineers in ragged clothing trying to protect their still from the "revenuers?" Now it's local gover…

EDITORIAL: Create safe connection to nearby trail

In March, when Lake County Jail corrections Officer Britney Meux, 25, died in a hit-and-run that seriously injured three other jail guards, th…

EDITORIAL: A lesson to learn on school referendums

When the campaign was conducted last year on a referendum to rebuild Lake Central High School and to replace Protsman Elementary School, both …

EDITORIAL: Expand use of judicial nominating process

Monday's resignation of a second Indiana Supreme Court justice puts the spotlight on the merit selection process again. It's a model the India…

EDITORIAL: Unplug Powers' dreams of trash-to-ethanol riches

Earl Powers is asking for more time to show he has the financial wherewithal and other arrangements in place for the proposed trash-to-ethanol…

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