Tax break discussion for Valparaiso building pushed to May
A Porter County board put off a decision Monday on whether to hold a hearing about a request for a tax exemption for an empty office space that used to...
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Tax break bid for former Porter County child support office questioned
The owners of an office building in downtown Valparaiso are asking for a tax exemption for office space rented to Porter County to house child support services, but child support...
Election board: New high-speed machine to tally early Porter County votes
Almost 550 people had cast early ballots for Porter County's municipal primaries by Thursday afternoon, Clerk Jessica Bailey told the election board during a meeting that day. Early voting continues...
Police: North Judson man blames cat for running off road, faces charges
A North Judson man faces an assortment charges after police said he blamed a crash on an Interstate 94 exit ramp on a cat in the roadway, a report said....
Clerk introduces poll worker plan in Porter County
Because of the overwhelming response for poll workers for Porter County's municipal primaries, clerks working the polls for the Republican Party will be offered a split shift if they want....
Gary woman, 4-year-old child injured in rollover crash
A Gary woman and her 4-year-old son were injured Wednesday night after a blown tire caused their vehicle to roll over on Interstate 94 in Portage and they were ejected,...
Jews to begin Passover celebration at sundown Friday
At sunset Friday, Jews around the world will begin celebrating the weeklong holiday of Passover, perhaps best known for matzo, the unleavened bread that represents the Jews' hasty flight from...
Hebron teachers, parents join march for pay
At the Hebron schools, 15 teachers, 23% of the rural school corporation's teaching staff, have salaries low enough that their families qualify for the free and reduced lunch program, Superintendent...
Investigation continues after woman saved from Valparaiso house fire
Deborah Patterson was asleep in the basement of a home in the 3800 block Victoria Drive in Valparaiso Monday morning when she woke up to the sound of someone upstairs...
Portage cop makes court appearance on domestic battery charges
The Portage police officer who was arrested over the weekend on a domestic violence charge allegedly placed his police badge and identification, police-issued firearm, keys to his squad car and...