Snedecor: Hobart remains fiscally sound despite lean buget

HOBART | Mayor Brian Snedecor's State of the City address highlighted the city's ability to remain fiscally sound despite a lean budget.

Portage seeks to reset capital development tax rate

PORTAGE | The City Council will consider resetting the tax rate for the cumulative capital development fund.

Lake Station city judge has supervisory rights returned after court ruling

LAKE STATION | City Judge Chris Anderson had his supervisory rights and court budget permanently returned to him following a court order issued Monday.

Hobart's 2013 city budget expected to be a near repeat of this year

HOBART | The city's proposed 2013 budget and expected $2 million in cuts is a near repeat of last year's process, Clerk-Treasurer Deborah Longer said.

Hobart councilman suggests municipalities file suit against anti-nepotism law

HOBART | City Council members unanimously approved a state-mandated nepotism policy last week, but they made it clear they weren't pleased about the order.

Portage clerk works to digitize files

PORTAGE | The City Council Ordinance Committee this week approved a recommendation that the city begin accepting digital signatures for records and documents.

State finds minor glitches in Portage audit

PORTAGE | The Indiana State Board of Accounts audit of the city's books for the last year showed minor glitches regarding bank account reconciliations and paperwork.

Clerk positions restored in Lake Station; firing no factor?

LAKE STATION | The City Council on Wednesday agreed to move two clerk positions back under the supervision of the city's clerk-treasurer.

Portage's financial records now online

PORTAGE | Residents wanting to know where city funds are spent can now find out without taking a trip to City Hall.

Portage budget remains in crisis

PORTAGE | The city's 2012 budget isn't looking any better.

Clerk-treasurer employees to receive longevity pay

PORTAGE | The six full-time employees in the city's clerk-treasurer's office will begin receiving longevity pay.

Griffith gets new clerk-treasurer

GRIFFITH | A Town Council member is trading his seat for the clerk-treasurer's chair.

City official looking to store records

PORTAGE | The Board of Works on Monday approved a contract with Diversified Research and Development of Portage to store documents for the clerk-treasurer's office.