It’s rare to find coworkers that feel like family, but at the Porter County Expo Center, the staff can’t say enough kind things about each other. There are only four full-time employees on staff at the Porter County Expo Center. Lori Daly serves...
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Porter County Health Department’s tips and tricks for staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ever since March of 2020 the world has turned upside down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Letty Zepeda, health administrator for Porter County Health Department, believes that staying inside and getting vaccinated are the best things we can do to...
Health Dept staff fills critical need over holiday
The staff of the Porter County Health Department is giving their time over the New Years holiday to offer COVID-19 testing at the Porter County Expo Center on Thursday December 30th and Friday December 31st. The short notice testing hours were added...
Porter County Commissioners seek public input on use Of American Rescue Plan Act Funds
The Porter County Board of Commissioners is seeking input from the citizens of Porter County regarding the investment of the $33,096,066.00 allocated to Porter County under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021. Generally, ARP provides that...
Memorial Opera House To Present Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
The Memorial Opera House (MOH) announced that ticket sales are now open for their production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical in February of 2022. Matilda was originally scheduled for the summer of 2020 but was delayed because of COVID lockdowns...
Get Your Tickets NOW For Holiday Inn, The Musical Before It Sells Out!
ACT NOW if you want to experience the Memorial Opera House production of Holiday Inn, The Musical because they are heading for a total SELL OUT! Sunday matinee performances are already sold out. Friday and Saturday evening performances are your best...
Memorial Opera House Kicks off the Holidays with a Production that will make you Smile
It was almost the show that never happened but with determination and hard work, the cast and crew of the Memorial Opera House were able to bring the production “Holiday Inn” to downtown Valparaiso. Based on the 1942 award-winning movie of the...
The Great Room at the Porter County Expo Center offers almost 10,000 square feet, quality features, for a variety of events
With almost 10,000 square feet and the capacity to hold around 600 people, the Great Room at the Porter County Expo Center is capable of hosting a variety of large events including weddings, business events, and even drag shows. The room was...
Porter County Travel Alerts During Winter Weather Events
What Are Travel Alerts? When road conditions deteriorate during winter weather conditions, the leadership at the Highway Department, Sheriff's Department and Emergency Management Agency consult to determine if those conditions warrant the issuance of...
Winter Weather Driving Tips From The Porter County Highway Department
If you’ve lived in northwest Indiana for any length of time, you know that winter weather can change in an instant, especially with the dreaded lake effect snow. It is important that we be prepared for anything Mother Nature sends our way....