Government

The City of Valparaiso has announced the candidates for the 2022-2023 Mayor’s Youth Council and will swear in the new class during the City Council meeting on August 22, at Valparaiso City Hall. “We’re excited to welcome our second group of...

The City of Valparaiso is sharing an aggressive schedule of infrastructure projects this season, working strategically to maximize the miles and lifespan for surfaces citywide. “With more than 172 miles of roadways and even more sidewalks and...

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott along with sponsors Councilmen Dave Woerpel and Scott Rakos have filed a proposed ordinance pertaining to the regulation of the discharge of firearms within City limits. “I want to thank Councilman Woerpel and...

Prologue: How IN INDIANA came to be With countless unique features and attractions that can’t be found anywhere else, the state of Indiana has numerous stories just waiting to be told with many made possible through the state’s tourism. With this...

$173 million in federal funding for commuter rail improvement Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced construction is moving forward on one of the largest public transit investments in Indiana’s history – double tracking of the South Shore Line...

On Wednesday, June 15 Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott and his staff hosted the 3rd District Mayor’s Night Out at Hammond Central High School. Mayor’s Night Out is hosted as a way for citizens of Hammond to directly communicate with McDermott and...

Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction helped the area celebrate Earth Day on April 30th by hosting their annual expo and Paint the Rain! Barrel Decoration Competition. This year’s expo theme, “The Climate is Changing…So Should We”,...

The City of La Porte on May 12 will be hosting a workshop designed to help participants increase opportunities for active living and long-term quality of life, according to Community Development & Planning Director Craig Phillips. Presented by...

City of La Porte residents are invited to share their feedback this week regarding parking in Downtown La Porte, according to Community Development & Planning Director Craig Phillips. The City of La Porte is currently working with Walker Parking...

The City of Hammond begins two major corridor construction projects along Hohman Avenue and Kennedy Avenue on Monday, April 4, 2022.   Both projects are expected to be substantially completed this year with some minor landscaping work carried...