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Crown Point's Courthouse Square. (Jim Masters/for Post-Tribune)

Crown Point council increases business stormwater fees

December 4, 2025 at 9:42 a.m.

The Crown Point City Council amended an ordinance that will mean an increase in stormwater fees charged to many city businesses.

Anthony Sindone, Visiting Clinical Associate Professor of Economic Development at IU Northwest, speaks during a Futurecast 2026 economic outlook event in Merrillville on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Economic experts bullish on NWI’s future

November 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Northwest Indiana's economy is thriving and its future looks bright, said Anthony Sindone, Visiting Clinical Associate Professor of Economic Development at IU Northwest.

No Data Centers members wait their turn inside Hobart City Hall to provide input during the public portion of the council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (Deborah Laverty/for Post-Tribune)

Data center opponents appear in force at Hobart council meeting

November 20, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.

The No Data Centers group was back in full force Wednesday at Hobart's City Council meeting, with support from Save the Dunes.

Lake County Government Center, Crown Point. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Election board dismisses political sign complaint against St. John police chief

November 18, 2025 at 3:03 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Elections dismissed a political sign violation complaint filed against St. John Police Chief Steven Flores.

Winfield Town Hall. (Deborah Laverty/for Post-Tribune)

Developer revamps Winfield subdivision plans after meeting with town officials

November 16, 2025 at 2:49 p.m.

The developer of a proposed Winfield subdivision said he "took input to heart" after meeting with town officials in September.

Winfield, HOA may partner in beautification effort

November 14, 2025 at 12:10 p.m.

A proposed town and homeowner's association partnership, which would help beautify a Winfield subdivision and park, received positive feedback from town officials.

A sign in support of Lake Central's school referendum sits on a yard north of 93rd Avenue. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

Election complaint: St. John man offered $100 for referendum “no” votes

November 13, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.

A St. John man faces punishment for posting on social media his offer of $100 to each "no vote" in the recent Lake Central schools' referendum.

The old courthouse in downtown Crown Point is seen in this 2019 file photo.

Crown Point establishes riverfront district, opening way for more liquor licenses

November 12, 2025 at 11:33 a.m.

A river doesn't run through Crown Point, but it now has a riverfront district, allowing the issuance of more liquor licenses in the city.

The old Crown Point's Courthouse Square is pictured in this 2022 file photo.

Crown Point plans on second fire station to meet needs of growing community

November 12, 2025 at 10:34 a.m.

The Crown Point City Council took the first step toward a second fire station, with final approval to issue and sell a general obligation bond to fund the project.

World War II veteran Herman Richardson salutes as Bugles Across America musician Steve Strains performs taps during a ribbon-cutting event for a planned World Wars I, II, and Holocaust Memorial at Sauerman Woods Park in Crown Point on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Site dedication for World Wars I and II veterans and Holocaust memorial held Saturday

November 10, 2025 at 11:35 a.m.

The dedication for the site of a memorial to World War I and II veterans and the Holocaust took place under in Sauerman Woods Park.

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