In this article of our series, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County, with support from its Board of Directors and Citizens Advisory Committee, studies the consequences of contamination in recycling. Understanding contamination...

In this article of our series, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County, with support from its Board of Directors and Citizens Advisory Committee, examines the recycling sorting process. Exploring the broader process of recycling...

In a continued effort to foster environmental sustainability and promote plastic reduction practices within the community, local leaders, educators, and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste. The meeting...

It’s alive!  The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches!  From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy...

For many, recycling in the Region has proven to be a cryptic process plagued by tales of recyclables in landfills and misconceptions about the final resting place for pizza boxes. A “why try?” attitude has left many to practically abandon the...

The Porter County Animal Shelter and "majestic calico" Dee Dee appeared in "People" magazine supporting the Clear the Shelters initiative, which encourages future pet owners to adopt from their local animal shelter. Check out the article below, and...

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...