Commissioners hire new E-911 consultant

CROWN POINT | Lake County commissioners hired a Merrillville accounting firm to calculate how much money each city and town will have to contribute to a consolidated E-911 communications network.

Lake's E-911 director hangs up on consolidation process

CROWN POINT | Lake County's E-911 director resigned in dramatic fashion Thursday morning, leaving some to feel the consolidation of emergency communications is suffering its own emergency.

Lake commissioners defer action on E-911 system

CROWN POINT | At its first meeting of 2013 on Wednesday, the Lake County Board of Commissioners deferred action on contracts for the county’s state-mandated E-911 consolidation until the Lake County Public Safety Communications Commission meets later this month.

Novak concedes to Repay after 3rd District Lake County commissioner recount

CROWN POINT | The 3rd District Lake County commissioner recount ended Thursday with North Township Board member Richard J. Novak conceding defeat to County Councilman Michael Repay 51 days after the spring Democratic primary ended.

Lake County commissioner vote recount reaches third day

CROWN POINT | The 3rd District Lake County commissioner recount moved Wednesday from machine to paper balloting.

Lake commissioner recount moving forward

CROWN POINT | The recount of the 3rd District Lake County commissioner race likely will begin next week.

Judge gives candidate time to challenge defeat in 3rd District

CROWN POINT | A judge has given North Township Board member Richard J. Novak time to fully challenge the outcome of last month's Democratic primary election in the 3rd District Lake County commissioner race.

New judge needed for commissioner recount suit

CROWN POINT | The Indiana Supreme Court is expected to appoint a special judge to hear a challenge to the result of the May 8 Democratic primary for the 3rd District Lake County Board of Commissioners seat.

Novak considers challenging Repay's win in 3rd District commissioner race

The Lake County election board counted provisional ballots from the May 5 primary Friday.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

HAMMOND | The Democratic primary race for 3rd District Lake County commissioner was too close to call Tuesday night, with Lake County Councilman Michael C. Repay leading North Township board member Richard J. Novak by only double digits.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

Mike Repay, left, Democratic candidate for Lake County 3rd District commissioner, greets supporter Vinny Paloma on Tuesday at the Fraternal Order of Police in Hammond.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

Mike Repay, Democratic candidate for Lake County 3rd District commissioner, waits for results Tuesday at his campaign headquarters in Hammond.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

Supporters of Mike Repay, Democratic candidate for Lake County 3rd District commissioner, listen to his speech Tuesday at the Fraternal Order of Police in Hammond.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

Mike Repay, Democratic candidate for Lake County 3rd District commissioner, greets supporters Tuesday at the Fraternal Order of Police in Hammond.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

Mike Repay, Democratic candidate for Lake County 3rd District commissioner, and supporters wait for election results Tuesday at Repay's campaign headquarters in Hammond.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

Supporters for Mike Repay, Democratic candidate for Lake County 3rd District commissioner, listen to his speech Tuesday at the Fraternal Order of Police in Hammond.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

Supporters for Mike Repay, candidate for Lake County 3rd District commissioner, wait for election results Tuesday at Repay's campaign headquarters in Hammond.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

Mike Repay, center, candidate for Lake County 3rd District commissioner, and supporters wait for election results Tuesday at Repay's campaign headquarters in Hammond.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

Mike Repay, center, Democratic candidate for Lake County 3rd District commissioner, and supporters wait for election results Tuesday at Repay's campaign headquarters in Hammond.