Government

With cold temps and snow in our near future, please be mindful of maintaining the integrity of the this year's concrete projects. This includes removing snow on a regular basis and avoiding the use of salt and chemical de-icing agents. Here's a...

City of La Porte Civic & Events Director Brett Binversie this week announced his resignation from the City, according to Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber. Binversie, who has served in his role for the last 10 years, will step down following the...

 Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch urges the citizens of Michigan City to check on family, friends, neighbors, pets, and especially the elderly during extreme weather to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe.  If you or someone you know in...

The City of Valparaiso has named Paul Sommer as its Good Neighbor recipient for 2024, recognizing his exemplary commitment to the community. “Paul Sommer sees a need and works to fill it, benefiting so many, including the local running community,...

The Mayor’s Youth Council has named Evan and Ryan Quackenbush as Valparaiso’s Rising Stars. The inaugural Rising Star recognition celebrates the abundance of responsible, intelligent and hardworking youth that contribute to the success of...

Valpo Parks has introduced a plan to improve safety and traffic measures surrounding Valpo Parks facilities, including advisory speed limits and designated pedestrian connections. “Safety is a priority at our parks and this program is designed to...

Valparaiso City Services recently completed the required initial inventory of water service lines throughout Valparaiso as part of the revised State and Federal Lead/Copper Rule requirements. Customers have been notified through the mail if their...

Chesterton Street Commissioner John Schnadenberg believes strongly in giving credit where credit is due. In this case, the credit goes to Assistant Town Engineer Matt Gavelek, who assumed the responsibility last summer for preparing the notoriously...

It’s a truism that $951,698 doesn’t go as far as it used to. That’s what the Chesterton Engineering Department had to work with, when the dust had settled from a stormwater bond issued late in 2021. It sounds like a lot of money—it genuinely...

The City of Valparaiso is encouraging citizens to participate in local government by applying to serve on the newly established Environmental Advisory Board, which is seeking four new members; and the Ethics Commission, which is seeking one new...