Purchase would improve access to historic Cedar Lake cemetery

CEDAR LAKE | The Cedar Lake Town Council has approved a purchase agreement that could have a direct impact on one of the most historic and obscure sites in town.

Cedar Lake building permits rise

CEDAR LAKE | The recovering housing market and population trends are boosting housing starts in Cedar Lake, town officials said.

Cedar Lake considers in-house road projects

CEDAR LAKE | With funding for road improvements scarce, town officials are formulating a plan in which town employees — rather than private contractors — would work on some road projects.

Cedar Lake assessing unsafe buildings

CEDAR LAKE | Town staff continues to work on the list of unsafe buildings in town, an ever-evolving list, Building Commissioner Jack Slager said.

Dyer still considering decrease in pinball machine license fee

DYER | Town officials are still considering decreasing the cost of a pinball license even if other communities have not done so.

Hanover schools lowering elementary fees

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. board approved elementary student fees Tuesday that are 16 percent lower than last year’s.

Cedar Lake officials approve lease agreement

CEDAR LAKE | The Redevelopment Commission and Redevelopment Authority on Monday approved a lease agreement that will help pave the way for the latest phase of the 133rd Avenue project.

Cedar Lake's first newsletter available online and in print

CEDAR LAKE | The town has published its first newsletter, online and off.

Dyer tries another route for Safe Route path

DYER | The Dyer Redevelopment Commission will pursue another route to install a sidewalk between the Castlewood subdivision and the Walgreens on U.S. 30.

Business owner to locate at new site before BZA approval

CEDAR LAKE | The Cedar Lake Town Council took the unusual step in June of allowing a business owner to occupy a new site before the Board of Zoning Appeals approving a variance.

Cedar Lake officials to discuss 133rd Ave. upgrades Monday

CEDAR LAKE | The second phase of the 133rd Avenue widening project will be the focus of a special joint meeting Monday.

Cedar Lake tackles question of permit fee waivers

CEDAR LAKE | The question of whether to waive permit fees levied on school projects sparked a long discussion at last week's Town Council study session.

Dyer Summerfest opens to weekend run

DYER | The temperatures might not make the mark, but Dyer welcomes the approach of warmer weather with its Summerfest this weekend.

Cedar Lake McDonald's to get makeover

CEDAR LAKE | A face-lift at the McDonald’s restaurant on Wicker Avenue will include a double drive-thru and more seating.

Hanover hires new superintendent

CEDAR LAKE | It’s official: Hanover has a new superintendent

Impact on local hiring a factor in tax abatement request, council says

DYER | While the Town Council has agreed to consider a recent request for a tax abatement, members also say that jobs for Dyer residents will be a factor in decision-making.

Cedar Lake council rejects schools' request for building permit fee waiver

CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council has denied a request to waive permit fees for a school project, but opened the door to allowing such waivers in the future.

Fundraisers to help fallen soldier's family build memorial in Dyer

DYER | The family of a fallen Dyer soldier has received a copy of special resolution passed in his honor.

Lincoln Elementary to receive donation from local resident

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. has accepted a gift from a local benefactor on behalf of Lincoln Elementary School.

Dyer council discusses buying or renting street sweeper

DYER | The town has the cash to buy a new street sweeper, but some Town Council officials wondered if it might not be cheaper to rent one.

Dyer Town Council approves adding Gertler to Park Board

DYER | The Town Council approved the appointment of a new Park Board member during a special meeting held before this month's study session.

No residents attend Hanover schools' hearing on superintendent's contract

CEDAR LAKE | No residents attended Tuesday's public hearing on Tom Taylor's contract as Hanover Community School Corp. superintendent.

Kindergartener gives other kids something to smile about

CEDAR LAKE | A kindergartener’s imagination has won every student at Lincoln Elementary School a tube of Tom’s of Maine toothpaste.

Cedar Lake councilman wants town grounds fence removed

CEDAR LAKE | It might be time for the fence around the Cedar Lake town grounds to come down, a councilman said.

School Board looks to expand Hanover Central High School's athletic grounds

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover School Board got a look at a wish list for Hanover Central High School’s athletic grounds during a May work session.

