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.

Cedar Lake trims more than $200,000 from its budget

CEDAR LAKE | The town has made cuts all around to trim more than $200,000 from its 2013 budget, Cedar Lake officials said.

Cedar Lake creates new internship program

CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council’s recent action will give young people in town a chance to help, and learn from, local government.

Dyer seeks new park board member

DYER | The town is looking for a new park board member.

Hanover Central athletic fields upgrade, maintenance urged

CEDAR LAKE | The athletic fields at Hanover Central High School need attention and a maintenance plan, School Board member James Sakelaris said recently.

Dyer weighs merits of cumulative fund tax rate for parks

DYER | A tax rate for the town’s parks would mean new projects and money for park upkeep.

Dyer Park Board gets $200K for projects at Central Park

DYER | The Dyer Park Board is getting $200,000 in Redevelopment Commission money to tackle various projects in Central Park.

Dyer council hires contractor for rail crossing quiet zone

DYER | The Town Council has awarded a contract to build quiet zone improvements at the Hart Street rail crossing.

Cedar Lake planners approve plat for two-lot subdivision

CEDAR LAKE | The Plan Commission has approved the plat for a two-lot subdivision.

Dyer officials learn more about wireless water meter readers

DYER | Town officials are making a field trip to Michigan City’s water department this month to consult with officials on their use of wireless water meter readers.

Cedar Lake OKs loan for 133rd Avenue project

CEDAR LAKE | A temporary loan from the Cedar Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant fund will finance the initial stages of work to widen 133rd Avenue on the east side of town.

Hanover Junior Wildcats plan to start scholarship program

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Junior Wildcats will be giving scholarships to deserving seniors in their football and cheer programs.

Hanover School Corp. board to apply for technology loan

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. has received approval to apply for a technology loan from the state.

Hanover School Board OKs emergency response changes

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Corp. board has approved revisions to the district's emergency response plan.

SMALL-BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Estelle Marcus Animal Clinic

Estelle Marcus' passion and concern for animals in need lives on at the Humane Society of the Calumet Area and at the clinic which bears her name.

Hanover schools seeking superintendent replacement

CEDAR LAKE | Hanover Community School Corp. began its official search for a new superintendent this month.

Dyer quiet zone work could begin this month

DYER | With bids out for the railroad quiet zone project, work could begin as early as this month.

Dyer puts brakes on plan to remove turn lane at Castlewood subdivision

DYER | Removing the Castlewood turn lane on U.S. 30 is not in the town’s best interests, the Town Council has decided.

Cedar Lake council approves church site in residential zone

CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council has approved a variance allowing a church to move into a residential zone.

Cedar Lake approves variance for digital sign at Walgreens

CEDAR LAKE | The Town Council approved a sign variance for Walgreens during its recent council business meeting.

Dyer needs four police cars; town funds sought for three

DYER | The Police Department needs four new vehicles and is asking the town to pay for three of them.

Crews ready to resume Harbor and Ship Canal dredging

EAST CHICAGO | Work will resume this week on the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal dredging project.

Hanover student honored for improvements at Kiwanis Park

CEDAR LAKE | A Hanover Central High School student has been honored for his work on creating a few new details in Kiwanis Park.

Dyer accepting applications for seat on Amtrak committee

DYER | Officials are taking applications for Dyer’s spot on an Amtrak committee.

South Shore Air Show canceled; sequestration blamed

HAMMOND | The 2013 South Shore Air Show has been canceled because of the impact of federal budget sequestration.

Plans for bike path through Dyer hit snag

DYER | The dream of a bike path through Dyer has come to a screeching halt now that the Canadian National Railway has entered the picture.

Software will make it easier to detect plagiarism in student papers

CEDAR LAKE | Thanks to a grant, Hanover Central High School teachers will be using a software program able to spot plagiarism in student papers.

Main Street extension talks anger Dyer residents

DYER | Angry residents crowded a meeting last week on the proposed Main Street extension.

Cal College students, employers connect at job fair

The eighth annual Career Fair at Calumet College of St. Joseph was meant to open doors for hopeful students and employers alike.

Cedar Lake to seek feedback on water utility master plan

CEDAR LAKE | Residents are invited to get in on the discussion of the second phase of the water utility master plan during the April 2 Town Council study session.