Dyer considers giving residents something to cluck about

DYER | Josh Stebnitz would like to raise chickens in his backyard so he and his family can enjoy fresh eggs at breakfast.

Cedar Lake approves variance for proposed auto repair, service shop

CEDAR LAKE | The developer of a proposed auto repair and servicing shop got a vote in his favor at the Cedar Lake Town Council meeting Tuesday night.

Racing for Babies fundraiser helps fund family needs

CEDAR LAKE |When it comes to show-and-tell, Nathan Splant has no competition.

Cedar Lake council removes interim from police chief's title

CEDAR LAKE | Interim Chief of Police Gerard “Jerry” Smith received a round of applause Tuesday when the Cedar Lake Town Council removed the interim tag from his title.

Jane Ball and Lincoln 5th graders master etiquette class

CEDAR LAKE | The fifth grade students at Jane Ball and Lincoln Elementary Schools attended a special etiquette class to prepare them for their 5th grade luncheon.

Red Cedars Museum new home for Woody's Barbershop in Cedar Lake

A one-room school house is also part of the display at the Lake of the Red Cedars Museum.

Red Cedars Museum new home for Woody's Barbershop in Cedar Lake

Woody's Barbershop has been moved to Lake of the Red Cedar Museum in Cedar Lake as its latest attraction.

Red Cedars Museum new home for Woody's Barbershop in Cedar Lake

CEDAR LAKE | The late Cedar Lake barber Burdette “Woody” Wood was such a free spirit he got his own segment on the local PBS series "Wild Chicago" years ago.

Meal prices rise slightly at Hanover Community School Corp.

CEDAR LAKE | Breakfast and lunch prices are going up a bit across the board in Hanover Community School Corp.

Cedar Lake now on Facebook, Twitter

CEDAR LAKE | It is now possible to "like" or "follow" the town of Cedar Lake on Facebook and Twitter, thanks to Town Manager Ian Nicolini’s new assistant.

Hanover hopes to hire new superintendent soon

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. almost has a new superintendent, but district officials first will have to go through a state-mandated public hearing process.

Teachers of Excellence April 2013

Kenneth J. Allen & Associates Injury Attorneys with offices in Valparaiso, Merrillville and Chicago are proud to present the Teachers of Excellence for April 2013.

Cedar Lake to tap block grant money for bathrooms rehab

CEDAR LAKE | The town will use community development block grant money to rehab the bathrooms in the town complex.

Cedar Lake advised to seek COPS grant by end of month

CEDAR LAKE | The town has a tight time schedule to apply for the latest Community Oriented Policing grant made available by the federal government.

Pence signs 291 new laws

INDIANAPOLIS | Republican Gov. Mike Pence has now acted on all 295 legislative proposals submitted to him by the Republican-controlled General Assembly — signing 291, allowing one to become law without his signature and vetoing three.

United Methodis Church Chicken Dinner slated for May 16

CEDAR LAKE | Cedar Lake United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Chicken Dinner on May 16, served at Great Oaks Banquet Hall, 13109 Wicker Avenue, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Porter County Conference recognizes Hanover student-athletes

CEDAR LAKE | On May 2, the Porter County Conference recognized their 2012-2013 selections for the Academic All-Conference team with a luncheon and recognition ceremony at the Lake of the Four Seasons Clubhouse. The following is a list of student-athletes from Hanover Central who were recogni…

Cedar Lake awards pact for E85 fuel storage tank

CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council has awarded a contract to build a storage tank for E85 fuel.

Speedway bailout crosses finish line

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence has agreed to loan the Indianapolis Motor Speedway $100 million in state funds to pay for renovations, video boards and other improvements to the home of the Indianapolis 500 auto race.