Memorial Opera House 2022 Mainstage Season

Governance
The elected three member Board of Commissioners serves as the legislative and executive branch of county government. Generally, their roles and responsibilities apply only to the unincorporated areas of the county outside the municipal boundaries of our cities & towns. The elected seven member County Council serves as the fiscal branch of county government and has the ultimate decision making power regarding fiscal affairs.

Infrastructure
County government is responsible for maintaining 132 bridges throughout Porter County as well as 815 miles of roads and storm water management in unincorporated areas outside the municipal boundaries of our cities and towns.

Quality Of Life
County government provides a wide range of programs and services to maintain and improve quality of life including the Memorial Opera House, Expo Center, Museum, Dunes Tourism, Parks & Recreation, Animal Shelter, Veterans Services, Public Libraries, Airport, Soil Conservation, Recycling& Waste Reduction and Health Department

Memorial Opera House 2022 Mainstage Season

By: Memorial Opera House Last Updated: April 29, 2022

Memorial Opera House 2022 Mainstage Season LimeLights Presents Junie B. Jones The Musical, Jr. Directed by Kelly Bourget & Jonathan Edward Owens Friday, May 27 @ 8 pm • Saturday, May 28 @ 8 pm • Sunday, May 29 @ 2 pm From Marcy Heisler and Zina...

By: Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: April 26, 2022

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, April 28 – May 1 This weekend finishes off the awesome month of April and kickstarts the beautiful month of May! To prepare, we’ve got the latest edition of 10 Fun Things to do to give you the best ideas for fun activities to fill your weekend with. A few events...

Porter County Can Now Vote Anywhere!

By: Porter County Voters Registration Office Last Updated: April 18, 2022

Porter County Can Now Vote Anywhere! The Porter County Elections & Registration Office is proud to announce that Porter County is now a Vote Center County. Porter County voters have gained access to any of the 44 polling places to cast their ballot on Election Day. In the past,...

By: Aubrey Thomson Last Updated: April 6, 2022

Property Taxes: Why do they differ and where do they go? Paying property taxes may be a necessity all property owners are aware of, but knowing why they differ and where the money actually goes is a different story. The why and where questions surrounding taxes ultimately boil down to...

By: Aubrey Thomson Last Updated: April 5, 2022

Tackle your property taxes via three payment options this spring Paying property taxes can be a daunting task, but with the options to pay online, by mail, or in-person, there are more ways to tackle taxes than ever before. GreatNews.Life had the opportunity to speak with Porter County Treasurer Michelle Clancy...

Memorial Opera House 2022 Mainstage Season

By: Memorial Opera House Last Updated: March 24, 2022

By: Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: March 1, 2022

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, March 3-6 Ring in the month of March this weekend with our entertainment guide! Get ready for a weekend full of fun events in Northwest Indiana, featuring a ballroom dance class, a basketball sectional game, and much more. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun...

By: Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: February 16, 2022

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, February 17-20 Who is ready for a weekend full of fun events in Northwest Indiana? Our latest edition features a dance class, an annual Region-favorite event, a craft event, a garage sale, and so much more. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things to do this...

By: Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: February 9, 2022

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, February 10-13 Now that the snowstorm is behind us, there is ample opportunity to get back to the activities we love in Northwest Indiana this weekend. Whether it’s taking a walk outside with a friend, grabbing a ticket to a musical, or watching athletes compete...

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