Mayor Murphy has released the following update on the status of the Valpo Sports & Recreation Campus project:  The concept for the sports and recreation campus has always been a project for the community and by the community. We collectively...

Today, Mayor Pete Land swore in the newest Crown Point police officer during the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting.  Cameron Vaughan, badge No. 127, is a third-generation police officer, with both his parents and grandfather serving with...

The City of Valparaiso has sworn in a new class for the 2023-2024 Mayor’s Youth Council. “We’re excited to welcome our third group of students to the Mayor’s Youth Council. The Council is an opportunity for students to learn about city...

The City of Valparaiso has reached the mid-way point in its seasonal paving for streets and sidewalks, according to the City’s Engineering Department. “We’re pleased with the progress we’ve made, in arterial areas as well as in...

The Valparaiso Police Department is honored to announce the retirement of Sergeant Perry Stone, who has served the City of Valparaiso since January 16, 1986. Stone began his career with VPD as a “Special Officer” before being officially sworn-in...

The City of Crown Point is continuing its ongoing effort to expand parking in and around downtown.  Most recently, the City expanded parking near the Cal Ripken Little League fields on Joliet Street. Work began July 14 and largely wrapped July...

Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy and Police Chief Andrew McIntyre have named Detective Sergeant Mark  LaMotte as the next Assistant Chief of Police for the Valparaiso Police Department. LaMotte will officially  assume his new responsibilities...

Road closures and parking availability have been announced as the City of La Porte gears up for its third annual LakeFest this weekend, according to Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber. This Friday, July 28, through Sunday, July 30, a wide array of...

The Valparaiso Police Department, in conjunction with the Valparaiso Community Schools and the Valparaiso Fire Department, would like to inform the public of training that will be taking place at Flint Lake Elementary School (4106 Calumet Avenue) on...

The City of Hammond Common Council, with the support of Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., will introduce and consider an ordinance that would close gas stations during the early morning hours. The ordinance would mandate the closure of any gas station...