Portage council reviews proposed commercial sewer rate increases

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council on Tuesday reviewed a proposed sewer rate increase for commercial properties, asking for clarifications.

Four-way stop at Center, 5th streets may reduce mishaps

HOBART | The Board of Works on Wednesday approved a four-way stop sign request from Police Chief Rick Zormier.

Main Street south of City Hall closed to traffic starting today

HOBART | A portion of Main Street south of City Hall will be closed to traffic starting today, city officials said.

Utility Board sends sewer rate recommendations to City Council

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board this week sent a recommendation to the City Council to raise sewer rates for commercial users.

Utility Board reviews Portage commercial sewer rates

PORTAGE | The Portage Utility Services Board took under advisement Wednesday a proposal that would hike commercial sewer rates.

Valpo stormwater investment paying big dividends

VALPARAISO | It was a first in the 18 years Steve Poulos has worked for the city's wastewater treatment plant, and it might have been a first in the almost 60-year history of the facility.

Hobart marks start of Ash Street drainage project

HOBART | Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday to mark the start of the Ash Street drainage improvement project.

Groundbreaking today marks start of Hobart drainage work

HOBART | Officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. today to mark the start of construction of the Ash Street drainage improvement project.

Evans Ave. sewer, water work nearing completion

VALPARAISO | Evans Avenue between North Calumet Avenue and Washington Street should be back open to traffic by Friday.

EDITORIAL: Keep working on sewer overflow problem

Valparaiso is working to end the release of untreated sewage into Salt Creek, most recently through the opening of a new combined sewer overflow disinfection facility. It's a welcome development.

When the rain comes, Valpo won't run and hide

VALPARAISO | Bring on the rain!

Sewer district has multiple projects to reduce backups

MERRILLVILLE | The Independence Hill Conservancy District is focused on keeping stormwater out of its sanitary sewer lines in the last phase of a project, a district official said.

Board approves storm sewer for Hawthorne Subdivision

VALPARAISO | The Hawthorne Subdivision received approval for storm and sanitary sewer plans needed from Valparaiso's Utilities Board on Tuesday to develop the third phase.

Former water official pleads guilty in Hammond pollution case

HAMMOND | A former Hammond Sanitary District official agreed to plead guilty Friday to federal charges pertaining to illegal discharge of wastewater.

Company missed deadline, won't be fined

PORTAGE | The Portage Utility Services Board decided this week not to fine a company for not completing a project on deadline.

Utility department seeks restitution for delay in work

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board will attempt to collect $7,000 in late fees from a contractor who did not complete a project when promised.

Kouts to develop utilities capital plan

KOUTS | Town officials appear ready to meet early next year to start forming a capital improvement plan for the sewer and water utilities.

Green Acres sewer backups seem to be easing

VALPARAISO | The 90-day deadline for Green Acres subdivision homeowners to remove illegal connections to the city's sanitary sewer system is almost here and about 70 percent have complied.

Portage sanitary rehabilitation project to begin

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board awarded a contract Wednesday for the first of what officials hope to be annual sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects.