Government

There is a significant amount of misinformation being shared over the last few days as to the potential  construction of a data center in Valparaiso. The City is issuing this statement to provide accurate  information and dispel some of the...

On Wednesday, March 5, the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce hosted Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr.’s annual State of the City Address at Dynasty Banquets. Over 400 elected officials, executives, and an array of business professionals came from all...

City of La Porte Police Chief Dick Buell today announced his resignation from the department, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. Buell, who was sworn in in February of 2024, will step down effective immediately, stating in his resignation...

The City of La Porte is seeking feedback on a new plan that outlines the future of the community, according to Community Development & Planning Director Craig Phillips. In less than two weeks, City will host two public open house events to engage...

Local Contractor Woodruff & Sons has completed emergency repairs to the sanitary sewer system on White Oak Drive, south of Greenwood Avenue.  The emergency repairs were needed to fix a failing manhole that contributed to a severe dip in the...

Entire City – South of Glendale Blvd Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break, and due to a failure of a  major valve repair on a strategic water transmission main, customers may have experienced low ...

The City of Hammond in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation and Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) begins road modifications to Kennedy Avenue between the Indiana Toll Road and 164th Place starting March 3,...

On the morning of Thursday, February 20, The City of Portage and Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce held the annual State of the City Address at Woodland Park’s Oakwood Hall. Mayor of Portage Austin Bonta was the event’s featured speaker. Local...

We’re excited to welcome three new members to the Portage Fire Department! Please join us in congratulating Justin Morgan, Levi Thrumond, and Andrew Himan III as they begin their journey with us. These dedicated individuals started their first...

The Valparaiso Police Department is seeking interested participants for the 2025 Citizens’ Police Academy. The department’s citizen academy provides an opportunity for community members to experience what it is like to be a Valparaiso Police...