Porter County takes election equipment through the paces before early voting April 6, 2026 at 2:13 p.m. The Porter County Elections and Registration Office found another silver lining in the renovation they endured last year following a flood.
Porter County commissioners approve opioid funds for four nonprofits, health department April 1, 2026 at 4:09 p.m. Porter County commissioners approved $125,000 in opioid funds between four nonprofits and the Porter County Health Department.
Porter County moving ahead with dispatch for Duneland, despite disagreements March 31, 2026 at 4:06 p.m. While disagreement remains, Porter County E911 will dispatch police calls for Chesterton and Porter Wednesday amid improved relations.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan presses for post office in Wheeler March 30, 2026 at 2:43 p.m. U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, is pressing further the effort to bring a post office back to Wheeler.
Palm Sunday walk brings faith community together for encouragement March 30, 2026 at 11:49 a.m. Faith groups marched in Valparaiso to encourage the community on Palm Sunday to feed the hungry, heal the sick and welcome the stranger.
State, national parks generate 2,600 jobs, $140 million in economic development for Porter County March 21, 2026 at 11:44 a.m. There are lots of projects afoot in the Indiana Dunes, from unearthing Mount Baldy to welcoming former campers to Camp Goodfellow Lodge.
Valparaiso looks ahead to its next comprehensive plan March 19, 2026 at 12:48 p.m. Valparaiso took in ideas for the next iteration of its comprehensive plan with an interactive workshop at Valparaiso University.
Porter County to dispatch 911 calls from Chesterton, Porter starting April 1 March 14, 2026 at 1:11 p.m. Porter County E911 will dispatch 911 calls from Chesterton and Porter as of April 1, though towns officials expected another meeting first.
‘It’s a good eye-opener’: Junior Achievement teaches eighth graders about financial literacy March 4, 2026 at 11:06 a.m. Hebron Middle School student Jake Cox might feel the sting of financial limitations a little less when it’s just a dress rehearsal.
Porter County looks to future with updated comprehensive plan February 26, 2026 at 11:20 a.m. Elevate Porter County hosted a workshop Monday evening to engage the community in steering the county’s future.