The newly renovated venues at the Expo provide beautiful surroundings for your next event. But EXCEPTIONAL events happen at the Expo because of the committed and professional staff members who have over 55 years of combined experience in planning...
Porter County 911 Moving To A New State Of The Art Dispatch Center
Over the next 30 days, Porter County Central Communications (911) will be transitioning their department from their current location at the Porter County Sheriff’s building to a new state of the art dispatch center located at 157 Franklin Street in...
Porter County Government Advances Bridge Improvements With $15.5 Million In Grant Funding
Over the past few years, most people have been aware of the $30 million invested in county owned buildings without a tax increase, and a $20 million investment in stormwater infrastructure improvements. What has not received much attention is the...
Porter County Health Department distributes vaccines directly to onboard workers at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
When the Porter County Health Department (PCHD) was made aware of crew members coming into the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in need of vaccinations, they moved quickly to provide the much-needed immunizations to any and all who consented. With the...
Memorial Opera House 2021 Mainstage Season
9 to 5 • The Musical September 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 October 1, 2, 3 Friday & Saturday, 8 pm Sunday, 2 pm Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s world. Celebrating the...
Porter County Health Department continues its reach in the community, highlights food and environmental divisions’ services
As more places in Porter County begin to open up and new construction moves forward, the divisions of the Porter County Health Department are ready to continue providing vital services to the community. With four divisions total—Food Service...
Porter County Health Department continues COVID-19 vaccine rollout
After a tumultuous year of social distancing, mask-wearing, and collective grief for the people and time we have lost, the COVID-19 vaccines have provided a glimmer of hope that we are moving toward the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. States have begun...
10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, February 18-21
This weekend, try some delicious food from a new restaurant, learn how to build your brand, and more! Read on below for our full list of fun things to do. Don't forget to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events! Order from a local...
Be a COVID-19 vaccination site volunteer with Porter County Health Department
COVID-19 has been tough on all of us and we are looking forward to the day when we can restore some normalcy to our lives. Up until now, our only tool in fighting COVID-19 has been practicing prevention techniques. With the availability of vaccines,...
Porter County Health Department offers COVID-19 testing sites in Valparaiso and Portage
With so many people seeking COVID-19 testing, the demand can be a tough challenge to meet. To help meet this demand, Porter County Health Department (PCHD) has set up two new sites where the public can go to get tested for COVID-19. The first...