Government

As of Friday, November 8, 2024, at 12:30 PM the precautionary boil advisory has been lifted. All affected Valparaiso City Utilities customers may resume utilizing their tap water for all purposes. No further action is needed. Thank you for your...

The City of Crown Point will continue to make Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements across the City in partnership with Lake County.  This fall, the Lake County Community Economic Development Department awarded $120,000 in Community...

On October 24, 2024, the Valparaiso Police Department and Porter County Sheriff’s Department joined together to honor members of their respective agencies for selfless acts of bravery, heroism, and dedication stemming from the April 25, 2024,...

The Indiana State Board of Accounts has completed its annual audit of the City of Valparaiso, earning a stellar report. In addition to the extraordinary audit, the City maintains its AA/Stable bond rating, based on the city’s strong financial...

If your child is currently enrolled in a Duneland School, you’ve probably already made the acquaintance at some point of one (or more) of the five officers assigned by the Chesterton Police Department to full-time duty as School Resource Officers...

The City of Valparaiso wishes to remind voters that it will offer free rides on the V-Line intracity bus on election days to encourage voter turnout and community engagement. “Transportation should not be an obstacle to participating in...

The Michigan City Street Department will conduct its annual fall leaf pickup beginning Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, and lasting through Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.  For easy leaf pick-up, residents are asked to abide by the following guidelines: ...

Porter County’s Information Technology (IT) department is the unsung hero behind the smooth functioning of local government. By supporting 17 locations, 560 users, and countless public-facing services, the Porter County IT team helps...

The City of Valparaiso will begin its annual curbside leaf pick-ups from Oct. 28 through Dec. 6, weather permitting, announced Mayor Jon Costas. The City has four leaf collection zones and will rotate continuously.  Progress updates will be...

Chesterton Town Engineer Mark O’Dell is now a rare bird in the State of Indiana: One of the very few municipal employees—and even rarer, one of the very few municipal engineers—certified as a Master Road Builder through Purdue University’s...