Kouts ponders front yard parking ban

KOUTS | The Town Council is expected to vote on an ordinance at its June meeting to prohibit residents from parking vehicles in their front yards.

S'ville council cancels study session set for Wednesday

SCHERERVILLE | The Schererville Town Council study session scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled.

M'ville councilman wants developer to address issues in subdivision

MERRILLVILLE | Town leaders are working to address multiple concerns residents want corrected in a north Merrillville subdivision.

M'ville council discusses family entertainment facility today

MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council will have a workshop at 5:30 p.m. today at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.

M'ville to celebrate municipal government day at meeting

MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.

M'ville considers limits on off-road vehicles

MERRILLVILLE | Safety and noise concerns involving off-road vehicles have town leaders looking at ways to address the problems.

S'ville to use TIF funds to pay for community center

SCHERERVILLE | The town has determined its permanent funding source for the community center in Scherwood Park as construction of the facility nears completion.

M'ville council approves used car dealership on Mississippi

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Town Council recently granted a variance allowing a used car dealership to open at 8602 Mississippi St.

Lowell looking to expand Town Hall parking lot

LOWELL | The Lowell Town Council has received quotes for extending Town Hall parking lot to adjacent property to the east, where the Old Grade School was razed earlier this year.

Munster modifies budget, approves hiring cops

MUNSTER | The Town Council has modified the 2013 municipal budget of $47.7 million to match transfers between funds authorized earlier this month.

S'ville council shoots down gunsmithing proposal

SCHERERVILLE | A Schererville resident won't be allowed to provide gunsmithing services from his home.

M'ville council earmarks money for new equipment at 2 parks

MERRILLVILLE | The town plans to purchase new equipment for two parks, Merrillville officials said this week.

M'ville promotes employee to town manager

MERRILLVILLE | For the second time this month, Bruce Spires' title in Merrillville has changed.

Hobart residents concerned about M'ville wind turbine project

MERRILLVILLE | A proposed wind turbine at an electrical union's Merrillville headquarters is expected to provided job training opportunities for union members, but some Hobart residents who live near the site have concerns about how it could affect them.

Merrillville Town Council will hold two meetings Tuesday

MERRILLVILLE | The Town Council meets in executive session at 6 p.m. Tuesday to discuss personnel matters.

M'ville council asked to OK used car dealership Tuesday

MERRILLVILLE | A used car dealership could open at 8602 Mississippi St.

Kouts' "cloud" makes it easier to pay bills

KOUTS | "We're finally in the 21st century," Kouts Council President Tim Jones said Monday after the council approved installation of an electronic invoice cloud for handling its billing services.