New Whiting alcohol permits win governor's approval

INDIANAPOLIS | Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura plans to aggressively move ahead on new lakefront development projects now that the city has six additional alcohol sales permits.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Trust local officials to do what's right

Why would mayors around the state support mass transit legislation that only affects central Indiana residents?

Lakefront liquor license plan limited to Whiting

INDIANAPOLIS | A House committee made Whiting the sole beneficiary of a plan allowing additional liquor licenses at new restaurants adjacent to Lake Michigan.

Plan for unlimited liquor licenses for lakefront restaurants facing changes

INDIANAPOLIS | A Senate-approved plan for unlimited alcohol sales licenses at restaurants along Lake Michigan, especially in Whiting, is likely to be altered before getting a vote by the House.

Work to pick up on Whiting lakefront project this spring

WHITING | Work on Whiting's lakefront transformation is expected to pick up this month with a boardwalk, bike path and fishing pier taking shape through July.

Voices of Vision: Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura

Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura spends time with NWI Now to reflect on 2012 and take a look at exciting initiatives being implemented in 2013.

Whiting works on lakefront project, attracting visitors

WHITING | Turning Whiting into a destination location is the goal of Mayor Joe Stahura, as the city's lakefront development project and new baseball stadium spur future growth.

Senate panel OKs new liquor licenses for lakefront restaurants

INDIANAPOLIS | Whiting and other cities bordering Lake Michigan soon may see new restaurants opening along their lakefronts, thanks to legislation approved 9-0 Wednesday by the Senate Public Policy Committee.

EDITORIAL: When population shrinks, government should too

Whiting has been a bastion of local government reform in recent years. The decision to downsize the City Council is in keeping with that tradition.

BP has fueled resurgence in Whiting

When Whiting comes up in a conversation, it’s hard not to immediately think about the BP Refinery. Rightfully so; the refinery has been here for 123 years, they own more than half of the city’s two square miles, and they are winding down an investment to modernize their facility that ranks a…

Hammond, Whiting finalizing plans for Indy Blvd.

Hammond and Whiting are finalizing a new development plan focused on growing the Indianapolis Boulevard corridor through both communities.

EDITORIAL: History works against cities' Trust Local campaign

The push for home rule for Hoosier municipalities is understandable, from their standpoint, but their own history is against them.

Whiting mayor asks state lawmakers to trust local leaders

INDIANAPOLIS | Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura and mayors across the state have a message for the Indiana General Assembly — trust us.

New pedestrian bridge connects trails in Hammond and Whiting

A new pedestrian bridge linking trails in Hammond and Whiting is now open to the public.

Whiting mayor optimistic in face of budget shortfall

WHITING | The city is facing a larger-than-expected budget shortfall over the next year, but Mayor Joe Stahura said a number of actions are planned to minimize the pain.

Mayor planning May 16 forum at Whiting Community Center

WHITING | Mayor Joe Stahura will hold a community forum at 6 p.m. May 16 at the Whiting Community Center.

Whiting rolls out red carpet for first conference

WHITING | The sidewalk sign outside of Winey Beach Cafe informed passers-by the restaurant was hosting a private party.

Most Lake communities claim no commitment to trash-to-ethanol

Municipal support for Lake County's trash-to-ethanol proposal does not appear as strong as proponents of the project have claimed, a Times survey of city and town leaders shows.

Mayors swap cities for show, discussion

VALPARAISO | Four mayors had the chance to lead another city Monday during the taping of a show for Lakeshore Public Television.

Whiting works to improve lakefront living

WHITING | Years of preparation to establish Whiting as Lake County's premier lakefront destination community are paying off as many long-range plans are coming to fruition this year.