K-9 unit sniffs out narcotics to earn national and local awards

Crown Point Police Officer Jeff Eldridge and his K-9 partner, Buddy, were recently selected by the national police dog organization, the American Police Canine Association, as its 2012 Narcotic Detection Team of the Year for a Small Level Department (under 50 officers) throughout the U.S.

St. Paddy's festivities draws crowd despite cold temps

CROWN POINT | Despite cold temps, thousands gathered to be part of another St. Paddy's Parade. View the entire photo gallery at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.569036416454493.1073741831.164655546892584&type=1

Come Bowl Away the Afternoon

CROWN POINT | The City of Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department is offering a bowling program for children ages 4 – 12.

Good chef tips for all ages

CROWN POINT | The City of Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to offer adult-level cooking lessons with Chef Jason Delgado.

Volunteer at The ReStore to help Habitat for Humanity

Do you want to help Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana outside of the build season? There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at The ReStore, a resale shop at 6114 Ridge Road, Gary, that specializes in home improvement goods and furnishings.

Crown Point to host Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 12

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point American Legion Post 20 along with the City of Crown Point are hosting The Veteran’s Day Ceremony on the East Side Courthouse Steps on Monday November 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Parks and Rec Men's Baseball League announces champions

CROWN POINT | The City of Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department concluded both of its men’s baseball leagues.

Crown Point announces Oktoberfest Oct. 6

CROWN POINT | The City of Crown Point Mayor’s Office of Special Events is excited to announce our Oktoberfest scheduled for October 6th from 3-11pm on South Main St. between Joliet and Walnut Streets.

Mayor Uran to join First United Methodist Church in 9/11 ceremony

CROWN POINT | Mayor Uran and the City of Crown Point will join the First United Methodist Church at 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Mayor Uran will speak at the 730 a.m. ceremony located at 352 S Main St.

Patriotic workers spread the word about flag honoring veterans

CROWN POINT | Todd Kabella and his wife, Debra, were looking to replace a worn Support Our Troops flag at their home, when Todd happened upon a History Channel television program led the couple to a distinctive new banner.

August Employee of the Month named in Crown Point

CROWN POINT | Debra Farrenkopf, Administrative Assistant for the Crown Point Fire Department was named August Employee of the Month.

Volunteer aids emergency crews at accident scene

CROWN POINT | City of Crown Point recognized Emergency Management Agency volunteer officer Bill Kozlowski Jr. as the municipality's Employee of the Month for November thanks to his actions "above and beyond" the call of duty.

Crown Point begins Toys for Tots collection drive

City of Crown Point, in partnership with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, is hosting a Holiday Toys for Tots Drive, with collection bins in place until Dec. 13. The public is encouraged to drop off any new and unwrapped toys from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the foy…

Fallen soldier's brother urges vigilance, even with death of terrorist leader

When Crown Point's Nick Idalski enlisted in the U.S. Army to help wage war on terror, he knew it would be a continuation of generations-old fighting in the Middle East, his brother recalled Monday.

From circus life to ad sales

CROWN POINT | Upon retirement, some people joke that they plan to "join the circus" in their future endeavors, but George Carl has been there and done that.

Volunteer proves he's the one to call in an emergency

Officer 1st Class Brad Smith, of the Crown Point Emergency Management Department, was named the city's February Employee of the Month.

FEMA won't cover blizzard's snow removal costs

City of Crown Point employee Brad Hefner loads snow from the Stillwater subdivision Feb. 17 into a truck in Crown Point. Very little of the estimated $1.3 million spent on cleanup efforts in the wake of the Blizzard of 2011 will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The f…

Million dollar storm

Snow melts last week in the Walmart parking lot in Highland. Warming temperatures helped gradually melt the 20 inches dumped on the region at the beginning of the month.

Million dollar storm

City employee Brad Hefner removes snow Thursday from the Stillwater subdivision in Crown Point. The snow was headed to the Crown Point Softball Park. The Blizzard of 2011 cost the region nearly $1.3 million.

Entries accepted for St. Patrick’s Day night celebration and logo contest

CROWN POINT | Mayor Uran's Office of Special Events is proud to announce that at dusk on Thursday, March 17, the annual St. Patrick's Day Night Parade will commence featuring emergency vehicles, lit entries, Pipes and Drums, Grand Marshall Mayor David D. F. Uran, Junior Grand Marshall and mu…