Lake County Council passes income tax on first reading

CROWN POINT | Lake County is one step closer to a local income tax.

GUEST COMMENTARY: I support Dernulc for Lake County GOP chairman

On Saturday, the Lake County Republican Precinct Organization will meet to elect a new county chairman. It is no secret that Republicans in Lake County have been divided over the past several years. And although we have experienced some success, we have not provided Lake County residents wit…

Scheub's victory is one for the ages

CROWN POINT | Lake County Commissioner Gerry Scheub may be in the autumn of his years, but he was in season with voters.

MARK KIESLING: If you can't do the time, don't do the job

There are 24 hours in a day, eight of which we spend asleep, but apparently some candidates for public office feel they can jam the 16 remaining hours with two full-time jobs.

Full time on the public dime?

Lake County Surveyor George Van Til was so annoyed at his Republican challenger recently, he unleashed the worst insult he could think of.

EDITORIAL: We pick Tippy, Repay for Lake commissioners

Lake County is guaranteed at least one new county commissioner next year and should get another newcomer as well.

Trash-to-ethanol debate pauses until after election

Some Lake County Republican officials are crying foul over the cancellation of last week's solid waste district meeting, dubbing it a possible political ploy to push a discussion past the general election.

Scheub's GOP foe touts business acumen

CROWN POINT | The contest for the 2nd District Lake County Board of Commissioners seat will feature candidates offering voters experiences of a different kind.

Lake County Democrats ahead in fall election fundraising

CROWN POINT | Most of Lake County's Democratic candidates are winning the battle of the bulging election war chests, campaign finance reports released Friday show.

EDITORIAL: A recap of our spring endorsements

Over the past few weeks, we've given a series of endorsements in major contested races facing voters in Lake and Porter counties. We recap them today so you can take this handy synopsis of our recommendations with you when you vote Tuesday.

Jerry Tippy

MARK KIESLING: Age just may be a factor in upcoming primaries

It's possible that people are tired of seeing the same old faces in government.

Jerry Tippy

EDITORIAL: We endorse Tippy in GOP commissioner's race

Of the three Republican candidates for Lake County commissioner in District 2, Jerry Tippy stands out.

Lake County voters have plenty on their primary plate

CROWN POINT | Lake County's spring primary offers voters a buffet of races among veteran officials, perennial candidates and bright-eyed newcomers.

Jerry Tippy

Jerry Tippy, candidate for Schererville Town Council, 1st Ward

S'ville gets on track with railroad issues

SCHERERVILLE | People driving through Schererville might get some warning to avoid being stuck by passing trains.

Schererville political letter under scrutiny

CROWN POINT | The Lake County elections board will investigate whether Schererville Town Council President Hal Slager violated a state law restricting political slating.

Nightmare at Lake County election central

CROWN POINT | A man trying to get elected to the Schererville Town Council is traveling through a middle ground between shadow and substance. There's a signpost up ahead: He has crossed into the political twilight zone.