Government

GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann sat down with Mayor Elect of Valparaiso Jon Costas to discuss his upcoming term, including the values he plans to bring to a balanced government environment, build collaborative relationships with local...

Mayor Pete Land swore in the newest Crown Point public safety official during a Wednesday Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.   Firefighter/Paramedic Amy Early, badge No. 81, is a longtime Crown Point resident, who  became an EMT...

Applications for 2024 funding through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee are now available. Applications are available at Hammond City Hall from the Mayor’s Office, Suite 215 or available online at...

City of La Porte Police Chief Paul Brettin today announced his retirement, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.  Brettin, who has served on the department for nearly 30 years, will step down as chief on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. He will remain...

The City of Valparaiso will pause the South Shore Connect service, effective January 1, 2024. The  service currently provides bus transportation between Valparaiso's transit parking lot on Brown  Street and Valparaiso University to the Dune...

The Valparaiso Police would like to recognize the outstanding efforts of the 2023 Officer, Supervisor, and Investigator of the year. The awards, given annually, are voted on by the membership of the department, and awarded each December....

The Valparaiso Police department is proud to announce the hiring of two new Parking Enforce ment Team Members. Jessica Stacy and Madison Patrick have assumed the responsibilities as  of November 16, 2023, and have begun their...

The Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution  (DAR) and the City of Crown Point will honor fallen heroes this weekend by placing wreaths on  their graves at the Historic Maplewood and Maplewood Memorial...

On Thursday, November 30, the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) helped put on the City of La Porte’s annual State of the City event at the Civic Auditorium. The event drew business leaders and community members, gathering to hear...

The City of Valparaiso will extend its curbside leaf pick-up for an additional week until December 8, due  to the recent colder temps and inclement weather, announced Mayor Matt Murphy. The additional week  of pick-up will allow residents...