Government

The annual 9/11 memorial at Chesterton High School (CHS)—long loved and appreciated by the community—continues this year, with the planting of 2,977 small flags in the grassy area in front of the athletic stadium on South 11th Street. Each flag...

The City of Mishawaka is proud to announce that the 14th class of the Mayor Dave Wood Youth Advisory Council was officially sworn in at the Mishawaka Common Council meeting on Monday, September 9th. This year’s council is composed of an exceptional...

In response to several recent questions from the community regarding dead wildlife, the City of Valparaiso wishes to remind residents of how to handle dead animals discovered on private property. “We follow the lead of the Department of Natural...

The City of Valparaiso invites the community to share thoughts on accessibility in City-owned pedestrian facilities within the rights-of-ways maintained by the City. “We continue to enhance access for all in compliance with the American with...

Residents looking to discard of large unwanted items will be able to do so in the coming weeks, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. Running Monday, Oct. 7 through Friday, Oct. 11, city residents will be able to place large and heavy trash on the...

One of my most important duties as mayor is to seek out and find the best talent available to perform the vital functions and services our residents depend on. We have identified our public safety departments as our top priority in service to you. On...

A refreshed Michigan City Strategic Action Plan plots key points to forge toward continuous economic development and socioeconomic opportunities and innovations. The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson...

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...

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...

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...