Merrillville remembers 9/11

The Merrillville Police and Fire Department Honor Guard presents the colors Tuesday during a 9/11 memorial service at Merrillville Town Hall.

Merrillville remembers 9/11

Participants hold candles during a vigil Tuesday that was part of Merrillville's 9/11 memorial service.

M'ville Town Council says yes to $100-per-apartment unit registration fee

Property owner Roger Merritt addresses the Merrillville Town Council on Tuesday about the proposed $100 annual fee for residential rental units. The council approved the fee during a meeting at Merrillville Town Hall.

M'ville Town Council says yes to $100-per-apartment unit registration fee

Merrillville Town Administrator Howard Fink addresses questions Tuesday from Indiana Apartment Association Executive Director Lynn Sullivan about the proposed $100 annual fee for residential rental units during a meeting at Town Hall.

M'ville Town Council says yes to $100-per-apartment unit registration fee

Mark Conover, Indiana Apartment Association director of public relations, addresses the Merrillville Town Council on Tuesday about the proposed $100 annual fee for residential rental units.

M'ville Town Council says yes to $100-per-apartment unit registration fee

The Merrillville Town Council listens to comments Tuesday about the proposed $100 annual fee for residential rental units from attorney Christopher D. Oakes, who represents several Merrillville landlords, at Town Hall. The council approved the ordinance by a 4-2 vote.

M'ville Town Council says yes to $100-per-apartment unit registration fee

MERRILLVILLE | An attorney representing six local apartment complexes plans to challenge a new town ordinance.

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.

MARK KIESLING: Ownership, not race, is the key to a better town

The decision last week by the Merrillville Town Council to put a moratorium on the construction of new apartment buildings was wise leadership.

EDITORIAL: Insurance benefits council, not town

Merrillville Town Council members have been complaining about tight finances, concerned about how to pay the town's bills in the face of property tax caps and lower collection rates. Yet they voted last week to continue providing insurance coverage to themselves.

16 candidates elect not to run

CROWN POINT | The May 3 ballot will be shorter by 16 names because of Democratic candidates choosing at the last minute to withdraw rather than face the voters, according to county election officials.

11 now vying for Gary mayor

CROWN POINT | Jack Lieske became the 10th Democrat Tuesday to join the field of candidates for Gary mayor.

Dems choose Miano for M'ville council seat

MERRILLVILLE | With a unanimous vote and a round of applause, Carol Miano was chosen Saturday by fellow Democrats to fill a vacant seat on the Merrillville Town Council.