Lake County commissioners tap union official for RDA seat

CROWN POINT | The Lake County Board of Commissioners wants local union leader Randy Palmateer to be the county's representative on the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority.

Lake surveyor trying to coordinate Hermits Lake sewage solution

CROWN POINT | The Lake County Drainage Board is expected to open public discussion Wednesday on an eventual plan to connect the homes of 200 residents of the Hermits Lake and Hawthorn Hills subdivisions to this city's sewer system.

Crown Point: Building a Stronger Community from Within

Crown Point has been named by readers as the best place to live in the Times of Northwest Indiana’s Best of the Region for the past three years in a row, and the best downtown for four years in a row.

Crown Point is attracting development

CROWN POINT | Mayor David Uran's vision for the city's future is grounded on building blocks assembled over the past several years.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Volunteers pitch in to help Grand Old Lady

If you have never volunteered to work on a project, I would encourage you to read on!

Veteran police officer sues Crown Point mayor, police chief

CROWN POINT | A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges Crown Point officials sought to have a veteran police officer fired over a challenge from the FOP about an appointee to the board of works.

RICH JAMES: Pull the trigger for Lake income tax

Since 2007, Lake County governmental units have been in a financial free-fall.

Times editorial advisers make suggestions for improving NW Indiana

MERRILLVILLE | A Lake County local option income tax and a retooled South Shore commuter train that brings Chicago residents to the region were among suggestions made to improve Northwest Indiana.

3 from region tapped for new state environmental board

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels on Thursday appointed three Northwest Indiana residents to serve on the state's new 16-member Environmental Rules Board.

Crown Point Honors Veterans on steps of Courthouse

CROWN POINT | The National Anthem sung by a retired stage actress, a gun salute by the VFW Post 6446 rifle squad, memories of a World War II veteran and an active veteran highlighted Crown Point’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony Monday on the steps of the historic Lake County Courthouse.

Crown Point celebrates completion of West Street drainage project

CROWN POINT | The $2.1 million West Street project is working well to alleviate drainage problems, Mayor David Uran said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday marking its completion.

Mayor Uran's Special Events welcomes 'White Summer' to Car Cruise July 19

CROWN POINT | Mayor David Uran’s Office of Special Events welcomes the Band “White Summer” to join the annual Car Cruise taking place Thursday July 19th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. “White Summer” is being sponsored by “Mike Anderson Chevrolet,” located at 1550 E 61st Avenue, Merrillville Indiana.

Senators skeptical of Lake 911 plan, possible C.P. legal challenge

INDIANAPOLIS | Two Northwest Indiana state senators who spearheaded the effort to reduce 911 expenses by requiring counties to consolidate their emergency telephone answering centers believe Lake County needs to get with the program.

Valpo steps up to plate to serve as host city for national girls softball tourney

VALPARAISO | The city will play host this summer to a national sporting event that promises to infuse the region economy with nearly $2 million.

OFFBEAT: Friday the 13th unlucky for courthouse gambling event

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Meyers named Crown Point building and planning administrator

CROWN POINT | Former Gary planning director Christopher Meyers has been named building and planning administrator in Crown Point.

Bosse takes helm of C.P. special events office

CROWN POINT | Diana Bosse has taken the helm of the Mayor's Office of Special Events amid plans to restructure the position at a higher pay rate.

Region shows support for St. Baldrick's

Every March, region residents go bald for St. Baldrick's. This year, Crown Point Mayor David Uran, Hammond Fire Chief Jeff Smith and Valparaiso University President Mark Heckler are among the local dignitaries signing up to get their heads shaved in support of children battling cancer.

C.P. considers restructuring Mayor's Office of Special Events

CROWN POINT | A proposed restructuring of the Mayor's Office of Special Events calls for creating a special events administrator position at yearly pay of up to $63,000.