Ogden Dunes News

Indiana Dunes Lakeshore officials are opposed to a plan to build a hardened stone seawall to protect the Town of Ogden Dunes, which is the sandy area surrounded by green, from shoreline erosion.

Tempers were heated at times and voices were raised when Northwest Indiana residents got the opportunity to ask state officials about waste management practices at ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor, lack of state enforcement and transparency Wednesday night.

The Town of Porter received $15,000 Tuesday earmarked for improvements at Porter Beach.

My upcoming Wednesday column will re-address the always-touchy issue of crime in the city of Gary.

Historical society meets tonight : The Duneland Historical Society meets at 7:30 tonight at the Westchester Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Ave.

More than a dozen stakeholders commented on U.S. Steel's 2009 draft wastewater permit for Gary Works on Wednesday night at Indiana University Northwest in Gary.

Ninth annual Turkey Trot: Burn off calories before you eat Thanksgiving dinner during the ninth annual Turkey Trot, a 5K walk and run, at 7:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day at the Portage Township YMCA, 3100 Willowcreek Road.

Community Leadership Dialogue: Community leaders share their expertise on energy, water, environmental policy, recycling, composting and more during the Community Leadership Dialogue Series, "Creation Care and Climate Stewardship: Doing Your Part," from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Nov.

A capella concert tonight: Home Free performs in concert at 7:30 tonight at the Portage High School East auditorium, 6450 E. U.S. 6. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for students.

Diane Firme marveled over the handmade goods in her yellow shopping bag. Noting that most of the items were Christmas gifts of the same color -- cool blues -- the Valparaiso woman went over her wares, first pulling out a delicate scarf.

Town officials said it's a classic Catch 22. They want to help 19 families living in Rainbow Trailer Park, but if the Burns Harbor Town Council takes too firm a stance in trying to force park compliance it could mean the residents end up with no place to live.

Couples wants option to sue: A couple suing Ogden Dunes for not letting them rent their house there has asked a federal judge to change his order dismissing the case.

State Sen. Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes, said a recent order by the Indiana Supreme Court dealing with electronic recordings of interrogations will strengthen the state's criminal justice system.

Harold "Doc" Okone routinely called me every Thursday with a similar voice mail greeting each time.

Even if you're not looking for work, you should consider this. It has short hours, wonderful locations and significant benefits.

Golf carts on Town of Chesterton streets or no golf carts? At the moment--and as of July 1--no golf carts.

23. At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, the IURC will hold a formal public field hearing at the auditorium of the Savanna Center at Indiana University-Northwest, 3400 Broadway in Gary, to accept oral and written comments from the public on IAWC's request.

Porter County officials and Chesterton residents felt reassured by the sound of emergency sirens sounding for the regular monthly test at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

State Sen. Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes, and State Rep. Charles Moseley, D-Portage, have announced their appointments to legislative study committees.

The power was out, the streets were black, business and residential alarms were dead in the water.