Gary, casino operator plan Friday vendor showcase
Spectacle Entertainment is teaming up with the City of Gary to host a business to business event focused on minority and women vendors, with plans to be an active participant...
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Democrat voters in Merrillville to pick nominees for clerk-treasurer, Ward 7 council seat
Merrillville voters will have two contested races on the May 7 Democratic primary ballot. Three candidates are vying for the clerk-treasurer seat being vacated by Eugene Guernsey, who chose not...
Plans for Majestic Star casino move, Buffington Harbor redevelopment progressing in Gary
Gary and casino officials are readying to move the Majestic Star from Buffington Harbor and redevelop the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Indiana House of Representatives and Senate Wednesday passed legislation...
Port CEO expects $20 million Burns Harbor expansion to start this year
Work is expected to begin this year on creating one of two new railyards at the Burns Harbor port, one segment of a $20 million expansion project there, the chief...
Asian-Filipino restaurant planned for Merrillville location
A couple who formerly operated a specialty grocery store in Schererville hopes to open an Asian-Filipino restaurant with a mini bar and grocery store in Merrillville by early June. Meriam...
Former state legislator Olthoff joins two Merrillville panels
Julie Olthoff, a Merrillville businesswoman and former state representative, will be returning to the plan commission and board of zoning appeals in Merrillville. Olthoff's application to serve as a member...
Political veterans meet for Dem mayor nomination in Hobart
Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor is being challenged by 1st District Councilman and former Council President Jerry Herzog in the May 7 Democratic primary as he seeks his fourth term in...
Developer wants fewer low-income apartments at Hobart project
Developers of the Lake Park Senior Apartments in Hobart are seeking two more changes in their original plans, including a reduction in the number of units for low and moderate...
Hobart chipping away at vacant, abandoned buildings
Hobart Building Official Mike Hannigan reported progress in the city's efforts to reduce the number of vacant and abandoned houses, due both to investor rehabs and city-ordered demolitions. Hannigan said...
Skilled nursing facility presents new plan in Merrillville
A company that builds skilled nursing facilities is hoping the third time will be a charm in its efforts to build a 60-bed facility on East 93rd Avenue in Merrillville....