Government

The Water Department's biannual water system flushing will take place in two weeks, according to La Porte Water Superintendent Tim Werner. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 15 and continuing for three to four weeks, crews will be out to flush fire hydrants...

As the cleanup from the September 17, 2023 rain event starts to wind down and homeowners take stock of damage, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. has been informed by State Representative Carolyn Jackson, Indiana House District 1, that she has...

Residents looking to get rid of a few things before the cold winter months will be able to do so in the coming weeks, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. Running Monday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 20, city residents will be able to discard of...

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Mayor Pete Land swore in the newest Crown Point police officers during the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting.  Officer Shane McCormick, badge No. 129, is a 2017 graduate of Crown Point High School, where he...

The Valparaiso Police Department has added five (5) additional police officers with the swearing-in of Brad  Carlson, Austin Janik, Josh Dixon, Josh Hart, and Tony Lopez yesterday. Mayor Matt Murphy performed the  ceremony within the...

With more than 32 years in law enforcement, Jeff Balon said he still gets up with a smile on his face in the morning and looks forward to going to work. He attributes his longevity on the job to both of his families - his family at home and his...

At the corner of Franklin St. and Indiana Ave. in downtown Valparaiso, the Porter County sheriff’s residence looms large. Holding important stories from the Region’s history, this residence is still an important historical landmark today in the...

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, Mayor Pete Land swore in the newest Crown Point police officer during the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting.  Wayne Helm, badge No. 128, is a 2010 graduate of Jo Byrn High School in Cedar Hill, Tennessee. After high...

Crown Point Fire Rescue is continuing an investigation to determine the cause of a house fire on the City’s south side.  At 4:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, Turn 3 of Crown Point Fire Rescue responded to the 600 block of Alice Street for a...

The City of Valparaiso is always hard at work creating a quality living space for its residents. Most recently, this has included a series of projects aimed at improving the environment throughout the area. From saving energy to educational programs...