Government

Inside Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann’s mission to build a safer, stronger community

Inside Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann’s mission to build a safer, stronger community Prosecutor Gary Germann and his department are about more than convictions. In fact, much of the Porter County Prosecutor’s office is centered on programs that aim to lift people up. "I came back to the prosecutor's office to make a few changes,"...

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Michigan City Vector Control Celebrates Earth Day by Honoring Progress and Promoting Community Partnership

Michigan City Vector Control Celebrates Earth Day by Honoring Progress and Promoting Community Partnership On this Earth Day, the Michigan City Vector Control Department is proud to recognize the collective strides made toward creating a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable community. As stewards of public health and the environment, the...

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City of Valparaiso puts the ‘unity’ in ‘community’ at inaugural Valparaiso Community Conference session

City of Valparaiso puts the ‘unity’ in ‘community’ at inaugural Valparaiso Community Conference session On the morning of Wednesday, April 17, City of Valparaiso hosted the first ever session of the Valparaiso Community Conference at Valparaiso University. The event is geared to promote connectivity and collaboration among Valpo’s residents, business...

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RDA to Hold First Public Hearing on the Beverly Shores/Pines Transit Development District

RDA to Hold First Public Hearing on the Beverly Shores/Pines Transit Development District The RDA Board of Directors will hold the first public hearing on the Beverly Shores/Pines Transit Development District boundary on May 8th. RDA to Hold First Public Hearing on the Beverly Shores/Pines Transit Development District The RDA Board of...

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Valparaiso Invites Applications for Mayor’s Youth Council

Valparaiso Invites Applications for Mayor’s Youth Council The City of Valparaiso is inviting youth to apply to join the annual Mayor’s Youth Council, designed to encourage youth to interact with City government, build leadership skills and enhance civic engagement. The Council will include 18-22 members...

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Chesterton Town Council looks to improve pedestrian safety at South Calumet Road railroad crossing

Chesterton Town Council looks to improve pedestrian safety at South Calumet Road railroad crossing The Chesterton Town Council voted unanimously at its meeting Monday night, March 24, to direct Engineering to undertake the design of a pedestrian railroad crossing of the Norfolk Southern tracks on South Calumet Road. That move follows the Town...

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Mayor Josh Huddlestun proclaims “Hobart Has It” at his second annual State of the City address

Mayor Josh Huddlestun proclaims “Hobart Has It” at his second annual State of the City address On the evening of Wednesday, April 2, Mayor of Hobart Josh Huddlestun presented his second State of the City address at County Line Orchard. Hobart residents, city staff, and elected officials from across Northwest Indiana were in attendance. Iron...

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