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For the second time in less than three years, the council adopted an ordinance that sets out to shutter the court. The council voted 4-3 Tuesday to approve the measure
Lake Superior Court Judge Bruce Parent said the Town Council is permitted to consider approval of an ordinance that would close the Merrillville Town Court, but the closure date must
Merrillville school officials are concerned the termination of the Merrillville Town Court would end a successful program addressing truancy in schools.