Munster toughens rental property law
The town is strengthening its ordinance regarding rental properties. The Munster Town Council passed an ordinance to that effect Feb.6, which brings the town's code in line with an Indiana...
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Letters mailed to residents after water report deadline missed
A letter being mailed to Munster water customers lets them know there's nothing wrong with the water in town. The letter is a sort of punishment for the town not...
Munster residents ask council for train station answers
Residents packed Monday's Munster Town Council meeting to press for a variety of safety and aesthetics concerns in the event a new South Shore train station is built at Ridge...
Munster wants voice in sanitary district rate hike plan
A 49 percent proposed rate hike for Hammond Sanitary District customers has Munster town officials seeking an equal voice on financial matters affecting the district. The Hammond Sanitary District is...
Lake County sheriff wants feds to return his firearms
As he awaits trial in April on corruption charges, Lake County Sheriff John Buncich wants the federal government to return his firearms. Buncich filed a motion to modify conditions of...
12 suspected gang members indicted
Federal authorities dealt a blow to the Latin Kings street gang Tuesday, indicting 12 suspected gang members or associates as part of an ongoing racketeering investigation into narcotics dealing across...
Gary man sentenced in Lake Station robberies
A 26-year-old Gary man was sentenced to 11 1/2 years in prison Thursday for his role in a robbery spree in Lake Station. Tyyell Hall was also ordered to pay...
Calumet Avenue detours to begin Thursday
The town of Munster said lane closures will occur through Saturday at the intersection of Calumet Avenue and 45th Street for utility work relocation. From 9 a.m. Thursday through the...
Lowell man, partner face securities fraud charges
The U.S. Attorney's office announced securities fraud charges against a 66-year-old Lowell man Thursday. Richard E. Gearhart is charged with conspiracy to commit securities fraud, securities fraud and wire fraud,...
Munster honors longtime board member with park
Since 1981, John Friend has been a good friend to Munster parks. As the 35-year member of the Munster Board of Parks and Recreation attended his final meeting Tuesday, Friend...