Community

Halloweekend continued in style on Saturday, October 26 at Hobart’s Lakefront Park during its annual Halloween in the Park event. On a picturesque, sunny fall day, hundreds of families came out to enjoy a plethora of different activities throughout...

On October 24, 2024, the Valparaiso Police Department and Porter County Sheriff’s Department joined together to honor members of their respective agencies for selfless acts of bravery, heroism, and dedication stemming from the April 25, 2024,...

Community leaders to discuss modernization, investing in steel industry The Indiana University Northwest Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) is announcing a new initiative to convene community leaders to discuss modernizing and investing...

Students from Portage High School recently got an up-close look at potential careers in welding and trades through Portage Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) Manufacturing 360 program. The event — held in partnership with Fronius, MSI...

You’re in the middle of your day when your phone buzzes. It’s a text from your bank. The message says there’s an issue with your account, urging you to click a link to “verify your information immediately.” Your heart skips a beat. Is your...

The Indiana State Board of Accounts has completed its annual audit of the City of Valparaiso, earning a stellar report. In addition to the extraordinary audit, the City maintains its AA/Stable bond rating, based on the city’s strong financial...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) announces the success of their 2024 Return to Learn match campaign, which took place September 12-28 and coincides with the beginning of the new school year. Thanks to the community’s...

The City of Valparaiso wishes to remind voters that it will offer free rides on the V-Line intracity bus on election days to encourage voter turnout and community engagement. “Transportation should not be an obstacle to participating in...

The Michigan City Street Department will conduct its annual fall leaf pickup beginning Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, and lasting through Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.  For easy leaf pick-up, residents are asked to abide by the following guidelines: ...

Porter County’s Information Technology (IT) department is the unsung hero behind the smooth functioning of local government. By supporting 17 locations, 560 users, and countless public-facing services, the Porter County IT team helps...