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MCPD gets $180,000 grant for crime-fighting technology

MCPD gets $180,000 grant for crime-fighting technology The Michigan City Police Department announced Friday its receipt of a $180,000 grant through the federal Community Funding Project (CFP) for the purchase and installation of new crime-fighting equipment and technology. Specifically, the MCPD will use...

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Michigan City Police Department Receives Federal Funding for New Technology

Michigan City Police Department Receives Federal Funding for New Technology Today, the Michigan City Police Department joined Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and Congressman Frank J. Mrvan to highlight the use of federal funding for the Michigan City Police Department. Congressman Mrvan’s request for Federal Community...

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Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 4; Solutions: Act Local

Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 4; Solutions: Act Local Another problem facing recycling is the belief that individual contributions to recycling do not make a significant impact. We disagree. When aggregated, individual efforts can lead to substantial environmental benefits. For instance, recycling a...

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Building Commissioner Mike Haller keeps Porter County safe and up to code

Building Commissioner Mike Haller keeps Porter County safe and up to code Behind every new building and construction project throughout Porter County is Building Commissioner Mike Haller. For the last 20-plus years, Haller has been working tirelessly to ensure every structure throughout the county is built and maintained...

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Alex Arendt swears in as Mishawaka Police Department’s newest chief of police

Alex Arendt swears in as Mishawaka Police Department’s newest chief of police A notable moment unfolded at the Mishawaka City Hall as the community gathered to witness the swearing-in of Alex Arendt as the new Chief of Police for the Mishawaka Police Department (MPD) during the Board of Public Works meeting on Tuesday, August...

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Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 3; Contamination Concerns

Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 3; Contamination Concerns In this article of our series, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County, with support from its Board of Directors and Citizens Advisory Committee, studies the consequences of contamination in recycling. Understanding contamination...

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Valparaiso Continues Lead-Safe Inventory with Door Knockers

Valparaiso Continues Lead-Safe Inventory with Door Knockers As part of the City of Valparaiso’s inventory of water service lines, door knockers will begin visiting residences throughout the community to perform short in-home assessments. “These quick residential visits will help us to complete the full...

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Mishawaka Police Department Leadership Transition at Board of Public Works Meeting

Mishawaka Police Department Leadership Transition at Board of Public Works Meeting Tomorrow, the City of Mishawaka will witness a significant leadership transition within the Mishawaka Police Department during the Board of Public Works meeting at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers. Former Services Chief, Alex Arendt, will be...

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