This was the title of a recent Inc. magazine article featuring comments by Mark Cuban and Charlie Munger and written by Jeff Haden, Contributing Editor, Inc. It discussed the scientific research on the lasting power of curiosity. The article, actually titled: Make Curiosity Your Superpower: The Art and Science of Lifelong Learning caught my eye... Continue Reading →

Calling all Merrillville Residents! Get ready to sprinkle some magic and festive joy onto your homes because the annual Home Decorating Contest is back, and we want YOU to be a part of the enchantment! Save these dates: Application Deadline: December 8th. House Judging will take place: from December 11th to December 20th.Guidelines for Glittering Success: Submit... Continue Reading →

The Town of Merrillville is one of six municipalities in the state and the only in northern Indiana to earn an Indiana Clean Community designation. Merrillville along with Beech Grove, Brown County, Fishers, Richmond, and Zionsville were honored by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management on Tuesday (Nov. 28) for their achievements in the in... Continue Reading →

Dear Respected Residents of the Town of Merrillville,As we gather around our tables with family and friends, I am reminded of the profound gratitude I feel for each and every one of you, the heart and soul of our vibrant community. On this special Thanksgiving Day, I want to take a moment to express my... Continue Reading →

State Road 53 (Broadway) to close for rail work in Merrillville.I am so happy to report that the Canadian National Railway plans to close State Road 53/Broadway at their railroad crossing between 66th Pl and Carolyn Dr beginning on or after Friday, November 10. State Road 53 will be closed for approximately one week in this location... Continue Reading →

As my mailer above reads, I understand that accomplishing goals requires collaboration with multiple individuals and organizations to benefit everyone, and my actions over the past four years reflect this understanding. I am both humbled and honored to be endorsed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, the Merrillville Lodge 186 Fraternal... Continue Reading →

Concepts continue to be formed for the Merrillville Momentum Comprehensive Plan, the Town is seeking feedback from residents to help the plan take shape. An open house is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway. The community is invited to attend to learn about... Continue Reading →

The Dean and Barbara White Community Center was the hottest spot in Town on Thursday, and it had nothing to do with the weather. Hundreds of job seekers attended Merrillville’s 3rd annual job fair, which featured more than 75 businesses and organizations from Merrillville and Northwest Indiana. “Companies from A to Z, well really, A... Continue Reading →

Pictured above from left to right, Councilman Richard Hardaway, MHS graduate Christian Sabbath, Andrean graduate Victoria Piskol, MHS graduate Janiya Milton and Town Council President Rick Bella at the Legacy Foundation Scholarship Awards Dinner on June 8, 2023.I had the honor to sit with some of the 4 high school senior scholarship award recipients of... Continue Reading →

A new multi-unit retail development is bringing excitement, jobs, and a significant investment to the community.Officials gathered on Friday to break ground for the new Mississippi Crossings project that will house Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Crumbl Cookies, and American Mattress. Region Contractors is handling the construction of the 7,500-square-foot facility at 1600 E. 79th Ave., which... Continue Reading →