Government

The Michigan City Police Department is unique compared to other departments in the Region. Michigan City’s department currently has 84 officers and several different divisions.  Chief of Police Steven Forker explained the department has a...

The community is invited to the La Porte High School Performing Arts Center, 602 F Street, on Thursday, October 26, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for the 2023 Candidate Forum. This forum will give City of La Porte residents the opportunity to have their...

The City of Valparaiso will begin its annual curbside leaf pick-ups from Oct. 23 through Dec. 1, weather  permitting, announced Mayor Matt Murphy. The City has four leaf collection zones and crews will rotate zones ...

The City of Hammond and the Hammond Port Authority announced that the Hammond Marina, home of the Horseshoe Casino and one of the most popular stops on the Great Lakes would be rededicated next week to honor former mayor, Thomas M. McDermott,...

The City of Valparaiso is seeking nominations for its annual Good Neighbor Recognition, launched in 2020 to highlight an individual who demonstrates exemplary commitment to their neighborhood and the greater community through volunteerism and...

Most of us go through our days not planning for the worst. We are afforded that luxury because Porter County’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator John Pisowicz is preparing those plans for us. In his role for the county, Pisowicz works every day to...

Mayor Tom Dermody and the Board of Public Works & Safety today announced the hiring of Roscoe Hoffman as the first-ever IT Director for the City of La Porte. Hoffman’s resume includes 12 years of IT experience, most recently with La Porte...

Rod Gayda and Jeff Lamb have been named to the Valparaiso Utilities Board, announced Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy. “We’re so pleased to have Rod Gayda and Jeff Lamb join this important board for the City. Their leadership and business experience...

The Water Department's biannual water system flushing will take place in two weeks, according to La Porte Water Superintendent Tim Werner. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 15 and continuing for three to four weeks, crews will be out to flush fire hydrants...

As the cleanup from the September 17, 2023 rain event starts to wind down and homeowners take stock of damage, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. has been informed by State Representative Carolyn Jackson, Indiana House District 1, that she has...