MARC CHASE: Threat of secession a warning shot for townships

A collective groan could be heard from Calumet Township recently as a law opening the door for Griffith to leave the township took effect in Indianapolis. Though it might sound ominous to some, the groan has the potential to be the harmony of forced government reform.

Pence orders cuts in Calumet Township spending

INDIANAPOLIS | Griffith leaders were ecstatic Friday after Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed into law mandatory reductions in Calumet Township spending and a path for Griffith to exit the township if its excessive spending continues.

Governor yet to act on two Lake County bills

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence has just two more days to decide the fate of two measures that could change Lake County forever.

EDITORIAL: Griffith legislation is a good start

The legislation that enables Griffith to exit Calumet Township is acceptable, but realize that this is a Band-Aid and not a permanent solution.

Plan capping Calumet Twp. spending headed to governor

INDIANAPOLIS | It took six years of explaining, arguing and working around legislative roadblocks, but Griffith is now just a few pen strokes away from having a path to exit Calumet Township.

EDITORIAL: Griffith's plight is symptom of larger problem

Griffith officials are still looking for the exit, trying to get out from under the cost of supporting Calumet Township.

Griffith-Calumet Twp. showdown near

INDIANAPOLIS | A House-approved proposal that could enable Griffith to separate from Calumet Township will be among the first measures considered by an Indiana Senate committee during the second half of this legislative session.

House backs referendum on Griffith leaving Calumet Township

INDIANAPOLIS | Griffith is halfway toward winning legislative permission to hold a referendum on whether to leave Calumet Township and join another Lake County township.

Griffith's attempt to leave Cal Twp. advances

INDIANAPOLIS | Griffith's latest attempt to divorce itself from Calumet Township cleared its first legislative hurdle Tuesday.

EDITORIAL: Township takes step toward efficiency

The Portage Township trustee's office is reportedly the first township in Indiana to go to a paperless assistance program. This is long overdue step.

Legislature unlikely to act on Griffith, Calumet Township tax fix

INDIANAPOLIS | Legislation to give Griffith residents relief from Calumet Township property taxes appears unlikely to win House and Senate approval before the General Assembly adjourns for the year Friday.

Griffith still may win relief from Calumet Township taxes

INDIANAPOLIS | State Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon, D-Munster, is not giving up in her quest to reduce the property taxes paid by Griffith residents to Calumet Township, even as the 2012 legislative session approaches next week's adjournment.

EDITORIAL: Township trustees introduce uniform services

Lake County's 11 townships should be commended for their work in bringing uniformity to township operations.

State panel to review Griffith's argument for leaving Calumet Twp.

GRIFFITH | Griffith and Calumet Township are headed for summer school.

Griffith may get reprieve from Calumet Twp. taxes

INDIANAPOLIS | State lawmakers are considering changes to a plan reducing property taxes paid by Griffith residents to Calumet Township.

North Township inundated with requests for help

MUNSTER | Kevin Robert, a Munster man with a stay-at-home wife and toddler triplets, was leading a contented life when he was abruptly sacked by his company last September.