Burns Harbor awarded grant to further green initiatives

The Town of Burns Harbor just became even greener.

Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction presented the Redevelopment Commission with two rain barrels as part of the Community Rain Barrel Demonstration Grant May 10.

The barrels will be installed in a c...

Leaders identify long-term economic, community development goals

The Town of Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission (RDC) continues progress towards economic and community growth, recently identifying several priority projects with strategizing and work towards completion beginning immediately.

The RDC, which is currentl...

Better Burns Harbor: Gourmet coffee distributor grows business through town location

In the ever-changing, energized marketplace of coffee, two ideals remain constant for business owner Tandra Robinson.

She focuses simply on the old-fashioned staples of quality and customer satisfaction at Fast Coffee Service Inc., a boutique coffee distri...

Burns Harbor park unveils new, ADA-accessible playground

A playful gift for all children arrived early for the holidays as the Burns Harbor Park Department dedicated its newest playground equipment at a ribbon cutting Saturday morning.

Residents of all ages, Town Council and Park Board members gathered at Lakela...

2016 Scholarships Awarded

The Scholarship Board awarded nine residents with $1,500 scholarships at the August Council meeting.

Back row left to right: Maxwell Kurtz, Mark Childress, Nicole Arney
Front row left to right: Madison Kurtz, Hannah Kish, Keeli Day, Mark Childress, J...Read on...

Inaugural Food Truck Square event draws in locals for food, family fun Aug. 6

Attendees had plenty of options on the opening night of the Burns Harbor Food Truck Square this past Saturday, Aug. 6 with the first in a series of events featuring regional eateries for dinner and a movie.

The evening drew more than 150 adults and chi...Read on...

Burns Harbor introduces Food Truck Square: First in series of events kicks off Aug. 6

The Town of Burns Harbor will open the inaugural season of its Food Truck Square Saturday, Aug. 6 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at 1237 Westport Rd.

The first in a series of events, the kick-off features regional eateries offering tasty treats at reasonable cos...Read on...

Better Burns Harbor: Small-town company, Trans-United, transports big through world

Burns Harbor may total just about 7 square miles with roughly 1,400 residents. But tucked inside this small, charming town stands a leading-edge company transporting more than 223 million pounds annually throughout the world.

For more than 50 years, Tr...Read on...

Burns Harbor Park Department hosts another successful Footloose event

Nearly 400 attendees enjoyed the races, food, entertainment and other 1980s-themed fun of the third annual Footloose.

The family-friendly event drew in local community members as well as visitors from throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest including Mi...Read on...

Footloose all-day event boasts family fun June 25 at Lakeland Park in Burns Harbor

Families looking for cost-effective, all-day summer fun for the kids are in luck with the Footloose event Saturday, June 25 at Lakeland Park in Burns Harbor.

Just ask Footloose regular and Wheeler resident Jason Kimberlin, who attends the event each ye...Read on...

3rd annual Footloose 5K promises activities for all ages

This year’s Footloose 5K on Saturday, June 25 at Lakeland Park in Burns Harbor boasts healthy outdoor activities, food, entertainment and other 1980s-themed fun for the whole family.

Hosted by the Burns Harbor Park Department as an annual fundraiser, t...Read on...

Burns Harbor expands communications through Twitter

The Town of Burns Harbor launched an official Twitter account.

Launched in early April, residents and friends of Burns Harbor may now Follow the Town on Twitter via the handle @BurnsHarborIN or directly at www.twitter.com/burnsharborin.

Town officia...Read on...

Burns Harbor's first-ever Spectacular Egg Hunt for children with special needs offers fun for all

Spring arrived early for the Town of Burns Harbor as the Park Department hosted another successful Easter Egg Hunt and first-ever Spectacular Egg Hunt for children with special needs.

More than 400 children and their families attended the event this pa...Read on...

New Burns Harbor leadership advances economic development

Work continues toward creating "tomorrow’s" Burns Harbor.

The Town of Burns Harbor continued progress towards economic and community growth, favorably reinstating its development team to facilitate progress and identity of the town.

The Re...Read on...

Burns Harbor visits from Santa spread holiday cheer

On the night before Christmas Eve Santa Claus teamed up with the Burns Harbor Fire Department to spread some holiday cheer.

A caravan of volunteer firefighters from the Town of Burns Harbor drove the ambulance, emergency response vehicle and Ladder 22 ...Read on...

A better Burns Harbor: Local industry improves festive holiday tradition for residents, passers-by

Driving through northern Porter County on I-80/94 during the holiday season, passers-by have long grown accustomed to the tall lighted trees adorning the night sky in Burns Harbor.

Thanks to local industry, town residents and interstate travelers may n...Read on...

Santa comes to town

More than 150 kids of all ages celebrated the holidays at the 2nd Annual Santa Dash and visit from Santa event sponsored by the Burns Harbor Park Department on Saturday, December 12.

Santa Claus arrived at Lakeland Park on the Burns Harbor Fire Truck...Read on...

Burns Harbor launches Facebook page: Social media to improve communication with residents

Burns Harbor launched an official town Facebook page last month to improve communication with residents.

Further, town leaders hope social media will be used as a professional and positive outlet as well as be all-inclusive to all residents and any oth...Read on...

Town Council statement in response to Valparaiso joint statement

We are pleased Mr. Darryl Jackson, Jr., Sheriff David Reynolds and Mayor Jon Costas have brought closure to the events of August 29, 2015 wherein Burns Harbor Police Officer Tim Lucas arrested Mr. Jackson during the Porter County Gang Taskforce patrol in ...Read on...

Burns Harbor to host workshop for town candidates, employees Thursday

The Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission will host a public meeting with a special workshop for town candidates and employees this Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

Candidates running for election to the Town Council as well as town employees ...Read on...

Burns Harbor honored with Community Achievement Award

The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced the Town of Burns Harbor was named a 2015 IACT Community Achievement Award winner for its community visioning process in the less than 4,000 population category.

The town received its award d...Read on...

Burns Harbor leadership changes focus on continuation of progress

Burns Harbor reorganized its leadership structure, focusing on the continuation of long-term development and evolution of the town’s identity.

Gene Weibl was named President of the Redevelopment Commission (RDC) by a unanimous vote at the Commission’s ...Read on...

Burns Harbor RDC leader steps down, looks ahead to town’s ‘bright future’

Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission (RDC) President Greg Miller recently stepped down from the position.

Miller — who also served on the Town Council (at large) and as Vice President of the Sanitary Board — submitted his formal letter of resignation ...Read on...

Burns Harbor Community Update

The Burns Harbor Redevelopment Commission (RDC) celebrated a large turnout and overall positive momentum towards future development of the town at a community update meeting held July 9.

Touted as the “largest gathering of local residents, community of...Read on...

Hundreds attend Burns Harbor Footloose 5K

The Burns Harbor Park Department Footloose 5K celebrated a successful second annual event with more than 300 participants in attendance.

The 1980s-inspired event drew in local community members as well as regional running enthusiasts of all ages June 2...Read on...

Public invited to 2nd annual Footloose 5K June 27: Event features activities for all ages

Families, running enthusiasts and interested community members of all ages are invited to the second annual Footloose 5K Saturday, June 27 at Lakeland Park.

Hosted by the Burns Harbor Park Department, this 1980s-inspired family-friendly event features:...Read on...

Burns Harbor commits to ethical behavior in workplace by joining tri-county SEAC

Town Council President James McGee recently appointed Burns Harbor resident and Plan Commission member Andy Bozak to represent the town on the commission. McGee also serves on SEAC’s Joint Board of Delegates.

Bozak said, “Participation in SEAC helps ma...Read on...

2023 Roadway Construction

The Town of Burns Harbor has been upgrading roadway infrastructure over the past few years, and the Town has received grant approval from INDOT’s Community Crossing Matching Grant Program for roadway reconstruction or repaving this season that m...