House approves Niemeyer's township gov't reform bill

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House voted 96-0 Monday to approve the first legislative proposal sponsored by new state Rep. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell.

Lowell-area officials toy with another try at fire territory

LOWELL | After spending time and money nearly two years ago to gauge public support for a fire territory that was rejected by the state, south county towns and townships are considering another try.

Firefighters battle blaze in West Creek Twp. for four hours

WEST CREEK TOWNSHIP | It took 11 fire departments four hours Wednesday to bring a structure fire under control.

Lowell-area fire territory wins local approval

LOWELL | The ball is now in the state's court after the Cedar Creek Township Advisory Board and trustee gave the nod Tuesday to the creation of a fire protection territory.

Fire territory plan sparks hot debate

WEST CREEK TOWNSHIP | Impassioned speeches on both sides drew applause Monday as folks in this largely rural area alternately questioned and supported the a fire territory plan that would nearly triple the taxes they pay for ambulance and fire services.

Opposition mounts to fire district

LOWELL | A petition opposing a proposed fire protection territory is being circulated throughout the rural Lowell area as well as Schneider and unincorporated Shelby.

Hearing set March 21 for Lowell-area fire protection district

WEST CREEK TWP. | A public hearing on creating a fire protection territory for Lowell and surrounding rural areas will be at 6 p.m. March 21 at the Lowell Middle School, 19250 Cline Ave.

Lowell councilmen back fire territory idea; vote likely March 28

LOWELL | No vote took place Monday, but the idea of a fire protection territory earned a real boost from two Lowell councilman.

Eagle Creek Township opts out of fire district proposal

LOWELL | Members of the Eagle Creek Township Board have decided not to participate in a proposed self-funding fire territory.

A ditch through troubled waters

LOWELL | A narrow ditch the Lake County surveyor's office recently channeled through a rural area south of Lowell carries a little winter runoff and a lot of animosity.

South county suburbs to add new annexed voters

CROWN POINT | The Lake County elections board took steps Tuesday to permit residents in newly annexed portions of several suburban communities to vote in the May 3 municipal primary.

Council takes problem rodeo by the horns

CROWN POINT | The Lake County Council says it threw a lariat over a south county rodeo that its neighbors claim was wilder than a bucking bronco.

Adams ousts 11 part-time employees

CROWN POINT | Lake County Assessor-elect Hank Adams said Friday he has sent termination notices to all 11 part-time employees of outgoing Assessor Paul Karras.