NIRPC director discusses region investment

SCHERERVILLE │ The new director of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission discussed sustaining a regional vision during Friday’s monthly Lake County Advancement Committee meeting at Teibel’s Restaurant.

NIPSCO CEO talks rates, new meters as infrastructure ages

NIPSCO residential rates will rise if the utility is to meet environmental regulations and modernize its systems, said Jim Stanley, the utility's executive vice president and group CEO.

Jim Stanley addresses the Lake County Advancement Committee

NIPSCO CEO Jim Stanley addresses the Lake County Advancement Committee at Teibel's Restaurant on Friday. NIPSCO residential rates will rise if the utility is to meet environmental regulations and modernize its systems, Stanley said.

Jim Stanley addresses the Lake County Advancement Committee

NIPSCO CEO Jim Stanley addresses the Lake County Advancement Committee at Teibel's Restaurant on Friday. NIPSCO residential rates will rise if the utility is to meet environmental regulations and modernize its systems, Stanley said.

NIPSCO CEO to speak at next LCAC meeting

SCHERERVILLE | The CEO of NIPSCO will speak at the next Lake County Advancement Committee meeting, set for noon April 12 at Teibel's Family Restaurant, 1775 U.S. 41.

Fitzgerald: Stopping government corruption takes more than law enforcement

HOBART | Halting corruption in government takes much more than efforts by law enforcement. It requires changing the culture of those in government and those who are governed to expect and embrace ethical behavior.

'Code of silence' perpetuates graft

Former U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald speaks Thursday during an ethics advisory meeting at Avalon Manor in Hobart.

'Code of silence' perpetuates graft

About 150 local officials and others attended an ethics advisory meeting Thursday at Avalon Manor that featured as guest speaker former U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald.

'Code of silence' perpetuates graft

East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland, left, listens Thursday to Schererville town Manager Robert Volkmann speak during an ethics advisory meeting at Avalon Manor in Hobart. Copeland was on a three-person panel that took questions from an audience of about 150 officials and others who attended…

DOUG ROSS: Carter has strong words on personal responsibility

Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter spoke strong words about personal responsibility last week.

Cops Cycling 4 Survivors to pass through Lake County Friday and Saturday

CROWN POINT | Cops Cycling 4 Survivors passed through Lake County Friday and Saturday on their 10th annual bike ride throughout Indiana.

Countdown to shutdown

SCHERERVILLE | As the countdown to shutdown continues for the Regional Bus Authority, the agency’s executive director said the regional bus transportation has been an experiment that worked on some levels.

DOUG ROSS: Next education reforms hinge on dollars, sense

Two driving forces behind education reform spoke last week, and they both addressed two key components of the next phase of reform: dollars and sense.

Business leader calls on schools to prep kids for college, careers

SCHERERVILLE | The president of a local business organization on Friday challenged community members to talk to their local school boards about what their districts are doing to make sure students are college and career ready.

Register by Monday to attend luncheon, talk on health care

SCHERERVILLE | The reservation deadline is Monday for the Lake County Advancement Committee monthly luncheon.

Lake County trained on a new era with ethics sessions

CROWN POINT | Lake County officials have decided to put the fear of God into their employees and each other.

Times publisher to discuss Gary community projects

SCHERERVILLE | Times Media Co. publisher Bill Masterson Jr. will speak about Boys & Girls Clubs and the Tolleston Community Project in Gary at the next Lake County Advancement Committee meeting, set for noon Jan. 20 at Teibel's Restaurant, 1775 U.S. 41. Masterson serves on the executive…

DOUG ROSS: Reforming government from within, without

Joe Kernan is both a former and a reformer. He's an ex-governor and was co-chairman of the Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform. He hasn't given up the fight.

Sheriff to offer 911 system update to Lake County group

SCHERERVILLE | Sheriff John Buncich will give an update on the regional 911 emergency response system at the next Lake County Advancement Committee meeting, set for noon Sept. 16 at Teibel's Restaurant, 1775 U.S. 41.

Sheriff Buncich to give update on county 911 response system

SCHERERVILLE | Lake County Sheriff John Buncich will offer an update on the Regional 911 Emergency Response System at the next monthly meeting of the Lake County Advancement Committee.