Government

The City of Valparaiso has been awarded the maximum $1.5 million in Community Crossings grant funds  through the Indiana Department of Transportation, announced Governor Eric Holcomb. Together with newly  appropriated funding for roadways,...

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch has yet to be in office for a hundred days, but she is already helping Michigan City achieve important milestones. On a festive Friday evening, hundreds of people attended the Mayor’s Charitable Gala where $113,000 was...

John Seibert has been named as the City of Valparaiso’s representative to the Shared Ethics Advisory  Commission, announced Mayor Jon Costas. Seibert was nominated by Mayor Costas and approved by the  Valparaiso City Council to sit on the...

Mayor Pete Land swore in the newest Crown Point police officer during the Wednesday, April 17, Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.  Joseph Ivezic, badge No. 132, is a 2018 graduate of Whiting High School. While in high school, Ivezic...

The Crown Point Police Department is now accepting applications for police officers.  The application opens on Monday, April 15, 2024, and closes at 4 p.m. CST Monday, May 6, 2024.  Applications can be found on the City of Crown Point...

As part of a cooperative effort with the Valparaiso Community Schools, the Valparaiso Police Department, Porter County Sheriff's Department, and the Indiana State Police will be participating in a week-long campaign to bring awareness to stop arm...

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 15-20 members...

In the heart of Porter County, where democracy meets determination, Sundae Schoon, director of elections and voter registration, has been stirring up the perfect recipe for fair and accessible elections for over a decade. Schoon, who strongly...

Hannah Trueblood has been named to the Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals, announced Mayor Jon Costas. “Hannah Trueblood’s commitment to the community and background in service make her an excellent addition to our city’s Board of Zoning...

The City of Crown Point will celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremonial tree planting and its annual Spring Clean-Up.  Mayor Pete Land and City staff will hold a ceremonial tree planting at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Historic Maplewood Cemetery,...