Dwayne Polarek is the City of Lake Station’s project manager. He had previously worked with the city’s infrastructure, but under the most recent Mayor, Polarek has taken on a new role.  “I was pretty...

Halloween is just around the corner, which means spooky season is in full swing! Below we listed the trick-or-treating times and frightening fun events happening in the Region this month. Be sure to check it out to plan some spook-tacular nights in...

Lake Station is reaching for the sky with a team effort from city employees and a connection with Purdue University to create a project that is not only helping residents but also the environment.  The collaboration has created a rooftop garden...

When Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana was looking for a place to develop homes as part of its mission to serve families in need in nearby communities, the City of Lake Station presented itself as the perfect place to execute that goal. Once...

Infrastructure includes more than just streets driven on and power lines walked under. Many pieces of infrastructure exist beneath the ground that citizens rarely think about. The Crossroads Lift Station, located on Union Street, is part of vital...

After much anticipation due to last year’s cancellations, the Fourth of July festivities are back this year! This weekend’s 10 Fun Things guide features plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day along with activities to stay fit, appreciate...