Smith named as new Hammond city attorney
A long-time attorney and adviser to Hammond's mayor was appointed as the city's next lead attorney. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. on Thursday announced that Kevin Smith, of Smith Sersic in...
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Hammond council eyes limits for its members’ travel
The Hammond Common Council is considering a more transparent process when its members travel but some don't think it's necessary. Councilman David Woerpel, D-5th, introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would...
‘Minimum sentence’ sought for Porter County assessor
Federal prosecutors and the defense agree the Porter County Assessor, who was charged for failing to report information to the IRS, should get a minimum sentence. Jon Snyder, 42, has...
Ex-Gary employee who bought iPads with city funds sentenced to five years in federal prison
A former Gary employee who used city funds to buy more than 1,000 iPads will serve more than five years in federal prison. Judge Philip Simon on Tuesday sentenced Monique...
June 13 recount ordered in contested Hammond Dem primary race
A Lake County judge on Tuesday ordered a recount in a contested Hammond at-large council race. Judge John Pera set a recount for June 13 after Hammond Councilman Robert "Bob"...
Hammond officials show off redesigned Hessville Park
Hammond officials say a series of redesigns to its parks are helping to bring residents back to their parks. City officials on Thursday cut a ribbon to open the newly...
Ex-Gary employee who bought iPads with city funds deserves 2 years in prison, defense attorney says
The defense attorney for a former Gary employee who used city money to buy iPads says a 24-month prison sentence is "sufficient." Defense attorney Jeffrey Schlesinger asked federal Judge Philip...
Indiana seeks study to collect unpaid employment taxes
Indiana lawmakers plan to probe lost revenue when employees are listed as contractors or part-time by employers to avoid additional taxes. A legislative study committee will look at worker misclassification...
Legislature to look at Medicaid rate disparity between Indiana, Illinois
A legislative committee will soon begin seeing if there's a way for Chicago-area hospitals that treat Region children to be paid the same rates as Indiana facilities. The Indiana Legislative...
Feds seek 6.5 years in prison for woman who used Gary funds to buy iPads
Federal prosecutors want a former Gary employee who used city money to buy more than 1,000 iPads to spend 6.5 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Gary Bell on Tuesday...