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...

Mayor Pete Land swore in the newest Crown Point police officer during the Wednesday, April 17, Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.  Joseph Ivezic, badge No. 132, is a 2018 graduate of Whiting High School. While in high school, Ivezic...

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...

The Crown Point Police Department is now accepting applications for police officers.  The application opens on Monday, April 15, 2024, and closes at 4 p.m. CST Monday, May 6, 2024.  Applications can be found on the City of Crown Point...

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...

On April 10, Michigan City residents and municipal workers alike gathered at the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center for Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch’s first State of the City address. Nelson Deuitch, Michigan City’s first African-American mayor,...

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...