Center Township road to be closed for bridge repair
A collapsed timber piling supporting the Madison Street bridge over Beaver Dam Ditch in Center Township has prompted the emergency closure of the roadway at the bridge until repairs can...
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Rules for Lake County gatherings, block parties debated
The Lake County Council is having trouble deciding just how it wants to regulate gatherings like block parties in unincorporated areas. Council President Ted Bilski, D-Hobart, said at the council...
Stormwater master plan in the works for Crown Point
Crown Point's stormwater maintenance plan and the fees it created are under review. The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract Wednesday for a little more than $225,000...
Despite hesitations, Lake County commissioners approve $3.5 million E-911 maintenance contract
A proposed $3.5 million 14-year maintenance deal with Motorola Solutions to keep the software and equipment at Lake County's consolidated E-911 center up to date was approved Wednesday by commissioners...
Lake County to replace sheriff’s department handguns
Lake County sheriff's police officers soon will be getting new handguns. County commissioners have approved a request by new Sheriff Oscar Martinez and his second in command, chief of police...
Sewer bills to reflect fall credit in Crown Point
Crown Point sewer customers will see a credit on their next city services statement for sewer usage billed at the regular rate in September instead of the reduced summer rate...
GOP caucus called to fill Crown Point seat
A caucus has been set for Monday to fill a vacant city council seat most recently held by Chris Retson, 37, who recently resigned. Retson, a Republican, stepped down from...
Lake County Council eyes hiring freeze for 2018
A move to extend a countywide hiring freeze of non-essential employees into 2018 was deferred Tuesday by the Lake County Council when it became apparent it did to have the...
Chicago man charged with driving 158 mph on Indiana Toll Road misses court appearance
A Chicago man accused of driving his muscle car at 158 mph on the Indiana Toll Road near Gary in April missed his scheduled hearing on the case Monday in...
East Chicago home damaged by outdoor fire
No one was injured in an East Chicago house fire Saturday that started near an outside trash can, officials said. Firefighters were called to the home in the 4100 block...