Government

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr announced an agreement with ShotSpotter, a leading gunshot detection technology provider, to install ShotSpotter in the City of Hammond. “I always want our police department to have the best technology at their...

As a voter, it’s important to stay up to date on local, state, and national policies that could affect your life. Every year, the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) brings together politicians who have a say in what happens in La...

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...

To encourage community engagement, the City of Valparaiso offers a seven-week City Government Academy as an opportunity for residents to learn about how city government works in Valparaiso. “So far 130 people have graduated from our City Government...

Valpo Parks and the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission have partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife  Service (USFWS) and others to restore more than 50 acres of diverse native prairie that will provide valuable  wildlife habitat on Valpo...

The Valparaiso Police Department is seeking interested participants for the 2024 Citizens’ Police Academy. The department’s citizen academy provides an opportunity for community members to experience what it is like to be a Valparaiso Police...

On Wednesday, February 7, local businesses and members of the community welcomed Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. at today’s State of the City address at Dynasty Banquets. First on the stage was Interim Executive Director of the Lakeshore Chamber of...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr., will be giving his 21 st State of the City Address today, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at the Dynasty Banquet facility located at 4125 Calumet Avenue, Hammond and sponsored by the Lakeshore Chamber of...

Mayor Tom Dermody today announced and swore in Richard Buell as the new Chief of Police for the City of La Porte Police Department. A La Porte County native, Buell’s policing career began at LPPD. He advanced quickly through the ranks, holding the...

The City of Valparaiso is launching a program to complete a full inventory of the city’s water service lines, including those in residences, announced Matt Zurbriggen, Deputy City Services Director for the City of Valparaiso. The inventory is...