Munster council amends economic development area

MUNSTER | Three major economic development projects are now possible because the Town Council recently amended the Munster Economic Development Area, town officials said.

New S'ville Menards opens Tuesday

A new Menards will open on Tuesday at U.S. 41 and Deercreek Drive in Schererville.

New Schererville Menards opens next week

SCHERERVILLE | The upcoming opening of a new Menards store has town and store officials excited.

New S'ville Menards opens Tuesday

A new Menards will open Tuesday at U.S. 41 and Deercreek Drive in Schererville.

Silverstone Crossing at standstill

The Silverstone Crossing development on Mississippi Street just north of U.S. 30 has stalled. The property is ready for development with paved roads, streetlights and utilities.

Silverstone Crossing at standstill

The Silverstone Crossing development on Mississippi Street just north of U.S. 30 has stalled. The property is ready for development with paved roads, streetlights and utilities.

Silverstone Crossing at standstill

The Silverstone Crossing development on Mississippi Street just north of U.S. 30 has stalled. The property is ready for development with paved roads, streetlights and utilities.

Aunt Millie's project variance approved by M'ville council

MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council on Tuesday unanimously granted a variance for a proposed Aunt Millie's Bakeries distribution facility and retail sales business near 69th Avenue and Mississippi Street.

Michigan City ready to host businesses

The Economic Development Corp. Michigan City has announced completion of a deal to sell 100 acres of land next to Michigan City Municipal Airport to Tonn and Blank Construction, with the entire parcel now open for development.

Expectations rise for Shops on Main

SCHERERVILLE | Several town leaders continue to have high expectations for the proposed Shops on Main development, and they seem pleased with progress on plans for the project.

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M'ville commission endorses storage facility plan

MERRILLVILLE | Plans to open an aquatics center and personal storage unit facility at 1794 W. 81st Ave. have cleared another round of approvals, but the process isn't quite finished.

Demolition at Dunes Plaza expected by Dec. 21

MICHIGAN CITY | Demolition will begin soon at Dunes Plaza to make way for a Kohl's department store.

M'ville panelists help seed landscaping plans

MERRILLVILLE | The town's Environmental Resource Committee serves multiple roles to ensure proper vegetation is being used at developments and town-owned property.

Less than half RDA jobs going to Lake, Porter residents

A “Buy Northwest Indiana” report commissioned by the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority shows more than half the construction workers employed directly on its projects are not from Lake or Porter counties.

Installation of 6,800 solar panels is nearly complete

Work continues on a solar energy facility on Grand Boulevard in Merrillville.

Installation of 6,800 solar panels is nearly complete

A solar energy facility in Merrillville could be operational in about 30 days, officials say.

Installation of 6,800 solar panels is nearly complete

MERRILLVILLE | Construction of a facility to generate solar energy is progressing on schedule.

Cabela's, Hammond in talks for new development near store

HAMMOND | New developments around the Cabela's location in Hammond are in the works more than a year after the site was taken out of the flood plain, a city official confirmed.