If you’ve lived in northwest Indiana for any length of time, you know that winter weather can change in an instant, especially with the dreaded lake effect snow. It is important that we be prepared for anything Mother Nature sends our way....
Porter County Indiana
Porter County Winter Weather Road Conditions Communications Process
The Porter County Board of Commissioners has established a proactive communications process during winter weather events when road conditions deteriorate because of snow and/or icing. This process has been developed and refined over the past few...
10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, November 11 – 14
This weekend, Northwest Indiana has everything you need for a family fun fall weekend. From country concerts to indoor shops, there is something for everyone over the next few days.. Find the list here, and be sure to add a few to your...
Porter County Veterans Service Office educates, helps, connects veterans throughout the county and nation
The Porter County Veterans Service Office is working hard to make sure veterans throughout the county have the help they need with any matter regarding their time serving our country. Director of Veteran Services Joseph (Joe) Baruffi described it as...
Porter County Expo Center Invites All to the Biggest Bargain Event of the Fall
The wait is almost over! The Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale at the Porter County Expo Center is scheduled for Saturday, November 6th. This biannual event is said to be...
10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, October 21-24
This weekend in Northwest Indiana is bringing out even more spooky, haunted vibes as we lead up to another Halloween-packed weekend. Grab a friend for a ghost tour, grab your furry friend for a 5K or 2K dog walk, or grab a ticket to a concert,...
10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, October 14-17
This weekend, Northwest Indiana will feature fun events for the whole family, including a band concert, a Pink Floyd tribute show, a Hispanic Heritage Festival, farmer’s markets, and more. Check out the list of 10 Fun Things to do this...
Porter County residents urged to recycle smoke detectors
Smoke detectors save lives in Porter County but can be problematic for recycling. In today’s retail market many smoke detectors contain small amounts of americium-241, a radioactive material that aids in detecting smoke. “Smoke...
MegaBeatles and Marrakesh Express bring fun, nostalgia to Memorial Opera House
On October 9, MegaBeatles will be returning to the Memorial Opera House in downtown Valparaiso for the seventh consecutive year to provide timeless entertainment to the Valpo community and beyond. The MegaBeatles group is formed from a...