Indiana has lifted its long-standing ban on happy hours, allowing bars and restaurants to offer drink specials once again. Supporting local businesses throughout the Region, Indiana Beverage On-Premise Manager Michael Imus sees this recent return as...
Although many residents don’t know the name Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Porter County’s EMA has a dedicated team of men and women preparing day and night to keep everyone safe. A key part of the greater Porter County...
In addition to its well-known role in overseeing the county’s legal infrastructure, the Porter County Government’s Clerk’s Office serves as a historical archive of our county’s past. First and foremost, it is the responsibility of the Porter...
Location and purpose matter. That has been especially important in the long-standing history of the Porter County Regional Airport. Founded in 1949 and operated by the Porter County Government, the airport was established as a general aviation...
As Northwest Indiana’s local community action agency, CoAction serves anyone experiencing financial hardship from infancy to old age. A key component of this work is CoAction’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Women, Infants, and Children...
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...
Editor's note: Year 10 of All About the Girls is just around the corner! Make sure to clear June 12, 2025 on your schedule and come support women throughout Indiana. Started in 2015, All About the Girls was created by GreatNews.Life’s Jenny...
As part of its mission to continuously improve and provide the best possible advocacy for Valparaiso, the Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation recently welcomed Steve Murphy as its newest board member. Murphy brings a wealth of...
The Michigan City Police Department welcomed seven new officers to its force this spring. The addition of these new officers not only strengthens the already resilient force but continues to allow the Michigan City police force to proactively...
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. ...