Old Lighthouse Museum Upgrades BY JESSICA O’BRIEN – Michigan City News Dispatch – Oct 18, 2014 Shannon Eason of the city’s parks department and Mayor Ron Meer were the first to enter the newly constructed lantern room atop the Old Lighthouse Museum … Continued
Washington Park Makeover BY JESSICA O’BRIEN – Michigan City News Dispatch – Oct 7, 2014 After months of meetings, workshops and revisions, the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission on Monday approved funding for the Washington Park makeover at an amount not to exceed … Continued
Things are looking up for Michigan City BY ADAM PARKHOUSE – Michigan City News Dispatch – Jun 27, 2014 Michigan City Mayor Ron Meer is on a mission to make meaningful changes to Michigan City during his term. Under Meer’s … Continued
Iconic Lighthouse Face Lift BY JESSICA O’BRIEN – Herald Argus – June 3, 2014 A project more than two years in the works finally began on Thursday as crews started taking the initial steps in repainting the city’s iconic lighthouse. Pro … Continued
I-94 / 421 Overpass BY JESSICA O’BRIEN – Michigan City News Dispatch – Apr 15, 2014 The final design for the I-94/U.S. Highway 421 overpass has been agreed upon by members of the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission. A design proposal, presented by … Continued
Dunes Plaza BY CITIZENS TO ELECT RON MEER – – September 2013 When Ron Meer was elected mayor in November 2011, Dunes Plaza was abandoned and blighted. Three years later, Dunes Plaza is a thriving shopping center. Kohl’s, T-J-Maxx, ULTA, … Continued
New ‘Wayfinding Signs’ in Michigan City BY MATT STEFANSKI – Michigan City News Dispatch – Jun 4, 2013 Craig Phillips, director of the planning and redevelopment department, said the Wayfinding project is one of the North End Redevelopment goals to create a … Continued
Old Goerg’s Marina Becomes A Public Park BY STEPHANIE KUSCHEL – Michigan City News Dispatch – Dec 11, 2012 Demolition is under way at the site of the Old Goerg’s Marina, formerly located between the Franklin Street Bridge and the Indiana Department … Continued
Fedder’s Alley Dune Restoration BY JULIE MCCLURE – Michigan City News Dispatch – Dec 10, 2012 Michigan City is undertaking a large dunes restoration project in Fedder’s Alley in Washington Park, clearing out years of invasive species in an effort to return … Continued
New Police Station STAFF REPORTS – Michigan City News Dispatch – Feb 9, 2012 City’s plan for new police station shows good judgment. The city’s approach to obtaining property to build a new Michigan City police station shows Mayor Ron Meer’s administration … Continued
