Hampton family reunion gets 1st 2018 park permit
Lionel Hampton did not want to take any chances securing the park shelter at Lake Etta for a summer 2018 family reunion. "My family don't want any excuses," he said....
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Ice shelf prevents renewal of New Year’s plunge at Ogden Dunes
Ice stretched across Lake Michigan from the Ogden Dunes shoreline Monday as far as the eye could see. It was only the second time since 1999 frozen waters have stopped...
Trial scheduled for April for man accused of operating puppy mill in Center Township
When Ben, a 2-year-old French bulldog, was outside in the rain for the first time, he tried to bite at the sky to catch the drops, his foster "mom" said....
Call before you dig: Utility pushes 811 program to ensure underground line safety
The Northern Indiana Public Service Company has its sights set underground as it plans a campaign to get more people to call before they dig in growing communities. Rick Calinski,...
Commissioners opt for professional help to find jail nurse candidates
Commissioners for the first time will be using a professional service to find a nurse willing to work in the Lake County Jail. Officials have been searching for six to...
Holiday costumes part of the fun in Crown Point’s 35th Santa Run
Kendall Brown's hair stood 8 inches tall, a key part of the "Cindy Lou Who" costume she wore for Saturday's 35th annual Santa Run, Walk and Ride in Crown Point....
Lake County juvenile court vehicle request stalled
A request by the juvenile courts to purchase two new vehicles in 2018 has Lake County Commissioners questioning who will foot the bill. Chief Deputy Tim Gericke appeared Dec. 19...
Showdown expected on Lake County hiring freeze
Lake County commissioners have vetoed a proposal to extend a hiring freeze of all non-essential county workers into the new year. Commissioners on Dec. 20 cited concerns about the proposed...
Crown Point to purchase park from homeowner
Willow Tree Park in Crown Point soon will be an official part of the city's inventory. Board of public works and safety members Wednesday authorized Alex Kutanovski, city attorney, to...
Lake County joins 10-county voter security pilot program
Lake County's elections office will participate in a statewide pilot program aimed at adding another level of security to access the state's voter registration rolls. The board of elections at...