Government

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Mayor Pete Land swore in the newest Crown Point police officers during the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting.  Officer Shane McCormick, badge No. 129, is a 2017 graduate of Crown Point High School, where he...

The Valparaiso Police Department has added five (5) additional police officers with the swearing-in of Brad  Carlson, Austin Janik, Josh Dixon, Josh Hart, and Tony Lopez yesterday. Mayor Matt Murphy performed the  ceremony within the...

With more than 32 years in law enforcement, Jeff Balon said he still gets up with a smile on his face in the morning and looks forward to going to work. He attributes his longevity on the job to both of his families - his family at home and his...

At the corner of Franklin St. and Indiana Ave. in downtown Valparaiso, the Porter County sheriff’s residence looms large. Holding important stories from the Region’s history, this residence is still an important historical landmark today in the...

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, Mayor Pete Land swore in the newest Crown Point police officer during the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting.  Wayne Helm, badge No. 128, is a 2010 graduate of Jo Byrn High School in Cedar Hill, Tennessee. After high...

Crown Point Fire Rescue is continuing an investigation to determine the cause of a house fire on the City’s south side.  At 4:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, Turn 3 of Crown Point Fire Rescue responded to the 600 block of Alice Street for a...

The City of Valparaiso is always hard at work creating a quality living space for its residents. Most recently, this has included a series of projects aimed at improving the environment throughout the area. From saving energy to educational programs...

Porter County's municipal elections are quickly approaching (November 7, 2023)! Are you registered to vote? Check your registration, receive personalized ballot information, find polling places, or discover nearby debates beginning October 7 at...

Residents with RTS trash totes will finally be rid of them by the end of next month, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. On Saturday, Sept. 23, the City, along with third-party contractor LakeShore Recycling, will collect the totes from residents...

In April of 2023, La Porte Police Department visited American RENOLIT Corporation, LaPorte, Indiana, to conduct active shooter response training. To express its gratitude, American RENOLIT presented the La Porte Police Department with a check for...