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The collective decision has been made to withdraw House Bill 1236 — the proposed food and beverage tax — from consideration.  Over the past two weeks, our team has received feedback from our residents and local business community, some in...

Paulina Huffman is exactly who you’d want by your side if you’re a veteran in Porter County navigating the complex system of benefits and services.  As a veterans services officer, Huffman’s been making a meaningful difference since she...

The Franklin Street Bridge leading to Washington Park will be CLOSED FOR REPAIRS beginning this Thursday, Jan. 16 and lasting through approximately March 15. Thank you for your patience.

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that a donation of $100,000 was presented to Beacon Children’s Hospital today during a check presentation ceremony.  The donation is a result of the...

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, the City of Valparaiso will host a drive-through food drive on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Butterfield Pavilion, 600 Evans Ave., from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. “In the spirit of Martin Luther King’s legacy, we...

Patrons of Michigan City Municipal Golf Course can expect a next-level experience in 2025 because – for the first time in many years – the city will have a PGA-certified golf pro running the show.  Justin Stevens, Michigan City’s new...

Comcast donates 25 laptops to graduates of digital education program Comcast today announced it has awarded a $15,000 grant to La Casa de Amistad, a South Bend-based community organization providing educational, cultural, and advocacy...

Free and low-cost courses for all in AI, estate planning, gardening and more Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of...

As the new year begins, Purdue Federal Credit Union reflects on another impactful year of the Financial Empowerment Program. The program was designed to equip individuals with essential tools, resources, and knowledge to take control of their...

Legacy Foundation Raising Millions For Neighbors Legacy Foundation officials Wednesday announced that the Lake County Forever campaign has moved beyond the 80 percent point of its $1.9 million goal. The campaign is driven by a promise from Lilly...