Nearly every person living in Porter County gets in their car and drives somewhere every single day. Whether it’s to work, or school, or the grocery store, transportation is integral to our lives. Without the upkeep and maintenance of our...
The City of Valparaiso has announced the candidates for the 2022-2023 Mayor’s Youth Council and will swear in the new class during the City Council meeting on August 22, at Valparaiso City Hall. “We’re excited to welcome our second group of...
The City of Valparaiso is sharing an aggressive schedule of infrastructure projects this season, working strategically to maximize the miles and lifespan for surfaces citywide. “With more than 172 miles of roadways and even more sidewalks and...
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott along with sponsors Councilmen Dave Woerpel and Scott Rakos have filed a proposed ordinance pertaining to the regulation of the discharge of firearms within City limits. “I want to thank Councilman Woerpel and...
Dyan Leto, a 13-year veteran of the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department, was approved as the new superintendent of the Portage Parks and Recreation Department Wednesday night. Leto, a Region native and Portage resident, was one of 12 people...
$173 million in federal funding for commuter rail improvement Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced construction is moving forward on one of the largest public transit investments in Indiana’s history – double tracking of the South Shore Line...
On Wednesday, June 15 Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott and his staff hosted the 3rd District Mayor’s Night Out at Hammond Central High School. Mayor’s Night Out is hosted as a way for citizens of Hammond to directly communicate with McDermott and...
The City of Portage, city council, and Mayor Sue Lynch welcomed residents to the open house viewing of the newly remodeled city hall on June 7, 2022. The open house took place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. prior to the 6:30 p.m. council meeting. The...
On Friday, May 13, the District 1 Law Enforcement Council hosted its 21st annual awards ceremony honoring exemplary police officers within the district. The ceremony was hosted at Hard Rock Live in Gary, Ind., and attendees were invited to mingle,...
Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction helped the area celebrate Earth Day on April 30th by hosting their annual expo and Paint the Rain! Barrel Decoration Competition. This year’s expo theme, “The Climate is Changing…So Should We”,...
