Not all libraries have debt on their books

Northwest Indiana's public libraries have been anything but quiet in recent years.

Slager applauded by Griffith council, residents

GRIFFITH | The Griffith Town Council and its audience applauded state Rep. Hal Slager on Tuesday for his efforts in helping ease the financial burden of Calumet Township.

Two face murder charges in homicide of Markham man

CALUMET TOWNSHIP | Two men face first-degree murder charges in the death of a 35-year-old Markham man who was found dead in Calumet Township, near Blue Island, police said.*

MARC CHASE: Threat of secession a warning shot for townships

A collective groan could be heard from Calumet Township recently as a law opening the door for Griffith to leave the township took effect in Indianapolis. Though it might sound ominous to some, the groan has the potential to be the harmony of forced government reform.

Pence orders cuts in Calumet Township spending

INDIANAPOLIS | Griffith leaders were ecstatic Friday after Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed into law mandatory reductions in Calumet Township spending and a path for Griffith to exit the township if its excessive spending continues.

Governor yet to act on two Lake County bills

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence has just two more days to decide the fate of two measures that could change Lake County forever.

Griffith awaits Pence's signature on township bill

GRIFFITH | The town is waiting for the final step in its quest for financial relief from Calumet Township — the signature of Gov. Mike Pence.

Ex-Lake Ridge Schools business manager accused of stealing $133K

CALUMET TOWNSHIP | A judge has frozen the assets of the former business manager of Lake Ridge Schools amid allegations he pocketed more than $130,000 of school funds, officials said.

K-9 catches suspect wanted on warrants after chase

CALUMET TOWNSHIP | A Lake County K-9 captured a suspect wanted on multiple warrants Wednesday after a chase in Calumet Township.

Four players score big in Silver Point Games

February games brought some extraordinary results when players had an opportunity to participate in district-wide duplicate bridge events at their local clubs in Calumet Twp. and Highland.

EDITORIAL: Griffith legislation is a good start

The legislation that enables Griffith to exit Calumet Township is acceptable, but realize that this is a Band-Aid and not a permanent solution.

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 its administrative spending and potentially enable Griffith to leave the township.

Cady Marsh Ditch oil sheen investigation nearing completion

The cleanup of an oil sheen on the Cady Marsh Ditch is complete and the investigation into the responsible party should wrap up by week's end, a representative for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday.

Plan capping Calumet Twp. spending headed to governor

INDIANAPOLIS | It took six years of explaining, arguing and working around legislative roadblocks, but Griffith is now just a few pen strokes away from having a path to exit Calumet Township.

Cady Marsh Ditch polluted by lubricant, EPA officials report

CROWN POINT | Lake County Surveyor George Van Til said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reported progress in identifying and remedying the leak of a lubricant that pooled last week in a north county storm water drainage ditch.

Cady Marsh oil sheen cleanup continues

The cleanup of an oil sheen that appeared Thursday on the Cady Marsh Ditch is expected to be complete by midweek, according to a representative for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Officials honing in on potential cause of Cady Marsh oil sheen

Investigators believe they are honing in on a potential cause of an oil sheen on the Cady Marsh Ditch.

Oil sheen appears on Lake waterway

GARY | Federal, state and local officials are investigating an apparent oil leak into a major drainage ditch flowing through Calumet Township, Griffith, Highland and Munster.

Winds fan flames

A large brush fire broke out Saturday between 41st and 45th Avenue bounded by Whitcomb and Ross Road in Calumet Township. Fire departments from Griffith, Schererville, Lake Hills and Highland responded to help extinguish it. Several fires were burning in the area. One destroyed a shed near 4…

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 Griffith a chance to leave the township if spending continues at current levels.