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Hudson narrowly tops Rensberger for Republican surveyor's nod
VALPARAISO | Rich Hudson will face incumbent Porter County Surveyor Kevin Breitzke in November.
Dispatching red ink spurs talks on 911 in Porter County
Porter County municipal officials, state legislators and commissioners met Tuesday night to begin discussions of how cover a $2.1 million annu…
Appellate court upholds county clerk firing
The state appellate court has upheld a decision that Portage resident Margaret Hammond was fired from the Porter County clerk's office for jus…
Porter County taxpayers to benefit from state revenue error
VALPARAISO | It looks as though a state shortfall in distributing income tax funds is going to translate into a savings for local taxpayers, b…
Two vie for Democratic Porter County commissioner nomination
The Democratic primary race for south district county commissioner pits County Councilwoman Laura Blaney against political newcomer Jerry Puckett.
The Times to check candidate claims
In a special initiative during the primary election season, The Times will investigate claims made by candidates for public office.
2 seek GOP commissioner nod
VALPARAISO | The Republican primary race for south district county commissioner pits freshman County Councilman Jim Polarek against Mike Heino…
April 01, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
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State officials take side in county spending debate
VALPARAISO | Officials with two state agencies have sided with the county auditor and some County Council members that the commissioners need …
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County health insurance plan considered
VALPARAISO | The head of a Cincinnati-based health care consulting and benefit administration firm said he can save Porter County $4 million a…
Ind. Senate OKs alcohol sales at Dunes park pavilion
INDIANAPOLIS | The pavilion at Indiana Dunes State Park is closer to housing a restaurant or banquet hall after the Indiana Senate voted 41-9 …
Porter moves engineering position in new direction
PORTER | The newly elected five members of the Porter Town Council met Tuesday and reappointed each of the department heads one-by-one with th…
Porter County treasurer to announce re-election bid
Porter County Treasurer Mike Bucko doesn't want there to be any confusion: He will seek re-election this year.
Porter County eyeing increases in its health insurance plan
VALPARAISO | The Porter County commissioners are studying a proposal to save up to $200,000 related to the county's self-funded health insuran…
December 24, 2011 3:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Chesterton wraps up year-end business
CHESTERTON | The Chesterton Town Council wrapped up some year-end business Monday during its last meeting of 2011.
Chesterton could get satellite voting center
VALPARAISO | Porter County officials could decide in February where to locate a second satellite site for early voting.
Let it snow: Area road crews say they're well stocked with salt, thanks to state bidding
Chesterton Street Commissioner John Schnadenberg isn't dreaming of a white Christmas.
December 17, 2011 5:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Porter County Election Board hears election violation complaints
VALPARAISO | The Porter County Election Board will decide within 30 days whether to have a full hearing on the allegation that Burns Harbor To…
Town of Porter conducts year-end business
PORTER | The Porter Town Council, in its second-to-last meeting of the year, passed a number of resolutions and ordinances for next year.
Porter County Commissioners announce board positions needed for 2012
PORTER COUNTY | The Porter County Commissioners' office has announced the following boards have positions which need to be filled in January:
Bankruptcy: Debtor's downfall and trustee's boon?
HAMMOND | The country's shattered economy has driven many a distressed debtor to bankruptcy court for relief.
Uncontested races mean no voting Tuesday in three region towns
INDIANAPOLIS | Voters in three Northwest Indiana communities will get to take Election Day off since there are no contested races on their ballots.
Federal jury awards $2,000 in civil rights case against Burns Harbor police
HAMMOND | Federal jurors awarded $2,000 to a Portage diabetic who alleged he was mistreated by Burns Harbor police, court officials said Friday.
Insurance costs force slash to 2012 budget
VALPARAISO | A proposed $41.8 million county general fund budget for 2012 with 2 percent raises was whittled down to $37.1 million with no rai…
Council continues budget planning
VALPARAISO | Members of the Porter County Council met Thursday in continuing 2012 budget hearings held since mid-September, and although progr…
Poll workers are needed for Election Day in Porter County
Poll workers are needed for the upcoming election in Porter County.
Chesterton council and departments remember fallen soldier
CHESTERTON | The topic on everyone's minds at Monday night’s Town Council meeting was Army Spc. James Butz.
The Times to check candidate claims
In a special initiative during the general election season, The Times will investigate claims made by candidates for public office.
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