Hobart farmer given July 17 deadline to clean up Grand Boulevard property

HOBART | The Board of Public Works gave farmer Robert Berndt a July 17 deadline to clean up his house in the 6800 block of Grand Boulevard.

Hobart board removes Swift Street property from cleanup list

HOBART | The Board of Public Works has thanked property owner Robert Brayfield for his part in cleaning up an unkempt yard at 3950 Swift St.

M'ville plans to raze structures on proposed park property

MERRILLVILLE | The town will demolish dilapidated structures at the site of a proposed park to honor area unions, Merrillville officials said.

Lake Station encouraging residents to spring clean this week

LAKE STATION | The city's public works dumpsters will be available to all residents for spring cleaning from today through Saturday.

Hobart board to hear update on property cleanup

HOBART | The Hobart Board of Public Works will receive a progress update Wednesday on the property of farmer Robert Berndt.

Merrillville continues cleanup program over next 2 weeks

MERRILLVILLE | The town is extending its spring cleanup program.

Downtown Hobart plan on officials' agenda for Tuesday

HOBART | City officials will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 414 Main St., to discuss implementation of the downtown plan.

M'ville public works director to serve as interim town administrator

MERRILLVILLE | The town's public works director is taking on more responsibility.

Longtime Merrillville employee retires

MERRILLVILLE | Town leaders recently bid farewell to an employee who worked for Merrillville nearly as long as it has been a town.

Think Before You Throw, Public Works launches a campaign to reduce waste

VALPARAISO | Though Valparaiso may recycle more than any other Indiana community, the city is eager to find ways to further reduce the waste that ends up in landfills. A new campaign, “Think Before You Throw” is designed to encourage all of us to think of ways to reduce, and reuse as well as…

Long-time M'ville employee retires

Richard E. McCall retired recently after 35 years with the Merrillville Public Works Department.

Valpo starts funding process for public works site

VALPARAISO | The City Council took the first step Monday toward financing an estimated $5.2 million public works campus on the grounds of the sewage treatment plant.

M'ville spring cleanup program slated to begin next month

MERRILLVILLE | The town has scheduled its spring cleanup program.

M'ville spring cleanup program slated to begin next month

MERRILLVILLE | The town has scheduled its spring cleanup program.

Hobart gives developer more time to finish Silverstone Crossing

HOBART | City officials have approved a three-year extension for completion of a portion of the yet-to-be-developed Silverstone Crossing.

Crews working to fix water main break on Calumet Ave.

MUNSTER | Crews were working to repair a water main break Monday night at Calumet Avenue and Evergreen Lane.

Hobart Board of Works approves advertisement of bids for curb, crosswalk improvements

HOBART | The Board of Works is seeking bids to improve and upgrade aging curbs and sidewalks throughout the city.

Hobart officials place limits on number of fire department officers

HOBART | The Fire Department's top brass is top heavy, Fire Chief Brian Taylor told city officials.

Equipment moved to M'ville barn

MERRILLVILLE | The town's Public Works Department had to make adjustments to accommodate town equipment that had been stored on a former Stormwater Management Board member's property.