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Porter County Board of Commissioners President Jim Biggs, R-North, reads a statement Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, criticizing the communication of QTS, the company proposing a data center in Union Township. (Shelley Jones/for Post-Tribune)

Porter County commissioner urges county to ‘move on’ from data center proposals

August 26, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

Porter County Commissioners President Jim Biggs criticized the developer of two proposed data centers and called for the county to “move on."

Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon speaks during a news conference on Dec. 18. 2023. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County Sheriff requests new patrolmen, longevity pay bump for 2026

August 24, 2025 at 9:32 a.m.

At last week's Porter County budget workshop, Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon requested five new patrolmen and a bump in officers' longevity pay.

The West Porter Township Fire Protection District meets at the Lakes of the Four Seasons Fire Force station. (Shelley Jones/for Post-Tribune)

West Porter Township Fire District facing budget shortfall for 2026

August 22, 2025 at 12:46 p.m.

The West Porter Township Fire Protection District is the latest entity to face fiscal challenges with an anticipated $108,000 shortfall.

Jane Bohnsack and her husband Steven Cergizan display one of the solar panels they plan on installing atop the garage of their home in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday Aug. 20, 2025. Once installed, the couple hopes to cut nearly 30% of their monthly electricity bill. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County homeowners ready to catch some rays under new personal solar ordinance

August 21, 2025 at 1:39 p.m.

Steven Cergizan of Valparaiso wants to offset the cost of 30 to 35% of the electricity he and his wife use with solar panel installation.

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
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Porter County Council grapples with realities of less funding, tighter budget

August 18, 2025 at 2:50 p.m.

The Porter County Council has to figure out how they’ll deal with a $2.5 million shortfall in the health department’s budget.

Porter County Administration Center, Valparaiso

Porter County residents concerned about barndominium regulations

August 7, 2025 at 11:48 a.m.

The Porter County Board of Commissioners meeting got huffy Tuesday over a proposed ordinance regulating barndominiums.

Porter County Director of Development & Storm Water Management Mike Jabo shows members of the Porter County Plan Commission examples of barndominiums at its meeting Wednesday evening. (Shelley Jones/Post-Tribune)

Porter County moves to define ‘barndominium’ housing category

August 3, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

The Porter County Plan Commission voted unanimously Wednesday evening to forward a favorable recommendation to the Board of Commissioners that it pass a resolution better defining the barndominium housing category...

Lake Station resident Bryttney VanGoethem checks out the DaVinci 5 robot at an open house Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Northwest Health Porter. (Shelley Jones/for Post-Tribune)

Northwest Health surgeons tout benefits of increase in robotic surgeries

July 30, 2025 at 5:07 p.m.

An open house at Northwest Health Porter gave the public the chance to check out robotic surgeries and their benefits.

Man charged in Portage murder facing misdemeanor gun case

July 18, 2025 at 4:36 p.m.

A Gary man, 21, charged with murder after a fatal Portage shooting was arrested on misdemeanor gun charges for violating a court order.

Porter County commissioners provide data center update; tempers flare over parking garage contract

July 16, 2025 at 1:27 p.m.

The Porter County Board of Commissioners said Tuesday there are no new developments in the proposed data centers for Wheeler.

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