City of Valparaiso poised to take control of Memorial Opera House from county
Approval by the city of Valparaiso’s Board of Works on Friday is the last formality to the city taking over the management of the Memorial Opera House for a period...
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‘It’s just really sad seeing it go’: Brick by brick, former Chesterton Middle School students save memories
Dozens of people patiently waited during the chilly noon hour Friday to snag a brick, or a few, from the demolished portion of the former Chesterton Middle School that is...
Republicans capture third seat on Porter County Board of Commissioners
The Porter County Board of Commissioners will be solidly Republican come the first of the year following the reelection of President Jim Biggs to the North District and Porter Township...
Porter County Republicans take all three at-large seats on county council
Republicans swept the Porter County Council at-large race taking all three seats. Incumbent Andy Bozak took the top spot with 19% of the vote, followed by newcomer Michelle Harris with...
Porter County seats still up for grabs as vote totals trickle in
With only a portion of votes counted by 10 p.m. Tuesday, it was too early to give any preliminary results for Porter County Council at-large, Board of Commissioners, and treasurer...
Six candidates running for three at-large seats on Porter County Council
Porter County voters have a field of six candidates to choose from for the three Porter County Council At-Large seats, three incumbents and three challengers. Voters are reminded that even...
Former county councilman, township trustee run for Porter County’s open South commissioner seat
When casting their ballots to replace Porter County South District Commissioner Laura Blaney, who is not seeking reelection, voters have their choice between a candidate with many years of experience...
Public safety tax, fire territory main issues in Porter County’s North District commissioner race
The candidates for the Porter County Board of Commissioners North District, incumbent Republican Jim Biggs and Democrat Dane Lafata, diverge in their views of two big issues simmering in the...
Albarran, Blaney face off to fill open Porter County Treasurer seat
The unsung hero of county coffers, the treasurer, is up for grabs in Porter County this year. Current treasurer Michelle Clancy is prevented from seeking reelection this year due to...
Freezes expected to end EHD outbreak among deer in Porter County
With Porter County experiencing at least one day of lows below freezing in the past week, the explosive epidemic of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) that has disproportionately affected the county’s...