Under Mayor Matt Murphy’s leadership, Valparaiso has been thriving. From bringing new businesses to the area to enhancing infrastructure to adding quality of life benefits, Murphy’s leadership has had a positive impact over the past three years....
As I look out on this 24th day of January – still the beginning of a new year – I’m reminded of the beginning of my administration. Back in January 2020, we were excited to get out of the gate fast and tackle exciting projects, blissfully...
On January 4, 2023, Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. held the first Mayor’s Night Out of the year, an event he has been holding since he was first elected. After McDermott read of a New York Mayor holding the event, he was inspired to implement it for...
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced as part of his 2023 Next Level Agenda he will pursue transformational changes to the way public health is delivered in Indiana, historic investments in K-12 education – including fully funding the cost of...
The Valparaiso Fire Department has maintained its prestigious Class 2 rating by the Insurance Service Office (ISO), one of just 12 fire departments in the entire state to achieve this standard or better, announced Valparaiso Fire Chief Chad Dutz....
On Thursday, December 1, the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) hosted its annual State of the City Address. Over 200 community members eagerly gathered to hear Mayor Tom Dermody speak about how far La Porte has come in the past year....
City of Portage Mayor and Chairperson of the Redevelopment Commission (RDC) Sue Lynch recently announced the adoption of an exciting, revised Portage Downtown Master Plan to revitalize Portage’s downtown. Past administrations, to their credit, took...
The City of Valparaiso has named Joe Baczynski as its Good Neighbor recipient for 2022, recognizing his exemplary commitment to the community. “Joe Baczynski gives generously of his time and energy to support veterans, seniors, children and the...
The Porter County government is made up of many wonderful departments, but one of the county’s best-kept secrets is the Veterans Affairs Office, a group of hard-working individuals striving to make a positive, invaluable impact on the veterans...
A lifetime resident of Hammond, Africa Tarver spends her days working for the city of Hammond and uses some of her valuable time to support the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA). As the Hammond appointee to the Indiana RDA...