Dyer council gives restaurant OK to request liquor license

CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council approved a variance Tuesday that will allow a local restaurant to apply for a liquor license.

Cedar Lake approves support service for Havenwood Hustle

CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council will provide emergency and police reserve support to the second annual Havenwood Hustle.

Dyer considers giving residents something to cluck about

DYER | Josh Stebnitz would like to raise chickens in his backyard so he and his family can enjoy fresh eggs at breakfast.

Dyer corn roast off the back burner

DYER | The Dyer Chamber of Commerce Corn Roast will be back and bigger than ever in 2013.

Cedar Lake approves variance for proposed auto repair, service shop

CEDAR LAKE | The developer of a proposed auto repair and servicing shop got a vote in his favor at the Cedar Lake Town Council meeting Tuesday night.

Dyer weighs Garden Club's generosity

DYER | The town accepted two donations and got the news that another donation will weigh half a ton.

Cedar Lake council removes interim from police chief's title

CEDAR LAKE | Interim Chief of Police Gerard “Jerry” Smith received a round of applause Tuesday when the Cedar Lake Town Council removed the interim tag from his title.

Red Cedars Museum new home for Woody's Barbershop in Cedar Lake

CEDAR LAKE | The late Cedar Lake barber Burdette “Woody” Wood was such a free spirit he got his own segment on the local PBS series "Wild Chicago" years ago.

Dyer will receive 30-cent payment for e-cycling pickups

DYER | The town has approved an amendment to its e-cycling contract.

Meal prices rise slightly at Hanover Community School Corp.

CEDAR LAKE | Breakfast and lunch prices are going up a bit across the board in Hanover Community School Corp.

Dyer sets June 13 hearing for proposed parks tax

DYER | The town will hold a public hearing June 13 on a proposed property tax that would benefit Dyer’s park.

Cedar Lake now on Facebook, Twitter

CEDAR LAKE | It is now possible to "like" or "follow" the town of Cedar Lake on Facebook and Twitter, thanks to Town Manager Ian Nicolini’s new assistant.

Hanover hopes to hire new superintendent soon

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. almost has a new superintendent, but district officials first will have to go through a state-mandated public hearing process.

Cedar Lake to tap block grant money for bathrooms rehab

CEDAR LAKE | The town will use community development block grant money to rehab the bathrooms in the town complex.

Dyer to pursue acquiring two tax sale parcels from county

DYER | The town wants two out of three tax sale parcels the county recently made available to it.

Cedar Lake advised to seek COPS grant by end of month

CEDAR LAKE | The town has a tight time schedule to apply for the latest Community Oriented Policing grant made available by the federal government.

Dyer council: We're Main Street project foes' ally

DYER | The Dyer Town Council wants to make it clear: When it comes to the Main Street extension, it is on the side of Dyer’s residents.

Cedar Lake awards pact for E85 fuel storage tank

CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council has awarded a contract to build a storage tank for E85 fuel.

Dyer expects to have pact in place soon for school resource officer

DYER | The Town Council should have an interlocal agreement for a school resource officer in place soon.

Cedar Lake eyes HVAC replacement at Monastery

CEDAR LAKE | The town would be better off starting from scratch when it comes to air conditioning at the former Monastery clubhouse.

Dyer council looks to reduce pinball machine licensing fees

DYER | The era of the Pinball Wizard is over, and the town is going to tweak its ordinance accordingly.

Berens Monaldi stormwater work could cost Dyer $1.5M

DYER | The Town Council reviewed the Berens Monaldi stormwater project during its April study session.

Dyer moves toward creating park fund

DYER | The Town Council has started in earnest a process that may establish a Park Board cumulative capital fund for the town’s parks.

3 Cedar Lake teens awarded scholarships

CEDAR LAKE | Three local teens have reaped the benefits of a 5K run held last year, organizers of the event said.

Jane Ball Elementary students learn coping skills in special camp

CEDAR LAKE | A handful of Jane Ball Elementary students have just completed camp, and it's not even summer yet.

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