Government

Valparaiso Police Department Awarded 5th CALEA Accreditation

Valparaiso Police Department Awarded 5th CALEA Accreditation The Valparaiso Police Department has been awarded its fifth accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the gold standard in policing worldwide. “Achieving reaccreditation is no small feat and...

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KV REMC Accepting Applications For its Junior Board of Directors Program

KV REMC Accepting Applications For its Junior Board of Directors Program Up to thirteen high school juniors from local high schools will be selected to serve on the Kankakee Valley REMC's Junior Board of Directors. The program takes place from October to May, with the students meeting monthly for field trips and...

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The Porter County Clerk’s Office has maintained the county’s legal records for over 200 years

The Porter County Clerk’s Office has maintained the county’s legal records for over 200 years In addition to its well-known role in overseeing the county’s legal infrastructure, the Porter County Government’s Clerk’s Office serves as a historical archive of our county’s past. First and foremost, it is the responsibility of the Porter...

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Valparaiso City Utilities Department of Water Works water main break on Country Club Road precautionary boil advisory

Valparaiso City Utilities Department of Water Works water main break on Country Club Road precautionary boil advisory Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break at Country Club Road. Approximately 150 customers within this service area may have experienced low water pressure or a  complete interruption in water service.  ...

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Joint Statement by Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and City Council President Robert Cotton

Joint Statement by Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and City Council President Robert Cotton We stand together as leaders of Valparaiso to condemn the violence against former President Donald Trump and those attending the rally in Pennsylvania. Such actions have no place in our society. Violence, regardless of its target, is unacceptable and...

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Porter County Regional Airport celebrates 75th anniversary

Porter County Regional Airport celebrates 75th anniversary Location and purpose matter. That has been especially important in the long-standing history of the Porter County Regional Airport.  Founded in 1949 and operated by the Porter County Government, the airport was established as a general aviation...

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City of La Porte to receive nearly $1M in federal dollars for major infrastructure improvements

City of La Porte to receive nearly $1M in federal dollars for major infrastructure improvements PHOTO CAPTION: City of La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody (second from right) and U.S. Congressman Frank Mrvan (second from left) discuss details of the upcoming sewer separation project with members of the City’s leadership team on Monday, July 1, 2024...

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