Ward 5 Representative
I wanted to share this fascinating and insightful article by Steve Muenstermann, one of our Data Center Citizen Advisory Committee members. He has been a wealth of knowledge for our committee. Steve is the CEO & BD Leader at his company Cloudbusters, located in Crown Point.Today, data centers have evolved significantly from their early iterations.... Continue Reading →
Councilman Rick Bella will serve his sixth consecutive year as President of the Merrillville Town Council, with Rhonda Neal continuing as Vice President. This stability in leadership has been crucial in guiding Merrillville, a community of 36,500 residents in northwest Indiana, through unprecedented growth. Bella, along with other council leaders such as Redevelopment Commission President... Continue Reading →
Next week, the Data Center Citizens Advisory Committee will hear from two more interested developers who will present their ideas for building data centers in Merrillville. One would be located in the Ameriplex Business Park off of 93rd Ave and Broadway, the other in the far southeast area of Merrillville in the panhandle area. The... Continue Reading →
Unexpected capital expenses can strain any budget. Still, thanks to the assistance of U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, the Merrillville Police Department secured nearly $1 million in federal Community Project Funding to upgrade vital police radio equipment.Police Chief Kosta Nuses said the department’s former radios were well past their service life, and repair bills were becoming... Continue Reading →
There are many reasons why the Town of Merrillville should support the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana. Let me list just a few here: Community InvestmentBy funding a Boys and Girls Club, the town is investing in its human capital. The club provides a safe environment for children and teens to develop... Continue Reading →
Data Centers in the right location can offer considerable benefits to Merrillville The Town of Merrillville could see a major tech investment, bringing the potential for significant opportunities in The Heart of the Region. At its initial meeting Monday, Merrillville’s newly formed Data Center Citizen Advisory Committee delved into a wide range of topics, ultimately... Continue Reading →
The Peach Cobbler Factory celebrated its ribbon cutting Thursday, May 16, with officials from the Town of Merrillville and Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce in attendance. Cheri and Cornelius Henderson, the owners of the business, will follow that with their grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 18, at their location at 610 W. 81st Ave.The... Continue Reading →
MERRILLVILLE — Midwest Aerospace Casting has taken off in Merrillville, and there’s plenty of excitement about the opportunities the company brings to the town and Northwest Indiana. Midwest Aerospace Casting hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, May 9, at its recently opened location in the AmeriPlex at the Crossroads business park.The manufacturing facility produces premium castings... Continue Reading →
MERRILLVILLE — An investment in state-of-the-art drone technology has already proved to be impactful for the Merrillville Police Department. The new tools have been used in a variety of ways since the Town Council in December authorized a budget of up to $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding for the cutting-edge crime-fighting drones.Merrillville Police... Continue Reading →
It was a great honor to represent Merrillville yesterday (April 30, 2024) at the new Trail dedication along with Gov. Eric Holcomb and other local officials. It seems like we have had the Indiana Governor here more often during his term in office than all other Governors combined! I feel like Lake County is back... Continue Reading →