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

Valparaiso council advances data center moratorium

July 16, 2026 at 8:16 a.m.

The Valparaiso City Council voted 6 to 1 Monday evening on first reading to amend a proposed ordinance for a moratorium on data centers.

The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Gary man sentenced to 85 years for Portage arson that killed girlfriend’s mom

July 2, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

A judge sentenced Jesse Chabes, 53, of Gary, to 85 years in prison for setting a Portage fire that killed his girlfriend's mother.

New Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Brian Smith is presented with school spirit lanyards for himself and his wife, Sallie, by board member Ashley Kruse after being unanimously approved for hire at a special school board meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Brian Smith leaves Highland to serve as Valparaiso’s new superintendent

July 1, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Brian Smith was approved as Valparaiso Community Schools' new superintendent just hours after ending a 13-year tenure at the same job in Highland.

Visitors flock to the water at Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton to escape the summer heat on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘It’s so hot’: Hitting the beach is one way to beat the heat as high temps linger

June 30, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

The heat wave gripping the region was good for business at Indiana Dunes State Park Tuesday morning.

Porter County Sheriff's Department in Valparaiso. (Porter County Sheriff's Department)

Porter County deputies will help patrol Lakes of the Four Seasons in pilot program

June 30, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

Porter County commissioners approved an hourly rate of $15 for off-duty sheriff's deputies to use their squad cars for traffic enforcement on the Porter County side of Lakes of the...

Porter County Administration Center, Valparaiso

State grant, council support provide occupational therapist for Porter County juveniles

June 27, 2026 at 1:06 p.m.

The Porter County Juvenile Detention Center is adding an occupational therapist to its staff who will focus on community corrections outreach.

Porter County E911 administrative staff, left to right, Executive Director Debby Gunn, IT Manager Rich Howard. CAD Administrator Jeremy Nemeth, Deputy Director Andrew Barber, and Training Coordinator Christina Valpatic were celebrated by the Porter County Board of Commissioners Tuesday June 23, 2026, for earning National Emergency Number Association certification. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County E911 team lauded for professional certification

June 26, 2026 at 12:41 p.m.

The Porter County Board of Commissioners celebrated five members of the E911 administrative team for receiving National Emergency Number Association certification.

Paradise Community Homes President and CEO Bill Oeding addresses the Valparaiso City Council Monday, June 22, 2026. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso council approves zoning request for ‘attainable homes’ despite conflict concern

June 24, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

Paradise Community Homes received the zoning change it needed from the Valparaiso City Council to move forward with 18 “attainable” single-family homes on the city’s north side.

Valparaiso Community Schools administration building, 3801 N. Campbell St. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso school board presents contract for incoming superintendent

June 24, 2026 at 9:22 a.m.

The Valparaiso Community Schools board held a special meeting Monday to present the proposed contract for the soon-to-be-named new superintendent.

Merrillville man sentenced to 50 years for shooting death in Portage

June 19, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

A Merrillville man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for shooting his coworker to death in a Portage parking lot outside their workplace.

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