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Porter County Attorney Scott McClure gives his opinion to the Porter County Council on the legality of borrowing from the Cumulative Bridge Fund to cover storm recovery costs during a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Officials: Porter County storm cleanup could cost almost $11 million

September 11, 2026 at 1:36 p.m.

Storm cleanup in Porter County could cost between $7 million and $10.75 million, though the funds have yet to be appropriated.

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
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Porter County Council gets recap of storm effort after Aug. 11 derecho

August 27, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

The Porter County Council spent a large portion of its meeting focusing on the aftermath of the Aug. 11 derecho that swept through the region.

Lee Farabuagh, of Chesterton, pulls downed trees of Meridian Road while helping clear the area after a storm passed through Valparaiso, Indiana, Monday, August 11, 2026. NIPSCO reported well over 300,000 customers without power immediately following the storm. (Andy Lavalley/for the baiduhai)

Porter County commissioners get update on storm recovery

August 25, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

Porter County Emergency Management Agency Director Lance Bella gave the Board of Commissioners a report on the Aug. 11 storm and recovery efforts Tuesday.

Debby Gunn remaining as E-911 director until replacement is found

August 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Embattled Porter County Central Communications Executive Director Debby Gunn has agreed to stay on while the county seeks a new director.

Porter County Sheriff's Department Patrolmen Chase Peiffer, on left, and Brandon Kestle look out the back of their vessel as they boat off the shores of Porter County on Saturday, August 15, 2026. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County officers now patrolling by boat and horseback

August 17, 2026 at 12:21 p.m.

The Porter County Sheriff's Department's new marine and mounted enforcement units combine public relations with the ability to conduct specialized search and rescue.

Valparaiso City Councilman and facilitator Peter Anderson, R-5th, speaks during the Opioid Solutions Forum at City Hall in Valparaiso, Indiana, Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Anderson announced Tuesday he is resigning from the council. (Andy Lavalley/ for the Post-Tribune)

Peter Anderson announces resignation from Valparaiso council

August 12, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Valparaiso City Councilman Peter Anderson announced his resignation Tuesday, citing the need to focus on his personal and professional responsibilities.

Chesterton Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Duneland 911 dispatch running out of staff before shutdown

August 11, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Chesterton and Porter want to disband their combined police dispatch center by Sept. 1 because only one employee would be left.

Porter County commissioners recognize Kouts baseball team

August 7, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.

The Porter County Board of Commissioners honored the Kouts varsity baseball team for its Division 1A championship earlier this summer.

A June 18, 2025, shooting in Chesterton, in which two officers were injured, prompted calls for Porter and Chesterton to consolidate their police dispatch, resulting in town officials asking for Porter County E-911 Director Debby Gunn to resign. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County E-911 director Debby Gunn confirms resignation

July 17, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

Officials in Chesterton and Porter called for 911 Director Debby Gunn's resignation last year after an officer-involved shooting in Chesterton.

Valparaiso City Hall is pictured. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso council to hold hearing on e-bikes in August

July 16, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

The Valparaiso City Council will hold a public hearing August 10 on an e-bike ordinance.

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