Government

John Seibert has been named as the City of Valparaiso’s representative to the Shared Ethics Advisory  Commission, announced Mayor Jon Costas. Seibert was nominated by Mayor Costas and approved by the  Valparaiso City Council to sit on the...

Portage community members will soon be reading and gathering while enjoying the summer weather and beautiful plants. The City of Portage currently has a project underway for all community members to enjoy – a library garden is being constructed on...

As part of a cooperative effort with the Valparaiso Community Schools, the Valparaiso Police Department, Porter County Sheriff's Department, and the Indiana State Police will be participating in a week-long campaign to bring awareness to stop arm...

The City of Valparaiso is inviting youth to apply to join the annual Mayor’s Youth Council, designed to encourage youth to interact with City government, build leadership skills and enhance civic engagement. The Council will include 15-20 members...

In the heart of Porter County, where democracy meets determination, Sundae Schoon, director of elections and voter registration, has been stirring up the perfect recipe for fair and accessible elections for over a decade. Schoon, who strongly...

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has officially reopened its Boone Grove and Portage Compost sites for seasonal hours beginning Monday, March 18, 2024. Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites are open for season with regular...

Hannah Trueblood has been named to the Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals, announced Mayor Jon Costas. “Hannah Trueblood’s commitment to the community and background in service make her an excellent addition to our city’s Board of Zoning...

To encourage neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is offering a Know Your Neighbor  grant program to support neighborhood gatherings, planned activities, block parties and other  creative ideas that bring neighbors...

On Saturday, March 30, Michigan City held a citywide Easter egg hunt at Fedder’s Alley in Washington Park. There was quite the turnout as hundreds of residents were in attendance to celebrate Easter Sunday. Michigan City Police Department and...

For over a decade, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has raised awareness in the fight against childhood cancer by raising money and highlighting members of the community who are affected by a cancer diagnosis. This year, the mayor has chosen to...