Porter County’s Expo Center is ready for the 2024 fair and beyond

Porter County’s Expo Center is ready for the 2024 fair and beyond With exhilarating carnival games, the sweetest candy to make the taste buds sparkle, and concerts that have people jamming long past sunset, the summer in Northwest Indiana would not be complete without the Porter County Fair. Running from July 18...

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Porter County Health Department hosts inaugural health and wellness fair for the community

Porter County Health Department hosts inaugural health and wellness fair for the community The Valparaiso community was treated with a health and wellness fair presented by the Porter County Health Department on Friday, June 14. Several vendors filled up Central Park Plaza to help educate everyone in attendance. Dr. Maria Stamp, Porter...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 13 – June 16

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 13 – June 16 Looking to take Dad out on the town this weekend? Northwest Indiana has tons of activities lined up for the whole family! Spend some time together as a family learning, loving, and just having fun this Father’s Day weekend. Take a look at our list...

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Porter County Government proactively renovates, manages, and maintains over 20 facilities and locations

Porter County Government proactively renovates, manages, and maintains over 20 facilities and locations Ensuring that Porter County residents have access to all they need is a daily goal for Joseph Wiszowaty. As Director of Facilities for Porter County, Wiszowaty leads a dedicated team that works year-round across 26 locations and 16 buildings. ...

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Porter County Animal Shelter’s mascots encourage community to engage with shelter

Porter County Animal Shelter’s mascots encourage community to engage with shelter Porter County’s Animal Shelter supports and takes in over 1,000 homeless animals every year. Working tirelessly to find forever homes for each and every one, Shelter Director Jen Schaafsma and her team are excited to welcome mascots Nacho the cat...

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Porter County’s Department of Elections and Voter Registration new location makes performing your civic duty easier than ever before

Porter County’s Department of Elections and Voter Registration new location makes performing your civic duty easier than ever before In the heart of Porter County, where democracy meets determination, Sundae Schoon, director of elections and voter registration, has been stirring up the perfect recipe for fair and accessible elections for over a decade. Schoon, who strongly...

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