Police: M'ville officer shot attacker

MERRILLVILLE | An off-duty Merrillville officer shot a truck driver Monday afternoon after the driver attacked the officer outside Planned Parenthood in the 8600 block of Connecticut Street, police said.

Police: Truck driver shot by M'ville officer

Police work Monday at the Planned Parenthood office in Merrillville after an officer-involved shooting. Police said a semi driver attacked the officer after the cop wrote the driver citations for being illegally parked in the agency’s lot.

Fires destroy Lake Dale home, damage S'ville residence

Firefighters from multiple communities responded to two residential fires Thursday afternoon in Cedar Creek Township and Schererville.

Fires destroy Lake Dale home, damage S'ville residence

Fire officials work near the scene of a fire Thursday at 529 Meadow Ridge Drive in Schererville. No one was home at the time of the blaze.

Fires destroy Lake Dale home, damage S'ville residence

Police and fire officials work at the scene of a house fire Thursday at 529 Meadow Ridge Drive in Schererville. The cause of the fire wasn't immediately determined.

New projects expected to bring jobs to M'ville

Town leaders and officials from Christopher B. Burke Engineering broke ground last August for the Taft Street drainage project in Merrillville

Dawn Food Products looks to consolidate in M'ville

MERRILLVILLE | Dawn Food Products has plans to consolidate its Crown Point and Munster facilities into one distribution center in Merrillville.

Gary teacher nominated for Drum Major Award

Ann West-Walker, a Gary educator, has been nominated for the Drum Major Award, which is presented by the Gary Frontiers Service Club during its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast.

Gary teacher nominated for Drum Major Award

Ann West-Walker, a Gary educator, has been nominated for the Drum Major Award, which is presented by the Gary Frontiers Service Club during its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast.

Gary teacher nominated for Drum Major Award

Ann West-Walker, a Gary educator, has been nominated for the Drum Major Award, which is presented by the Gary Frontiers Service Club during its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast.

VU works with Nigerian dignitaries for institute

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo talks during a gala at Valparaiso University.

VU works with Nigerian dignitaries for institute

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University President Mark Heckler, left, sits with Ade Adefuye, Nigeria's ambassador to the United States.

Health care facility to open in Merrillville

A worker removes tiles at the future location of a Community HealthNet facility in Merrillville.

Health care facility to open in Merrillville

Workers discuss plans for the future Community HealthNet facility in Merrillville.

Water leak won't stop Town Court operations

A sign directs people to Merrillville's Civil Court office.

Water leak won't stop Town Court operations

Some items are stored outside of the Merrillville Town Court office while the space dries. A sprinkler system leaked water into the office Wednesday.

Fire station upgrade could be finished in weeks

Work continues inside Merrillville Fire Station No. 1. Renovations should be finished by Jan. 16.

Merrillville man is the first winner in new Cash 5 jackpot game

Edgar Relf, left, receives a check for $77,500 Tuesday from Al Larsen, public relations manager at Hoosier Lottery. Since winning the Nov. 15 jackpot, Relf also has won $100 in a scratch-off game.

Merrillville man is the first winner in new Cash 5 jackpot game

Edgar Relf, of Merrillville, won the Nov. 15 jackpot in the Hoosier Lottery's new Cash 5 game. Lottery officials on Tuesday presented Relf with his $77,500 prize.

Group makes toys for children in need

The Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association created toys to provide to children in need for the holidays.

Group makes toys for children in need

Nancy Distel, a Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association member, places toys on tables at the Hidden Lake Park social center.

Group makes toys for children in need

Toys fill tables before they are distributed to local organizations, which will provide the items to families in need for Christmas.

Group makes toys for children in need

Belita Sandefur, of the Terrace Park Church of God, looks at a toy made by the Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association.

Group makes toys for children in need

Norm Johnson, a Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association member, looks at a toy.

Installation of 6,800 solar panels is nearly complete

Work continues on a solar energy facility on Grand Boulevard in Merrillville.

Installation of 6,800 solar panels is nearly complete

A solar energy facility in Merrillville could be operational in about 30 days, officials say.

Renovations begin at M'ville Town Hall

Crews started making improvements at Merrillville Town Hall last week. The parking lot is the first area to receive updates.

