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 18-22 members...
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The Washington Park Zoo says goodbye to Stripes, a 20-year-old Bengal tiger
Photo provided by Paul Kemiel The Washington Park Zoo mourns the loss of one of its most beloved residents. Stripes, a 20-year-old Bengal tiger who captivated visitors since his arrival, was peacefully euthanized due to age-related health...
NIPSCO reminds customers to call 811 during National Safe Digging Month
NIPSCO urges homeowners to contact Indiana811 before every gigging or excavation project to protect communities, prevent costly damages In observance of National Safe Digging Month this April, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC...
Spring Clean-up in Michigan City
Spring Clean-up starts on MONDAY! Please have your items set out the Sunday prior to your scheduled pick-up week. Your Michigan City Refuse Department thanks you!
Mayor Josh Huddlestun proclaims “Hobart Has It” at his second annual State of the City address
On the evening of Wednesday, April 2, Mayor of Hobart Josh Huddlestun presented his second State of the City address at County Line Orchard. Hobart residents, city staff, and elected officials from across Northwest Indiana were in attendance. Iron...
Portage High School choir teacher’s composition performed by Indianapolis Children’s Choir
When Portage High School choir teacher Jordan Dollins first arranged his Irish folk tune “I’ll Tell Me Ma,” he had no idea it would one day find its way to the stage of one of the most prestigious youth choirs in the country. But over a decade...
Valparaiso Invites Participants to City Government Academy
To encourage community engagement, the City of Valparaiso offers a seven-week City Government Academy as an opportunity for residents to learn about how city government works in Valparaiso. “More than 150 people have graduated from our City...
City of Valparaiso Named Tree City USA
Featured Image: For the 20th year, Valparaiso has been recognized as a Tree City USA for its commitment to effective The City of Valparaiso has been named a Tree City USA for 2024 by the Arbor Day Foundation, in honor of its commitment to...
Judge Rebecca Buitendorp leads the way for youth and families in Porter County
After attending her Girl Scout troop’s career day in the fourth grade, Rebecca Buitendorp knew she was destined to become an attorney. On January 24, she was sworn in by then-Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb to serve as a judge of the Porter County...
Talking in the library? Absolutely! A new vision for library engagement
IU Northwest Library Director Gretchen Rings brings new direction for campus library Traditional media portrayals of a library aren’t always kind. They include images of a bespectacled librarian sharply telling patrons to shush and keep to...