Government

All eyes were on the City of La Porte this week, as Code Enforcement Director Jeff Batchelor presented at the Accelerate Indiana Municipalities Conference in Indianapolis. The conference gathered nearly 700 newly elected municipal officials from...

To promote neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Tuesday, January 30, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Valparaiso City Hall, 166 Lincolnway. Neighborhood Workshops provide an opportunity for neighborhood...

US 30 from Marsh Street to City View and customers south of US 30 This is a message from Valparaiso City Services.  Valparaiso City Services crews have discovered a water main compromise on US 30 which is  causing low water pressure and/or...

Bill Durnell has been named to the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission, announced Mayor Jon  Costas. “Bill has proven leadership experience, keen analytical skills and a longstanding commitment  to the Valparaiso community. We look...

On Monday, January 1, La Porte held their swearing-in ceremony at the city hall building, officially starting the next four years for La Porte.  Those in attendance saw the swearing-in of Mayor Tom Dermody and Clerk-Treasurer, Courtney Parthun...

GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann sat down with Mayor Elect of Valparaiso Jon Costas to discuss his upcoming term, including the values he plans to bring to a balanced government environment, build collaborative relationships with local...

Applications for 2024 funding through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee are now available. Applications are available at Hammond City Hall from the Mayor’s Office, Suite 215 or available online at...

City of La Porte Police Chief Paul Brettin today announced his retirement, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.  Brettin, who has served on the department for nearly 30 years, will step down as chief on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. He will remain...

The City of Valparaiso will pause the South Shore Connect service, effective January 1, 2024. The  service currently provides bus transportation between Valparaiso's transit parking lot on Brown  Street and Valparaiso University to the Dune...

The Valparaiso Police would like to recognize the outstanding efforts of the 2023 Officer, Supervisor, and Investigator of the year. The awards, given annually, are voted on by the membership of the department, and awarded each December....