Renovations begin at M'ville Town Hall

Workers began making improvements at Merrillville Town Hall last week.

M'ville, Highland teachers honored for their service

Lori Williams, a teacher at Salk Elementary School in Merrillville, hugs Principal Kara Bonin during a ceremony honoring Williams as part of OfficeMax's A Day Made Better program.

M'ville, Highland teachers honored for their service

Lori Williams, a third-grade teacher at Salk Elementary School in Merrillville, and her students display items Williams received Tuesday through OfficeMax's A Day Made Better program. Williams was one of 1,000 teachers in the nation recognized Tuesday through the program.

Food Bank of Northwest Indiana prepares for Hunger Action Month

An employee at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana prepares to load food in a truck for one of the organization's member agencies. The food bank is gearing up for Hunger Action Month in September.

Food Bank of Northwest Indiana prepares for Hunger Action Month

An employee gathers food for distribution at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana in Gary. The food bank is asking local businesses to become involved in Hunger Action Month by hosting Brown Bag It for Hunger campaigns during September.

Solar panels installed at Merrillville High School

Solar panels have been installed on the roof of a storage facility at Merrillville High School.

Solar panels installed at Merrillville High School

Tracy Hall, a renewable energy consultant and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 697, examines solar panels installed on a storage facility at Merrillville High School. Hall estimated the panels will produce about 8,000 kilowatt hours of energy per year.

M'ville stormwater project to begin Monday

Merrillville town leaders and officials from Christopher B. Burke Engineering break ground Friday for the Taft Street drainage project.

Residents without power look for ways to beat the heat

Georgia McClellan's Merrillville home was warm Wednesday afternoon because it had been without power since early Tuesday, but her attitude stayed cool.

Indiana to sue EPA over Lake, Porter ozone status

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller discusses legal action Thursday regarding the ozone nonattainment designation of Lake and Porter counties.

M'ville official says voters appear to favor tax increase for more police

Merrillville Clerk-Treasurer Eugene Guernsey is among some town leaders pushing for a property tax increase to hire more police officers.

3 region men arrested on heroin dealing charges

Pece Petrovski, of Schererville, is taken into custody at a home in the 4000 block of 73rd Avenue in Merrillville. He is accused of dealing heroin.

3 region men arrested on heroin dealing charges

Members of the Northwest Regional SWAT team leave a Merrillville residence Thursday after Pece Petrovski, of Schererville, was arrested there. Petrovski and two others were arrested on heroin charges as a result of Schererville's special operations task force, which is focusing on drug activ…

3 region men arrested on heroin dealing charges

Police arrest Nicholas Rosenbaum on heroin dealing charges Thursday at his home on 43rd Street in Highland. Rosenbaum and two other region men are accused of selling heroin to undercover officers.

3 region men arrested on heroin dealing charges

John Skowronski, 22, is placed into a squad car Thursday after he was arrested at his home in the 7400 block of Taylor Street in Schererville. Skowronski is accused of selling heroin to an undercover officer. He repeatedly insisted during his arrest that he is not a drug dealer.

M'ville resident seeks repairs to fire-damaged home

A home at 622 E. 92nd Ave. hasn't been repaired since a fire damaged part of the duplex nearly four years ago. Residents are asking the Town Council for help.

New group would use stormwater facility

An operations center for the Merrillville Stormwater Utility will be constructed on this empty lot at 7404 Broadway.

New group would use stormwater facility

Construction of the new Merrillville Stormwater Utility center is expected to begin in June.

M'ville VFW to dedicate memorial

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1563 has completed its memorial. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at the post, 6880 Hendricks St., Merrillville.

M'ville VFW to dedicate memorial

Flags representing branches of the military adorn the new memorial outside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1563 in Merrillville. A dedication ceremony will be held Friday.

Food donors, volunteers step up fight

Volunteers from First United Methodist Church of Griffith sort through items donated to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. The food bank currently is participating in a Hunger Action Month to increase awareness of hunger issues.

Food donors, volunteers step up fight

First United Methodist Church of Griffith volunteers sort through items donated to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. The food bank currently is participating in Hunger Action Month to increase awareness of hunger issues.