Government

Kevin Nuppnau has been named Valpo Parks Director, effective July 1, 2023. Nuppnau has been with Valpo Parks since 2018, leading key projects, such as Creekside Trails, the new Flounder & Friends Skatepark and the city’s newest and largest...

After more than 34 years of service to the City of Valparaiso, Valpo Parks Director John Seibert has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2023. “Serving as Director of Valparaiso Parks has been the professional privilege of my life and I am...

Rain or shine, the Porter County Storm Water Program is working hard around the clock to make sure the county’s stormwater infrastructure is flowing smoothly all year-round. While the department wasn’t established until 2016, a...

The City of Valparaiso is inviting youth to apply to join the annual Mayor’s Youth Council, designed to  encourage youth to interact with City government, build leadership skills and enhance civic  engagement. The Council will include...

Hoosiers who were impacted by the severe storms that occurred overnight on March 31-April 1, 2023 are asked to contact Indiana 211 to report damages and help with damage assessment. To help establish a comprehensive assessment of damages, residents...

The City of Valparaiso is celebrating trees with upcoming tree planting events and inviting the community to get involved. “As we look ahead to both Arbor Day and Earth Day, we wanted to mark these special days with tree plantings that gather...

The City of Hammond continues to power on in the right direction. On Wednesday, March 29, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. led another fantastic Mayor’s Night Out at the Lost Marsh Clubhouse. Hammond residents, city officials, and McDermott...

Valparaiso’s City Administrator Mike Jessen will leave his position with the City of Valparaiso on May 1 to become President and Chief Executive Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, announced Mayor Matt Murphy....

On Tuesday, March 21 the City of Valparaiso recognized Disability Awareness Month with a presentation given by Jason Benetti, a nationally recognized sports announcer for Fox and the Chicago White Sox who has cerebral palsy. Benetti’s compelling...

Businesspeople from La Porte and Michigan City gathered together to support La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) and Economic Development Corporation of Michigan City (EDCMC)'s Community Investor Campaign at Shady Creek Winery. These...