Munster to issue new EDC bonds

MUNSTER | The town will sell a new set of Economic Development Commission bonds in late May, with funds earmarked for projects to be initiated this year, Munster officials said Monday.

Merrillville board, council have meetings slated for Tuesday

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Economic Development Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.

Town OKs financing incentives for Shops on Main

SCHERERVILLE | The town has taken action to provide financing incentives for the Shops on Main development.

Hobart officials get primer on industrial bonds

HOBART | Attorney Rich Hill on Tuesday called industrial development bonds a no-risk incentive for cities like Hobart wanting to lure new businesses.

Hobart officials set meeting to discuss development bonds

HOBART | City officials have set a joint educational session for 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 414 Main St.

Valpo now in compliance with appointment laws

VALPARAISO | The council's annual January caucus to appoint people to various positions for the coming year resulted in a surprise discovery: several of the appointments were being done improperly and others were to positions that didn't exist.

Kouts to hear comments on district remap

KOUTS | The Town Council will hear comments at its Aug. 20 meeting on the proposed redistricting for the four council districts.

Kouts approves 2012 budget with 2.5 percent raises

KOUTS | A 2012 budget calling for a 2.9 percent overall increase, including a 2.5 percent raise for town employees, earned the Town Council's approval Monday.

Hobart Economic Development Commission cancels meeting

HOBART | The Hobart Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Sept. 27 has been canceled.

Joint executive session is set for Monday at Hobart City Hall

HOBART | City officials will meet in joint executive session at 10 a.m. Monday at City Hall, 414 Main St.

Park Board to meet Monday; panel nixes Feb. 22 meeting

HOBART | The Hobart Park Board meets at 7 p.m. Monday at 111 E. Old Ridge Road.

Former official picked for Kouts board

KOUTS | After being retired from public life for a year, Jim Murphy had decided he liked it and would take another year off. That second year lasted barely two weeks.