Government

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that current Superintendent of the School City of Hammond, Scott Miller, will become his next Chief of Staff. “Scott is a perfect fit for my administration, and I’m excited to have him as part of our...

On the sunny afternoon of July 1, La Porte residents, first responders, and municipal staff gathered in The Reading Wifi Garden of the La Porte County Public Library for a momentous occasion. Mayor of La Porte Tom Dermody and Indiana First...

PHOTO CAPTION: City of La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody (second from right) and U.S. Congressman Frank Mrvan (second from left) discuss details of the upcoming sewer separation project with members of the City’s leadership team on Monday, July 1, 2024...

The City of Michigan City reminds the public that it is illegal to dump anything other  than the recyclable materials indicated on the receptacle bins at the public access recycling site outside  Michigan City Central Services, 1801...

The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2024 spring semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,636 undergraduate students for their academic achievements. Qualifying students sustained an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 and a semester grade point...

The City of Valparaiso has equipped City Council Chambers with hearing assistance devices to aid people in hearing meetings held at Valparaiso City Hall. “We want to make city government accessible and helping people to hear better at our meetings...

The City of Valparaiso will offer free rides on the V-Line intracity bus on election days to encourage voter turnout and community engagement. “Transportation should not be an obstacle to participating in elections,” said Mayor Jon Costas at...

City Hall will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in  observance of the Juneteenth holiday.  The Michigan City Transit and Refuse departments will be closed as well, meaning bus service  will not run on Wednesday, nor will trash and compost...

The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department reminds the public that parking stickers will only be available through Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Don’t miss out on your chance to grab your 2024 beach sticker! Whether you’re a regular...

The City of Valparaiso’s Board of Works and Safety has named the city’s downtown a Quiet Zone to enhance the experience of visiting downtown. “Our downtown is surely a special and welcoming place. We want to respect what has been created by...