Government

The Michigan City Street Department will conduct its annual fall leaf pickup beginning Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, and lasting through Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.  For easy leaf pick-up, residents are asked to abide by the following guidelines: ...

Porter County’s Information Technology (IT) department is the unsung hero behind the smooth functioning of local government. By supporting 17 locations, 560 users, and countless public-facing services, the Porter County IT team helps...

The City of Valparaiso will begin its annual curbside leaf pick-ups from Oct. 28 through Dec. 6, weather permitting, announced Mayor Jon Costas. The City has four leaf collection zones and will rotate continuously.  Progress updates will be...

City Hall and the offices at Central Services will be closed to the public on Monday, Oct. 14 in observation of the federal holiday. However, there will be no disruption to regularly-scheduled trash/compost pickup next week, so continue to set out...

On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 9, Larson-Danielson Construction Company helped celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Chesterton Police Department’s newly built station. Larson-Danielson was the general contractor for the project’s 15-month...

Franklin Street between Green Street / Detroit Street and 9th Street will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning Friday, Oct. 4, with a detour rerouting traffic to the west via Washington Street.  The closure will allow for the...

The City of Michigan City has launched a capital campaign for the new Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park to raise the remaining $2 million in funds needed to successfully complete the $5 million project.   The park...

The City of Valparaiso is highlighting National Pedestrian Safety Month by reminding drivers and pedestrians to follow the rules of the road, slow down and avoid distractions. “As a city committed to being pedestrian friendly, we make safety our...

The Michigan City Refuse Department will begin its  Annual Fall Clean-Up on Monday, October 7, 2024. This five-week clean-up will follow the  City’s regular trash collection schedule, with a different area targeted each week. ...

Nominate a Rising Star by November 1! The Rising Star Recognition program celebrates the abundance of responsible, intelligent and hardworking youth that contribute to the success of Valparaiso every day. Volunteer work inside and outside...