Government

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...

The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host their final Household Hazardous Waste and tire collection of the season on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at the Porter County Expo Center located at 215 E Division Road,...

The Crown Point Fire Department is expanding its services.  In the first quarter of 2025, the department expects to launch a pilot mobile integrated health (MIH) program, Crown Point Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner Jr. announced at the Sept. 16...

Officer Evan Dinterman and K-9 Blitz conduct a demonstration during the annual Hometown Heroes Charity Ride at Bulldog Park on Aug. 25, 2024.  The Crown Point Police Department recently welcomed a new K-9 duo to the team.  In late August,...

In response to several recent questions from the community regarding dead wildlife, the City of Valparaiso wishes to remind residents of how to handle dead animals discovered on private property. “We follow the lead of the Department of Natural...

The City of Valparaiso invites the community to share thoughts on accessibility in City-owned pedestrian facilities within the rights-of-ways maintained by the City. “We continue to enhance access for all in compliance with the American with...

Residents looking to discard of large unwanted items will be able to do so in the coming weeks, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. Running Monday, Oct. 7 through Friday, Oct. 11, city residents will be able to place large and heavy trash on the...

A refreshed Michigan City Strategic Action Plan plots key points to forge toward continuous economic development and socioeconomic opportunities and innovations. The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson...