Government

The City of Valparaiso has announced 21 new grants in the 2024 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, providing $149,962 in funds to support neighborhood unity and community improvements, with projects including toddler playground equipment, a...

Greg Falkowski will rejoin the City of Crown Point’s leadership team as the new economic development director.  Mayor Pete Land announced the appointment during his monthly forum, Mondays with the Mayor.  “I'm excited Greg will be...

The City of La Porte's Office of Community Development is currently seeking proposals for its Public Services Program funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.  Proposed projects must be able to demonstrate a clear...

To continue providing safe, reliable and uninterrupted water, sewer, stormwater and fire utilities at a competitive cost while supporting responsible growth and maintaining environmental compliance, Valparaiso City Services (VCS) has been reviewing...

April 16th - June 4th, 2024Deadline to Signup: April 9, 2024The Citizen's Police Academy was established to promote an understanding of the Hammond Police Department and its policies and procedures. In addition, the academy provides training in all...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr announced an agreement with ShotSpotter, a leading gunshot detection technology provider, to install ShotSpotter in the City of Hammond. “I always want our police department to have the best technology at their...

Jon C. Miller knows how important his work is as Porter County Chief Deputy Recorder. In fact, Miller and his team have taken great care to preserve and digitize all documents in their care.  As the Chief Deputy Recorder, Miller and his...

To encourage community engagement, the City of Valparaiso offers a seven-week City Government Academy as an opportunity for residents to learn about how city government works in Valparaiso. “So far 130 people have graduated from our City Government...

Valpo Parks and the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission have partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife  Service (USFWS) and others to restore more than 50 acres of diverse native prairie that will provide valuable  wildlife habitat on Valpo...

The Valparaiso Police Department is seeking interested participants for the 2024 Citizens’ Police Academy. The department’s citizen academy provides an opportunity for community members to experience what it is like to be a Valparaiso Police...