Hobart hoping to make history with downtown on National Register

HOBART | Placing the city's downtown on the National Register of Historic Places brings benefits including notoriety, city officials said.

S'ville plans grand opening for new community center

SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Parks Department will celebrate the grand opening of its new community center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8 at the facility on Scherwood Greens Drive north of Joliet Street.

Hobart police take kids to court (to shoot hoops)

Jared Humphrey, 15, executes a jump shot over Hobart Fire Chief Brian Taylor on Tuesday during a pickup basketball game at the Police, Court and Community Center.

Festival Park center new site for Hobart forum on Thursday

HOBART | The location for the 6 p.m. Thursday community forum has been moved to the Community Center, 111 E. Old Ridge Road, officials said Monday.

Hobart officials to revisit rental policies at city complex

HOBART | The City Council has agreed to revisit the rental policy at the Police, Court and Community Complex following discussion last week.

S'ville parks department plans for programs at new center

SCHERERVILLE | Schererville Parks and Recreation officials have spring on their minds.

Hobart still seeking vendors for holiday market on Dec. 9

HOBART | Craft vendors are being sought for the Hobart Holiday Market that runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Police, Court and Community Center, 705 E. 4th St.

S'ville community center work continues

SCHERERVILLE | Construction of Schererville's new community center in Scherwood Park looks to cost less than originally anticipated.

Vendors sought for Hobart Holiday Market on Dec. 9

HOBART | Craft vendors are being sought for the Hobart Holiday Market that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Police, Court and Community Center, 705 E. 4th St.

S'ville community center on pace for spring completion

SCHERERVILLE | Construction of the town's community center is progressing on schedule, Parks Superintendent John Novacich said.

Vision of hope for community

GARY | A building that once served local military personnel will become a beacon for spiritual well-being in Gary.

Community center breaks ground Wednesday

SCHERERVILLE | Construction of a community center in Scherwood Park looks to be quickly approaching after the town signed a contract with Berglund Construction last week, Town Council President Tom Schmitt said.

Proposed Schererville community center draws criticism from councilman

SCHERERVILLE | The proposed community center in Scherwood Park has drawn criticism from Town Councilman Jerry Tippy, who thinks the building isn't necessary and there isn't sufficient funding to operate it.

S'ville community center construction could begin in summer

SCHERERVILLE | The proposed community center for the parks department "is on the fast track" so the town won't lose grant funding that can be used for the project, Town Council President Tom Schmitt said.

Hundreds line up to say their last farwell to 'Mrs. Hobart'

HOBART | Those who came to say a last goodbye to Margaret Kuchta lined up well before the start of her seven-hour wake, city officials said.

Plans for Hobart senior center progressing

HOBART | Plans for the new Maria Reiner Center are on a fast track.

Hobart hosts grand opening Friday for new Police, Court and Community Complex

HOBART | The city will have an open house and ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Friday at the new Police, Court and Community Complex, 705 E. Fourth St.

Hobart logs solid commercial growth

HOBART | The city experienced a construction boom in 2010 when $46.7 million worth of projects were launched, said Mike Hannigan, a city buildings official.