EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: What has Northwest Indiana done to attract tourists?

Speros Batistatos

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will be 30 years old on July 1. Throughout my tenure as president/CEO of the organization, w…

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Sports is an economic driver in south suburbs

Jim Garrett

Every year, we see more families building vacations around their child’s sporting events. Whether it’s a golf tournament at a prestigious cour…

Munster has always tried to do things right

Thomas DeGiulio

Munster is proud of many things in its 106-year history as an incorporated community. We have been recognized as a community that has been wel…

School leaders preparing to make students READY for their future

By Doug Ross

Among Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's legislative initiatives, signed into law last week, was patterned after the Northwest Indiana Regional Educati…

Porter uniting regional trail system

By Michael Barry

The town of Porter, often referred to as "the missing link" of the regional trail system, is positioned to open three connector paths that wil…

Portage enjoys both commerce, recreation

By James Snyder

Portage might easily be described as located at the intersection of commerce and recreation.

Hobart offers something for everyone

By Brian Snedecor

Diverse opportunities available are a great reason to live in or visit Hobart.

Kouts plans to enhance its small-town charm

By Tim Jones

Nestled among open fields and a quaint shopping district is the friendly town of Kouts.

Highland focuses on redevelopment, quality of life

By Michael Griffin

Highland is one of the many communities that contributes to what is right in the region. As a 102-year-old incorporated community, Highland is…

Celebrate vibrant, visionary Valparaiso

By Jon Costas

In Valparaiso, we have so much to celebrate in the way we work and play and live each day.

Job growth, Fitness Fridays, teamwork make LaPorte great

By Blair Milo

LAPORTE | We’re fortunate in LaPorte to have so many great things to brag about that it’s tough to pick just a few. I can’t tell you how excit…

Hebron continues to make improvements

Don Ensign

HEBRON | We are, as our motto says, “A community working together."

Volunteers make Ogden Dunes a great place to live

Judy Mollyway

Ogden Dunes is a great place to live. The last new people to move onto my block moved in 28 years ago. No one has moved out but the children. …

St. John marketing town's many assets

By Steve Kil

Over the past decade, St. John has experienced rapid population growth as the community has nearly doubled in size. St. John has made signific…

Hammond continues to see new projects, developments

Thomas McDermott Jr. Mayor of Hammond

Hammond is off to a busy start to 2013. As its mayor, I am always happy to announce new projects and economic development in the city, and thi…

Griffith a great place to live, work or visit

By George Jerome Griffith clerk-treasurer

There are a number of things that make Griffith a great place to live, work or visit.

Michigan City ready for business, recreation

By Ron Meer Mayor of Michigan City

As I enter the second year of my administration as mayor of Michigan City, I would like to take this opportunity to look back at some of the a…

Sustainability, economic development thrive in Cedar Lake

Ian Nicolini Cedar Lake Town Manager

Cedar Lake is both the literal and figurative center of our community. While this presents several unique challenges for planners, it also pre…

Meet your NWI legislative delegation

By Dan Carden dan.carden@nwi.com, (317) 637-9078

The Indiana General Assembly convenes on Monday and is scheduled to meet until April 29.

Introducing The Times 2013 Editorial Advisory Board

By Doug Ross

Today, we introduce new members of The Times Editorial Advisory Board. They have agreed to share their opinions on issues of local and regiona…

Introducing The Times 2013 Editorial Advisory Board

By Doug Ross

Today, we introduce new members of The Times Editorial Advisory Board. They have agreed to share their opinions on issues of local and regiona…

Beverly Shores a community in harmony with nature

By Jon Voelz

“A community in harmony with nature” is the motto of Beverly Shores, and it captures not only the guiding principles but the unique challenges…

Partnerships help East Chicago's housing market bounce back

By Anthony Copeland Mayor of East Chicago

In two short years, East Chicago has begun to turn its housing market around by removing barriers to homeownership.

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