Valpo, Center Twp. try to create fire territory again

VALPARAISO | A year after the Valparaiso City Council and the Center Township Board thought they approved the creation of a fire territory, they did it again Monday.

Valpo, Center Twp. try again to launch fire territory

VALPARAISO | In what seems like a case of deja vu all over again, the city on Monday held the first of the required three public hearings on forming a fire protection territory with Center Township.

Valpo OKs final fire service contract with Center Twp.

VALPARAISO | The city and Center Township have signed what is expected to be the final contract for the city to provide fire service to the entire township.

Valpo has to start fire territory process again

VALPARAISO | It's back to square one for the city's fire department in its effort to create a fire territory.

Dyer, five others discuss pros, cons of creating fire territory

DYER | Officials from Tri-Town and surrounding communities are discussing the pros and cons of creating a fire territory.

M'ville Fire Board will meet Wednesday at headquarters

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Fire Protection Territory board meets at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fire Department's headquarters, 26 W. 73rd Ave.

Fire territory discussions slated Thursday, Sunday

LOWELL | The public is invited to join Fire Chief Ryan Kennedy and area officials on two occasions to discuss possibly establishing a fire territory.

Town swears in first full-time firefighters

MERRILLVILLE | Inside the town's Fire Station No. 1 on Wednesday, dozens witnessed a historic moment for Merrillville.

M'ville Fire Protection board to meet in executive session

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Fire Protection Territory Board will meet in executive session at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Fire Department headquarters, 26 W. 73rd Ave.

Merrillville board will discuss firefighter positions Thursday

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Fire Protection Territory Board meets at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at the Merrillville Fire Department headquarters, 26 W. 73rd Ave.

Merrillville works to fill firefighter positions

MERRILLVILLE | It could be several months before full-time firefighters can begin service with the Merrillville Fire Department.

Valpo, township OK fire territory

VALPARAISO | It took three years of asking by Fire Chief David Nondorf, but the city and the township agreed Monday to create a fire territory to provide fire service to the two entities.

Renewed fire territory push stalling

LOWELL | Residents all fired up about establishing a fire territory in and around this south Lake County community last year will need to wait another year.

Valpo, Center Twp. to vote on fire territory March 28

VALPARAISO | To avoid laying off firefighters and keep the fire and ambulance protection at the current levels for Valparaiso and Center Township, the two are expected to approve a new fire territory March 28.

Merrillville Fire Territory Board Meeting

Merrillville Fire Territory Board will meet March 2, 2012.

Groups consider funding options for fire service

WINFIELD | Town and Winfield Township officials understand the Lakes of the Four Seasons Fire Force needs additional funds, but they haven't decided how it will be provided to the fire service.

Merrillville Fire Territory Board Meeting

Merrillville Fire Territory Board will meet Feb. 15, 2012.

LOFS Fire Force proposes fire territory

WINFIELD | Establishing a fire territory to fund the Lakes of the Four Seasons Fire Force could be the department's best option to overcome financial struggles, Fire Chief Graham Federico said.

Merrillville Fire Territory Board set to hold meeting on Monday

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Fire Territory Board will have its monthly public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Fire Department headquarters, 26 W. 73rd Ave.