Workers, patrons return to Crown Point Strack's after gas leak

CROWN POINT | Employees and customers of a Strack & Van Til Food Market near Franciscan St. Anthony Health hospital were allowed to return to the store early Wednesday afternoon after a gas leak forced an earlier evacuation.

C.P.'s Touch a Truck a real hit

CROWN POINT | It was perfect weather for Crown Point's annual Touch A Truck event at Sauerman's Woods Saturday. Little kids and big kids (aka adults) could sit in, and in some cases, climb on a variety of emergency and private vehicles.

Crown Point Fire Department gets $3,203 grant from DNR

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Fire Department received a $3,203 grant from a division of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

C.P. firehouse modernization planned

CROWN POINT | The Fire Department is looking to modernize a firehouse built 20 years ago when full-time ranks were one-third their current number.

Exercise your right to vote Tuesday - with an I.D.

Tuesday is Election Day for cities and towns in Indiana. Please exercise your right to vote, and remember that you must bring a photo I.D. This year, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle full-service branches will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to proces…

Two transported with injuries after head-on collision in C.P.

CROWN POINT | Two people were seriously injured Sunday in a car crash, officials said.

Firefighters prepare for regional disasters

LAPORTE | Tornadoes don't happen only in Joplin, Mo. And, despite what some may think, Indiana is in one of the most dangerous earthquake zones in the country. Because of potential disasters such as these, a team of firefighters from throughout the region is getting prepared.

Veteran C.P. firefighter wins state volunteer group award

CROWN POINT | Veteran Crown Point firefighter Roland "Bub" Wise was named the 2011 recipient of the Ollie Sandberg Award by the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association.

Fairgrounds poker run May 21 to benefit Hoosier Burn Camp

CROWN POINT | The city of Crown Point and the Crown Point Volunteer Fire Department Inc., host the second annual motorcycle and classic car poker run to benefit the Hoosier Burn Camp on May 21 at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Youngsters tour fire station

CROWN POINT | To help learn more about fire prevention, teacher Linda Mesich's kindergarten class from St. Mary Catholic Community School took a tour of the Crown Point Fire Station.

Walter cooler talk: Malfunction brings firemen to C.P. office

CROWN POINT | Crown Point firefighters were called to the scene Tuesday when occupants of One Professional Center, 2100 N. Main St., complained of a burning odor in the building.

Lt. Tim Martin and Capt. Gary Huys Named November Employees of the Month

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Fire Rescue Lieutenant Tim Martin and Captain Gary Huys were named the November 2010 Employees of the Month at the Nov. 1 City Council Meeting for using their dive rescue skills to assist the Southlake YMCA, 1450 S. Court St., in recovering five geo thermal heating …

Get ready for Oktoberfest and other fall fundraisers

Spring Mill Health Campus will host an Oktoberfest on Oct. 5 as a fundraiser for Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Enjoy a lovely autumn evening with food, drinks, music and fun.