Griffith Tri Kappa announces state scholarship winner

GRIFFITH | The state organization of Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority awards a variety of scholarships to college students throughout Indiana each spring.

Marian Catholic announces Students of the Month for April

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School announces the Students of the Month for April. Departments choose students that go above and beyond their duties as student aides. The students are:

Slager applauded by Griffith council, residents

GRIFFITH | The Griffith Town Council and its audience applauded state Rep. Hal Slager on Tuesday for his efforts in helping ease the financial burden of Calumet Township.

Griffith man was warm, generous

Ned Smith was a generous, hard-working man who was always willing to do things for others, said his granddaughter, Linsey Waterstraat.

MARC CHASE: Threat of secession a warning shot for townships

A collective groan could be heard from Calumet Township recently as a law opening the door for Griffith to leave the township took effect in Indianapolis. Though it might sound ominous to some, the groan has the potential to be the harmony of forced government reform.

The Mansards working to improve image

GRIFFITH | Say the words The Mansards and for many, a host of images of violent crime and low-income housing come to mind.

Part of Cline Avenue in Griffith remains shut through June 30

GRIFFITH | The 400 block of North Cline Avenue remains closed to all vehicular traffic through June 30 for storm sewer installation.

Washington Township, Griffith battle to tie

GRIFFITH | Both teams had some chances. Both teams made important pitches at critical moments.

Griffith man was warm, generous

Services for Ned “Smitty” Smith were March 22 at Suncrest Christian Church, St. John. Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point, handled arrangements.

Griffith police launch K-9 patrol

GRIFFITH | Representatives from AT&T joined Griffith town officials and community leaders on Monday to celebrate the addition of the first K-9 officer to the Griffith Police Department.

Giffith police launch K-9 patrol

Officer Robert Gutierrez shows off Gino, his canine partner, on Monday to AT&T Indiana President George Fleetwood at Jedi's Garden in Griffith.

Giffith police launch K-9 patrol

Griffith police K-9 Officer Robert Gutierrez and Gino romp outside of Jedi's Garden before being presented inside.

Allergy season nothing to sneeze at

If you are sneezing, coughing, have itchy swollen eyes and feel tired all the time, you’re in good company.

Week highlights major public health issue

GRIFFITH | Rather than nourish her small body, food threatens Charlee Prutsman’s life.

Griffith is showing tough love, not racism

First, Griffith residents were referred to as racist and uncaring by many of Gary's political finest. Now, Sen. Earline Rogers, D-Gary, referred to House Bill 1585 as racist. Are you kidding me?

Griffith Christian Church plans adoption information program

GRIFFITH | Griffith Christian Church will offer an adoption information workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church, 202 Pine St.

Cal. Twp. trustee may lose both Griffith, checkbook

CROWN POINT | Calumet Township Trustee Mary Elgin faces the prospect of having to slash at least $1.7 million, if not millions more, from a poor relief program that sustains thousands of Gary's neediest, but is accused of smothering Griffith's taxpayers.

Griffith board recommends settlement in sexual discrimination claim

GRIFFITH | The Safety Board is recommending a settlement with a Griffith police officer who alleged sexual discrimination in relation to a promotion.

Pence orders cuts in Calumet Township spending

INDIANAPOLIS | Griffith leaders were ecstatic Friday after Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed into law mandatory reductions in Calumet Township spending and a path for Griffith to exit the township if its excessive spending continues.