EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Up to challenge on redevelopment transformation

I recently attended Lansing’s 120th birthday celebration that provided a glimpse of the village’s rich and sometimes colorful past. A lot has changed from those early days.

Economic renaissance of Griffith continues

GRIFFITH | In 2008, Griffith began planning a renaissance of its downtown to bolster existing businesses and attract new enterprises.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Regionalization would work well for some services

The current funding debate regarding the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority and the transition in leadership at the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission makes me think anew of regional approaches to governance.

New police task force to address crime along Ridge Road corridor

MUNSTER | An interlocal agreement between the three Ridge communities’ police departments will set up a violence reduction initiative task force that better addresses crime along the Ridge Road corridor caused by gangs and narcotics.

Hobart cops probe robberies at store, outside restaurant

HOBART | Police are investigating two robberies, one outside a downtown restaurant and one at a store on West 37th Avenue.

Munster McDonald's creates new image along Ridge Road

MUNSTER | It took 100 days to create a new Munster landmark along Ridge Road.

Munster Chamber part of community since 1955

At the heart of the business community, the Munster Chamber of Commerce has been a dynamic part of Northwest Indiana since 1955. Located at 1040 Ridge Road, the chamber has more than 240 members, ranging from large regional corporations and universities to sole proprietorships, and that numb…

Church lends helping hand to families

GARY | The Rev. Cedric Oliver doesn't take credit for starting a program which places needy families in their own homes.

Idea for railroad overpass at Calumet 90 years in making

MUNSTER | The Calumet Avenue grade separation and development of land south of the Canadian National tracks has a history stretching back to the Roaring '20s and involves the iconic American entrepreneur Henry Ford.

Motorists seeing red over congested intersections in the region

It likely comes as no surprise to motorists who rely on Ind. 49 in Porter County that the worst delays occur at the far north intersection with Indian Boundary Road in Chesterton, according to a recent study.

Munster building's demolition ushers in McDonald's remodel

Demolition of a building at 533 Ridge Road in Munster will begin Wednesday, town officials said.

Lansing: Please shovel sidewalks for school kids

LANSING | The main arteries and residential side streets are clear following last week's snowstorm.

Lansing to rehab water tanks

LANSING | Village officials will be looking to hire a contractor in coming weeks to handle the rehabilitation of one of the two 3-million-gallon tanks that store the village's supply of fresh water.

Lansing eyes funds to fix streets

LANSING | Village officials are preparing to apply for federal funds to help pay for street repairs.

Village to buy house to create parking lot

LANSING | The Village Board wants to buy a near-century-old house, so it can be torn down to create more parking spaces along the Ridge Road downtown district.

Lansing VFW post closes doors

LANSING | For Schererville resident Fred Schrum, the glory days of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7660 are intertwined with the village of Lansing.

OFFBEAT: Join me for insider celeb scoop at Munster Friends of Theatre luncheon this month

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Firefighters hold training exercise

072710tvmHIFIRE_2 TONY V. MARTIN | THE TIMES HIGHLAND-A tower truck sprays the remaining roof of a vacant residence the Highland Fire Department used Tuesday for a training exercise.

Firefighters hold training exercise

072710tvmHIFIRE_1 TONY V. MARTIN | THE TIMES A firefighter hoses down a section of debris as the snorkel truck sprays the remaining roof of the structure used in a Highland Fire Department training exercise on Ridge Road just west of the police station.