St. John man charged in fatal crash

HANOVER TOWNSHIP | A driver who tried to flee the scene of a fatal crash was formally charged Tuesday and accused of driving while intoxicated, officials said.

C.P. man killed in fiery wreck

HANOVER TOWNSHIP | A Crown Point man was killed and a St. John man was arrested after a two-vehicle crash early Sunday on 109th Avenue near Parrish Avenue, Lake County authorities said.

Township trustees receive holiday meals for others

District dedicates new Hanover Central Middle School

CEDAR LAKE | Those who attended the Hanover Central Middle School dedication ceremony had a nice, new school to explore Wednesday night.

Fire breaks out at Cedar Lake auto body shop

CEDAR LAKE | Firefighters were battling a blaze Thursday night at Goldie's Auto Body shop on 133rd Avenue. Lake Dalecarlia and Crown Point firefighters assisted the Cedar Lake Fire Department in battling the blaze, which broke out about 6 p.m.

Lake Village woman killed in crash in rural Hanover Twp.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP | One driver in a fatal crash Sunday night in rural Hanover Township has been identified as Rita Stegler, 53, of Lake Village.

Working together to become more efficient

Lake County's 11 townships are working together to reform and streamline their operations in the face of continued pressure from Gov. Mitch Daniels and some legislators to abolish townships in Indiana.

New rates lifting property taxes

CROWN POINT | Rising Lake County property tax rates promise to increase many individual's taxes and reduce some government service.

Blizzard bares homebound service gap

For many homebound residents in need, preparing for the blizzard wasn't easy.

Adams ousts 11 part-time employees

CROWN POINT | Lake County Assessor-elect Hank Adams said Friday he has sent termination notices to all 11 part-time employees of outgoing Assessor Paul Karras.

141st Avenue closing today and Thursday for utility work

HANOVER TOWNSHIP | A portion of 141st Avenue between Parrish Avenue and U.S. 41 west of the railroad tracks will be closed for utility work today and Thursday.

Voters turn incumbent trustee out in Hanover Township

HANOVER TOWNSHIP | Republican Mitch Lopez defeated longtime Hanover Township Trustee James Hunley in a race that was almost too close to call until the final precinct reported.

Mitch Lopez

Doing more with less in Hanover Township

The economy has taken its toll in Hanover Township, which needs more jobs and more development, especially in Cedar Lake, according to the two candidates running for Hanover Township trustee.