Lake County treasurer seeks glass barrier to protect employees
The Lake County treasurer remembers when an irate custom once tried to pull a clerk over the office counter. Lake County Treasurer Peggy Katona says that’s not the only time...
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Lake County Council gives raises, nixes bonus pay
Lake County employees are set to get 3 percent raises in 2019, but the County Council moved to limit any option of bonus pay. The Lake County Council on Thursday...
Lake County jail drug contract voided with Valparaiso company
The Lake County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday voided a pharmaceutical supply contract it said was not properly authorized. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department has had a contract in Valparaiso-based...
Lake commissioners stall clerk’s plan for vehicle purchase
The Board of Commissioners denied a request from the county clerk Wednesday to buy a new vehicle, putting the purchase on hold until a fleet replacement program is started. Clerk...
Lake County Council anticipates offering employee raises in 2019
The Lake County Council is aiming to again offer its employees raises in 2019. The Council on Tuesday began looking at its 2019 budget, and its members agree that it...
Lake County officials seeking Department of Justice jail clearance visit New Mexico facility for inspiration
As the Lake County Jail aims to clear Department of Justice supervision, its staff found new ideas at a New Mexico facility. Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said he and members...
Judge keeps sentencing date for convicted human trafficker, despite questions about her mental state
Sentencing for a woman convicted of bringing women to the United States to work as prostitutes in spas will not be delayed despite questions about her mental state. Federal Judge...
Feds seek probation for former Lake County deputy chief
Federal prosecutors are seeking a term of probation for a former Lake County deputy chief charged with lying to the FBI. Dan Murchek, 57, of Schererville, was indicted in April...
Alleged Hammond bridge thief aims to have charges dismissed
A Whiting man charged with allegedly scrapping a long-unused Hammond railroad bridge is seeking to have the case dismissed, arguing that questions of who owned the structure warrant throwing out...
Defense seeks probation for ex-Lake County deputy chief charged with lying to FBI
A former Lake County deputy police chief charged with allegedly lying to the FBI is asking a judge to be sentenced to probation and given a fine. Dan Murchek, 57,...