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There is always something happening at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. If you would like to find out more about the park, or let the National Park Service know what you think, you are invited to attend one of the Open Forums with the...

For the first time in Porter County history, a huge replica of the first Stars & Stripes will be displayed Tuesday on the north façade of the Porter County Courthouse for Flag Day. Billed as the largest replica in the world of the original flag...

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore superintendent, Costa Dillon, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Award of the Department of the Interior. The presentation was made by National Park Service Deputy Director Mickey Fearn. Mr. Dillon received the...

The Portage Youth Commission is now accepting applications for new members to replace departing seniors. Any students living in the City of Portage who will be in grades 9-12 this fall are encouraged to apply. Liaison positions are also available for...

Due to the popularity of its spring rain barrel workshops, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has scheduled four additional rain barrel workshops later this month. Porter County residents are invited to attend to learn more...

I usually do not follow up with another Chief’s Email until a bit of time has passed since the previous one, but there are 2 things out there that you need to know about and so I thought I would send one out today. One serves as a reminder about...

Porter County residents will get another opportunity to voice their opinions on whether or not a public access compost site is needed in northern Porter County at a town hall meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. Staff from the Recycling and...

For most of us, Memorial Day signifies the unofficial start of summer. Many will enjoy the long weekend with cook outs, spending time with the family, over 35 million are expected to take trips of over 50 miles this weekend and air traffic is up...

All City of Portage offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. All recycling and garbage routes will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has once again signed a proclamation declaring May 22-28 Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week—a reminder that it is important to be vigilant in slowing the spread of this devastating insect. With Memorial Day comes the...