Crown Point, Ind., agrees to NIPSCO downsizing deal.

From: The Times (Munster, IN) | Date: September 29, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Keith Benman

Sep. 29--The City of Crown Point has agreed to let NIPSCO downsize its presence in the city, setting off a political firestorm with groups and governments still opposed to the utility's plans.

The agreement was reached less than a month after state regulators ordered NIPSCO to keep its service hub in Crown Point, as well as 11 others in northern Indiana, open and fully staffed.

"I take offense at this," said Lake County Commissioner Gerry Scheub, D-Schererville, of the surprise agreement. "We will fight this. It's wrong. We will stand shoulder to ...

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