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The City of Valparaiso will offer free rides on the V-Line intracity bus on election days to encourage voter turnout and community engagement. “Transportation should not be an obstacle to participating in elections,” said Mayor Jon Costas at...

City Hall will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in  observance of the Juneteenth holiday.  The Michigan City Transit and Refuse departments will be closed as well, meaning bus service  will not run on Wednesday, nor will trash and compost...

The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department reminds the public that parking stickers will only be available through Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Don’t miss out on your chance to grab your 2024 beach sticker! Whether you’re a regular...

The City of Valparaiso’s Board of Works and Safety has named the city’s downtown a Quiet Zone to enhance the experience of visiting downtown. “Our downtown is surely a special and welcoming place. We want to respect what has been created by...

Update: As of Monday, June 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM the precautionary boil advisory has beenlifted. All affected Valparaiso City Utilities customers may resume utilizing their tap water for allpurposes. No further action is needed. Thank you for your...

Upcoming Hammond Developments Find a New Funding Source Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced a new funding source for the planned expansion of the Hammond Sportsplex and the construction of a Downtown South Shore Train Station on the West Lake...

The City of Valparaiso is embarking on its largest-ever paving season, appropriating $8.8 million to fund an aggressive schedule of sidewalk and roadway improvements that include collector, arterial and neighborhood streets. “Historically, over the...

Mayor Pete Land and the City of Crown Point are pleased to announce the inaugural New Year’s Eve Ball Drop to be held Dec. 31 in the historic downtown.  "We are going to be the first City in south Lake County to host a ball drop. It will be on...

From left, Franciscan Health Crown Point President and CEO Daniel McCormick, MD, and Sister Petra accept a Business Longevity Award from Mayor Pete Land, right, during the May 29 State of the City Address at Bulldog Park. Franciscan Health was...

Residents of Crown Point have a lot to get excited about in the near future. Mayor Peter Land shared several reasons why there’s so much to look forward to at the State of the City address at Bulldog Park on Wednesday, May 29. Mayor Land opened the...