Merrillville Planning Director Sheila Shine

Merrillville residents have a chance to help guide the town's future. The town says it's looking for 40 residents to serve on its Momentum Community Committee. It'll work with town officials and planners to come up with strategies and projects to be included in a new 20-year comprehensive plan.

The Merrillville Town Council has granted zoning approval for a pair of large-scale developments.

MERRILLVILLE - Some new developments are on the horizon for Merrillville.Town manager Patrick Reardon told the "Times" that a massive facility is…