EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Getting to know your work force

When I came into office in January 2008 as mayor of Crown Point, I had a great advantage or prospective that most newly elected mayors don’t have. I was a former city employee of the community I was elected to serve, and I also worked in the private sector in a position that interacted with …

C.P. hires extra legal help for suspended cop's hearing

CROWN POINT | A second lawyer will be hired to help present the city's case in an upcoming hearing into the suspension of a Crown Point police officer.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Threat of lawsuit has fostered communication

I would like to make my point very clear. I truly support government consolidation if there is a cost savings without reducing essential services. We have been doing this in Crown Point under my administration since 2008, which has resulted in saving millions to our community. We have accomp…

EDITORIAL: Finish 911 merger on time, at reasonable cost

Crown Point officials want to challenge the state's E-911 consolidation mandate on constitutional grounds. However, filing a lawsuit would be a waste of time and effort, because this isn't the unfunded mandate those Crown Point officials say it is.

THURM FERREE: Answers to readers' questions about columns

I know it's popular for many in the state to denigrate Lake County for its political past. Yes, I agree we have had several public officials convicted and imprisoned over the years for things done while in elected office, and I do not try to hide that.

MARK KIESLING: Dems take care of business in Hammond, not in Munster

Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr.'s decisive victory might signal the death knell for the city's once-powerful opposition.

THURM FERREE: Hard work paid off for those seeking office

Democrats did rather well on Tuesday, electing an overwhelming number of their party to municipal office. For most, it was the result of hard work, whether incumbent or new office seeker. More and more, the people are looking for those they feel will do the job and less to labels. Democrats…

EDITORIAL: A recap of this fall's endorsements

For your convenience in executing your right to vote, we offer a brief synopsis of our recommendations in the seven mayoral races in Lake and Porter counties and in the Lake Central referendum.

ENDORSEMENT: We endorse Uran for Crown Point mayor

In Crown Point's mayoral election, voters have to decide between an incumbent who has done much for the city and a challenger who wants to cut the city's spending.

AL HAMNIK: Globetrotters to face a 'ringer' at C.P.

The Washington Generals will introduce their newest "Super Hero" against the overwhelmingly-favored Harlem Globetrotters tonight. Crown Point Mayor Dave Uran, come on down.