Amy Lavalley

In separate ceremonies Tuesday, newly elected and re-elected Porter County Republicans and Democrats took the oath of office while party leaders touted their parties’ accomplishments and looked ahead to the...

The mood may have changed and the locations may be fewer, but area women said they remain committed to the ideals behind the Women’s March. The first march launched Jan....

Surrounded by his extended family, Democrat Gary Germann took the oath of office Thursday as Porter County’s next prosecuting attorney in a ceremony that honored both the past and the...

After a rough patch a few years ago that left county officials wondering if the Memorial Opera House was financially viable, the facility has seen an upswing in sold-out shows,...

A surprise lease agreement, a chaotic general election and the impending closing of a local law school all made headlines in Porter County in 2018. The news wasn’t all bad,...

In the event of a government shutdown, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore will remain open and visitors will have full access to the park, its paths and the shoreline, according...

Phil, the bald eagle found on the Indiana Toll Road with a broken wing, is on the mend. He has moved to the rehab part of his recovery at Humane...

Witnesses reported seeing the right wing of a plane involved in a Dec. 13 fatal accident at Porter County Regional Airport drop before the plane entered a spin and hit...

While the ultimate fate of Porter County’s voter registration office is uncertain, county council members said Wednesday that the salaries of the Democratic and Republican directors are likely to be...