Inside the Porter County Government Clerk’s Office with Deputy Clerk Wendy Piunti

Inside the Porter County Government Clerk’s Office with Deputy Clerk Wendy Piunti The Porter County Clerk's Office is more than just a place to file paperwork - it's a hub of history, organization, and public service. The Clerk's Office is made up of many different sections that all work together to make it run efficiently and...

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Community Change Center’s food truck delivers jobs and support for those reentering society

Community Change Center’s food truck delivers jobs and support for those reentering society There's heart behind the wheel of Northwest Indiana's newest food truck.  Fresh Start Enterprises, which debuted on April 26, is more than just a meal service — it's a second-chance employment initiative helping individuals with criminal records...

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Inside Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann’s mission to build a safer, stronger community

Inside Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann’s mission to build a safer, stronger community Prosecutor Gary Germann and his department are about more than convictions. In fact, much of the Porter County Prosecutor’s office is centered on programs that aim to lift people up. "I came back to the prosecutor's office to make a few changes,"...

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Under the microscope: Inside Porter County’s Auditor’s Office

Under the microscope: Inside Porter County’s Auditor’s Office Most people believe that auditors are the ones inspecting others' financial books. In Porter County, however, the auditors face intense scrutiny every year. Karen Martin, Porter County Auditor, explains that her office undergoes detailed annual...

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Judge Rebecca Buitendorp leads the way for youth and families in Porter County

Judge Rebecca Buitendorp leads the way for youth and families in Porter County After attending her Girl Scout troop’s career day in the fourth grade, Rebecca Buitendorp knew she was destined to become an attorney. On January 24, she was sworn in by then-Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb to serve as a judge of the Porter County...

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Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program

Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program Drones are soaring in popularity, and in Porter County, they’re becoming more than just a hobby.  Thanks to a partnership between Purdue Extension Porter County and Porter County Government, a specialized drone training program gives residents...

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Porter County Government oversees initiative to combat opioid crisis

Porter County Government oversees initiative to combat opioid crisis Porter County Government’s Opioid Settlement Committee launched the Opioid Crisis Committee to combat opioid addiction and distribute grant funds to local non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, community coalitions, and other entities....

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, January 23 – January 26

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, January 23 – January 26 It may be cold, but fun things are heating up in Northern Indiana! From festivals and concerts to seed swaps and learning opportunities, events throughout the area are bringing you plenty of chances to get out with your friends, family, and neighbors...

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