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Porter County Auditor Bob Wichlinski, Assessor Jon Snyder, and Treasurer Mike Bucko released the schedule of their “Let's Talk Taxes” Town Hall Meetings which will be hosted at schools throughout Porter County in the coming weeks. The meetings...

With yellow ribbons tied around trees lining the streets of Porter and Chesterton and flags flying at half-mast, United States Army Specialist James (Jim) Butz of Porter Indiana, came home to rest on October 8, 2011. Butz returned home today with a...

Funeral arrangements have been set for U.S. Army SPC James Butz of Porter Indiana. Jim was killed September 28th in Afghanistan while rushing to provide medical assistance to fellow service men that had been wounded. Jim’s body will be returning...

The Assessor’s Office unveiled a new website today, with enhanced capabilities that will allow taxpayers to conduct business online - including the ability to file property tax appeals electronically. “One of the issues I stressed when I took...

Welcome to the two new members of the Portage Zeta Mu Chapter of Tri Kappa, Dushanka Milatovic and Debra Willis, sponsored by Nan Reisen-Plunkett. Tri Kappa is a unique philanthropic women’s organization within the state of Indiana. Each year, Tri...

For those of you who have subscribed to “The Chief’s Email” for a bit, you are well aware of my inability to deal with modern technology. Born in the age of the black and white television and 8 track tapes, I have had my battles with the...

Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced that the Portage and Cedar Lake Police Departments will each receive grants through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring program. The COPS Hiring...

The American Legion of Portage will host a Membership Program on Thursday, October 13, beginning at 5:30 pm. The Post welcomes the Indiana State Department Commander, Mike Miller, and other state dignitaries will be in attendance. Commander Mike will...

The United Way of Porter County, in conjunction with the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network, is hosting an informative workshop on how to reduce poverty in our community. Bridges Out of Poverty will be held on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 from 9:00...