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Porter County Administration Center, Valparaiso

Porter County’s bond rating good news as it prepares to sell bonds for jail improvements

November 29, 2024 at 11:20 a.m.

Porter County officials got good news about the rating for its most recent bond issue, slated mostly for upgrades at the Porter County Jail, and kudos for a general fund...

Defendant in Portage murder case not guilty after jury deliberates less than two hours

November 20, 2024 at 3:36 p.m.

A Porter County jury returned a not guilty verdict in less than two hours Wednesday afternoon following closing arguments in the murder trial of Timothy Sandifer IV, 20, of Gary,...

Members of the Valparaiso American Legion Color Guard take position on the road in front of the newly renovated Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso before performing a 21-gun salute in honor of the building's rededication on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The city of Valparaiso is taking over management of the opera house starting on Jan. 1, 2025. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

City of Valparaiso poised to take control of Memorial Opera House from county

November 19, 2024 at 4:29 p.m.

Approval by the city of Valparaiso’s Board of Works on Friday is the last formality to the city taking over the management of the Memorial Opera House for a period...

Former Chesterton High School athletic director Garry Nallenweg on left, helps his grandson, Teddy Miller, 3, pick a piece of brick from the demolition site of Chesterton Middle School as the Duneland Family YMCA in conjuction with the Duneland School Corporation hand out pieces of the building as souvenirs and historical pieces on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

‘It’s just really sad seeing it go’: Brick by brick, former Chesterton Middle School students save memories

November 15, 2024 at 3:34 p.m.

Dozens of people patiently waited during the chilly noon hour Friday to snag a brick, or a few, from the demolished portion of the former Chesterton Middle School that is...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
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Republicans capture third seat on Porter County Board of Commissioners

November 6, 2024 at 4:05 p.m.

The Porter County Board of Commissioners will be solidly Republican come the first of the year following the reelection of President Jim Biggs to the North District and Porter Township...

Porter County Republicans take all three at-large seats on county council

November 6, 2024 at 3:54 p.m.

Republicans swept the Porter County Council at-large race taking all three seats. Incumbent Andy Bozak took the top spot with 19% of the vote, followed by newcomer Michelle Harris with...

National results are shown on televisions as supporters talk during a Republican election-night in Valparaiso, Indiana Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County seats still up for grabs as vote totals trickle in

November 5, 2024 at 11:12 p.m.

With only a portion of votes counted by 10 p.m. Tuesday, it was too early to give any preliminary results for Porter County Council at-large, Board of Commissioners, and treasurer...

Six candidates running for three at-large seats on Porter County Council

October 22, 2024 at 10:51 a.m.

Porter County voters have a field of six candidates to choose from for the three Porter County Council At-Large seats, three incumbents and three challengers. Voters are reminded that even...

Former county councilman, township trustee run for Porter County’s open South commissioner seat

October 21, 2024 at 12:55 p.m.

When casting their ballots to replace Porter County South District Commissioner Laura Blaney, who is not seeking reelection, voters have their choice between a candidate with many years of experience...

Public safety tax, fire territory main issues in Porter County’s North District commissioner race

October 21, 2024 at 12:17 p.m.

The candidates for the Porter County Board of Commissioners North District, incumbent Republican Jim Biggs and Democrat Dane Lafata, diverge in their views of two big issues simmering in the...

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