Porter County’s Animal Shelter supports and takes in over 1,000 homeless animals every year. Working tirelessly to find forever homes for each and every one, Shelter Director Jen Schaafsma and her team are excited to welcome mascots Nacho the cat...

In the heart of Porter County, where democracy meets determination, Sundae Schoon, director of elections and voter registration, has been stirring up the perfect recipe for fair and accessible elections for over a decade. Schoon, who strongly...

When you join a community, you agree to follow its rules and regulations. Many of these rules are simple and intuitive – don’t abandon vehicles and keep buildings structurally sound are two common codes, for example. When codes are followed, they...

Jon C. Miller knows how important his work is as Porter County Chief Deputy Recorder. In fact, Miller and his team have taken great care to preserve and digitize all documents in their care.  As the Chief Deputy Recorder, Miller and his...

911 Dispatcher Sandra Gallegos handles challenges every day. For over two decades, Gallegos has supported the people of Porter County as a key piece of the Porter County Government.   “I started in this field 27 years ago,” said Gallegos....

Porter County Judge Christopher Buckley believes in the power of second chances, and he shows this every day as the presiding judge for Porter County’s Mental Health Restoration Court.  As a part of one of several problem-solving courts in Porter...

Despite the cold, all the fun in the Region is heating up! From concerts to comedians to ice skating spectaculars, nothing will keep Northwest Indiana from getting out and enjoying itself. Stay safe, stay warm, and make sure to have some fun! Take a...