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 →
How do you inform over 2800 employees about the acquisition of your 22-store grocery chain with 546 business units across eight states? Gather them all together in one room to welcome them into the family! That's exactly what happened this week as Hy-Vee Supermarkets welcomed Strack & Van Til associates from all 22 stores to... Continue Reading →
Andrean High School was developed more than a decade before the Town of Merrillville incorporated, and the school looks to remain firmly rooted in the community. Andrean Principal Jaycob Knazur announced Monday that the school in northern Merrillville is embarking on an investment initiative, potentially involving renovations, new on-site construction, and possible redevelopment efforts. The news has... Continue Reading →
Personal safety is paramount, and the Merrillville Police Department's inaugural women's self-defense class provided an indispensable tool for empowerment and security. About 30 women participated in the first session held on Thursday, March 21, at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center.Merrillville Police Detective Amanda Earley was enthusiastic about leading the program due to the... Continue Reading →
A much-needed resurfacing project on U.S. 30 in Merrillville and Hobart will require overnight lane closures from late March through late November, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced. INDOT contractor Milestone Contractors North will make overnight lane closures on U.S. 30 between Indiana 55 (Taft Street) and Indiana 51 (Grand Boulevard) beginning on or after March 24.... Continue Reading →
There are many traditions in Merrillville, and a dedication to urban forest management is one of them.For the 14th consecutive year, Merrillville was named a Tree City USA community. On top of that prestigious accomplishment, “The Heart of the Region” also secured the Arbor Day Foundation’s Growth Award, which recognizes the strides Merrillville has made... Continue Reading →
Merrillville Momentum is the new comprehensive plan for the next twenty years of our Town’s future. The plan addresses such important areas of interest as land use, special development areas, transportation, parks, housing, neighborhoods, infrastructure, and public facilities. Town government, community committees, and people who have participated in open houses and workshops have been at... Continue Reading →
It was my honor to present the Corporate Responsibility Award to Purdue Federal Credit Union. The award is sponsored by The Town of Merrillville town government. The well-deserved winners represented a great group of individuals and companies/organizations that are doing great work in our region. Linked below is a great article by NWI.LIFE including a... Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day was weeks ago, but the Town of Merrillville has another heartening occasion to celebrate; a new Town Slogan; “The Heart of the Region.”“Our Town is a dynamic blend of economic vitality, cultural diversity, and warm hospitality,” Town Council President Rick Bella said. “The adoption of 'The Heart of the Region' as our slogan... Continue Reading →
In a proud and historic moment during our recent Town Council meeting, I was deeply honored to witness our female council members taking center stage to commemorate the significance of American Women's History Month in the Town of Merrillville.American Women's History Month holds a profound significance in recognizing the invaluable contributions and enduring legacy of... Continue Reading →