Government

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is pleased to welcome Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and Michigan City, IN to its growing coalition of more than 260 mayors and top elected local leaders working to advance the socioeconomic and...

Let’s talk solutions: Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch has scheduled a series of eight town  hall events in 2025 to facilitate face-to-face conversations between Michigan City residents and  businesses, the mayor and other leaders from within...

The Valparaiso City Council has announced the appointment of members to its newly established Environmental Advisory Board. “These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in sustainability, environmental science and community...

We've experienced a water main break on Franklin Street just north of CR 400N as a result of the cold weather. Crews have been out working to address the problem since around 3:30 a.m. Work will continue into the day until the main can be fixed....

Porter County Government’s Opioid Settlement Committee launched the Opioid Crisis Committee to combat opioid addiction and distribute grant funds to local non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, community coalitions, and other entities....

The City of Valparaiso is inviting the community to attend the Valparaiso Community Conference on Thursday, April 17, 2025, noon to 5:00 pm at the Harre Union, Valparaiso University. “This first-ever Community Conference is for anyone who wants to...

Valpo Parks has announced a significant investment in the city's park system with the launch of the "rePLAY" initiative. This $10 million initiative will enhance and upgrade 10 existing parks in 2025.  "Over the past decade, it’s been...

City Hall and all other municipal offices will be CLOSED to the public on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Michigan City Transit and Refuse departments also will be nonoperational on Monday, meaning no bus service...

On Wednesday, January 15, Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas delivered his 2025 State of the City Address at the Valpo Chamber’s Annual Meeting. Over 400 elected officials and representatives of local businesses gathered in the Porter County Expo Center...

Valparaiso City Council members are (left to right), row 1: Diana Reed, Ellen Kapitan, Emilie Hunt; row 2: Robert Cotton, Barbara Domer, Peter Anderson, Jack Pupillo.  The Valparaiso City Council has announced its leadership positions and liaison...