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Trial begins for man charged in Pine Township traffic death of girlfriend, injuries to toddler son

March 19, 2025 at 1:16 p.m.

Opening statements took less than 15 minutes Tuesday morning in the trial of Marcus Wright, the 35-year-old Michigan City man accused of causing the death of his girlfriend and catastrophic...

Porter County Administration Center, Valparaiso

Porter County commissioners dole out latest round of opioid settlement funds to nonprofits

March 12, 2025 at 10:34 a.m.

Five Porter County entities will receive a portion of this year’s $125,000 in Opioid Settlement money.

One of the highway signs paid for by Porter County Council Vice President Red Stone, R-1st, decrying tolls on Indiana highways. (Lamar Advertising/provided)

Porter County Council member sponsors signs against tolls on highways

March 9, 2025 at 1:42 p.m.

Porter County Council Vice President Red Stone, R-1st, is taking his displeasure with the idea of Indiana’s interstates becoming toll roads to the people by paying for opposition billboards in...

Porter County Republicans select new chair, turn to young leadership

March 7, 2025 at 1:13 p.m.

The Porter County Republicans have ushered in a group of new, young leadership following the retirement of former chair Michael Simpson who stepped down after helming the party for 12...

A telecommunicator uses a multitude of screens during her shift at the Porter County Central Communications office in Valparaiso Friday, April 12, 2024. The county is moving to a new 911 system. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County switching to new E911 system; benefits expected for callers, firefighters

March 3, 2025 at 4:20 p.m.

Porter County residents calling 911 will have a more fluid experience after a system switch scheduled for Tuesday morning and, as an added benefit, the change will improve the quality...

A suite of rooms at the Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso will be used as a comfort space for crime victims during trials and court hearings.

Suite being created at Porter County Courthouse as comfort space for crime victims

February 27, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

A suite of rooms at the Porter County Courthouse on the square in Valparaiso is being converted to serve as a comforting space for crime victims and their families while...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
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Porter County officials ponder local income tax increase as legislature considers property tax freeze

February 23, 2025 at 2:34 p.m.

While they are waiting to see how the Indiana legislature votes in this year’s lawmaking session ending April 29 Porter County leadership has largely resigned itself to the need to...

Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz, R-Center, on the left, asks questions of Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority President and CEO Sherri Ziller at the Porter County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (Shelley Jones/for Post-Tribune)

Porter County commissioners, council expect return on investment from RDA

February 19, 2025 at 12:16 p.m.

The Porter County Board of Commissioners and leaders of the Porter County Council made it clear to the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority Tuesday morning that they expect a strong...

Zack Merrill of Tudor Restoration moves wet floor tiles out of the Porter County Elections & Registration Office Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, after flooding there Sunday. (Shelley Jones/for Post-Tribune)

Burst water heater pipe floods Porter County election office, damages 911 circuit room

February 19, 2025 at 9:20 a.m.

A fail in a soldered joint on piping to a water heater at the main floor Porter County Elections & Registration Office likely caused over $1 million in damages Sunday...

A rescue board is delivered to one of the lifeguard stands prior to the start of their shift at the Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton Wednesday July 1, 2020. (Andy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Indiana House Bill would add $1 state park surcharge to fund county infrastructure, public safety

February 14, 2025 at 6:56 p.m.

An Indiana House bill that would allow counties to add an additional $1 surcharge on state park entry fees was referred Feb. 12 to the Indiana Senate for consideration.

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