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May 26, 2012 12:00 am(0)

County funds new animal control officer

VALPARAISO | Just as things are quieting down at the animal shelter, the County Council found itself facing a new challenge involving animal c…

May 25, 2012 6:15 pm(2)

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PINE TOWNSHIP

May 24, 2012 10:42 am(0)

Gains made in tax bills, appeals

VALPARAISO | The Porter County assessor's office continues to make progress with on-time tax bills and in reducing the number of property asse…

May 23, 2012 8:17 pm(1)

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CHESTERTON

May 23, 2012 6:45 pm(0)

County Council member accused of making anti-gay remark

County Council member accused of making anti-gay remark

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Council has been called on to pass a resolution admonishing member Jim Polarek, R-4th, for making a comment dur…

May 23, 2012 5:00 pm(70)

Porter County turns to feds for help in jail overcrowding

VALPARAISO | Porter County is turning to the federal government for help in tackling overcrowding at its jail.

May 22, 2012 8:30 pm(4)

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CENTER TOWNSHIP

May 22, 2012 12:00 am(0)

Battle of the Badges

Battle of the Badges

Prior to basketball games beginning, spectators observed a moment of silence Friday for Phillp Pratt, 24, of the Porter County Sheriff's Department.

May 18, 2012 6:32 pm Photos

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Family: Officer always dreamed of joining force

Family: Officer always dreamed of joining force

VALPARAISO | Officer Phil Pratt lived his dream.

May 18, 2012 5:45 pm Photos

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Three fallen officers honored remembered

Three fallen officers honored remembered

VALPARAISO | It was 31 years ago that then-Secret Service Agent Tim McCarthy was shot in an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.

May 18, 2012 5:45 pm Photos

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Sheriff's department mourning officer killed in Wednesday crash

Sheriff's department mourning officer killed in Wednesday crash

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Flags outside the Porter County Sheriff's Department were at half-staff Thursday as officers mourn one of their own.

May 17, 2012 10:00 pm Photos

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May 17, 2012 7:30 pm(0)

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP

May 16, 2012 8:15 pm(0)

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CHESTERTON

May 16, 2012 12:00 am(0)

Tending to training

Tending to training

May 15, 2012 5:55 pm Photos

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CHESTERTON

May 15, 2012 12:00 am(0)

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MONDAY

May 13, 2012 11:00 pm(0)

Deer management plan approved for Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

PORTER | The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore will use both lethal and nonlethal methods to control white-tailed deer on its property.

May 12, 2012 7:25 pm(2)

Friday Night fun

Friday Night fun

May 12, 2012 2:45 am Photos

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New citizens ready to embrace American life

New citizens ready to embrace American life

PORTAGE | For Jung Yean Trinkle, receiving her U.S. citizenship Friday morning was an event eight years in the making.

May 11, 2012 12:34 pm Photos

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Hospitality honored in Porter County

Hospitality honored in Porter County

CHESTERTON | Businesses, organizations and individuals were awarded for their outstanding service by the tourism bureau of Porter County on Thursday.

May 10, 2012 4:30 pm Photos

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ARRESTS

May 10, 2012 11:03 am(0)

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CENTER TOWNSHIP

May 09, 2012 11:55 am(0)

Evans fends off Biggs in North District commissioner race

Evans fends off Biggs in North District commissioner race

VALPARAISO | Porter County Commission President John Evans fended off a re-election challenge Tuesday by former commissioner and current Count…

May 08, 2012 10:30 pm Video Photos

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Hudson narrowly tops Rensberger for Republican surveyor's nod

Hudson narrowly tops Rensberger for Republican surveyor's nod

VALPARAISO | Rich Hudson will face incumbent Porter County Surveyor Kevin Breitzke in November.

May 08, 2012 10:15 pm(0)

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May 08, 2012 12:00 am(0)

Portage schools consider starting teen court

PORTAGE | Officials at Portage Township Schools will consider initiating a teen court for high school students facing expulsion.

May 07, 2012 8:00 pm(0)

Heavy rains, but region escapes severe flooding

Heavy rains, but region escapes severe flooding

Heavy thunderstorms dumped at least 2 inches, and in some cases many more, across central and southern Lake and Porter counties early Monday.

May 07, 2012 3:40 pm Photos

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MONDAYS

May 05, 2012 12:00 am(0)

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ARRESTS

May 04, 2012 5:29 pm(0)

DUI case against former Porter County police officer going to trial

DUI case against former Porter County police officer going to trial

VALPARAISO | A Porter County sheriff's officer charged with driving under the influence after two crashes on a general election night in 2010 …

May 03, 2012 2:30 pm(37)

Porter County sheriff again urging response to jail overcrowding

Porter County sheriff again urging response to jail overcrowding

VALPARAISO | Porter County Sheriff Dave Lain again is urging county officials to find a way to open the third pod at the 9-year-old county jai…

May 03, 2012 2:00 pm(11)

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PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

May 02, 2012 7:45 pm(0)

Coleman named resource officer for two Portage middle schools

Coleman named resource officer for two Portage middle schools

PORTAGE | Greg Coleman is coming off the streets and into the hallways.

May 01, 2012 6:10 pm Photos

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May 01, 2012 10:17 am(0)

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May 01, 2012 12:00 am(0)

Portage schools approve full-day kindergarten

PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools will offer next year's kindergarten class as a full-day experience.

April 30, 2012 9:15 pm(0)

State officials say Porter County must collect from homestead violators

VALPARAISO | The state has reversed last week's decision by Porter County officials to grant temporary amnesty to the owners of hundreds of mu…

April 30, 2012 7:00 pm(4)

Referendum draws Duneland voters, but turnout dips elsewhere

VALPARAISO | Voter turnout is down dramatically from four years ago throughout most of the county, despite several hotly contested county race…

April 28, 2012 9:00 pm(2)

Report calls for Porter County to build animal shelter in new location

VALPARAISO | A study released Friday, commissioned by Porter County officials to assess the county's animal shelter and operation, identified …

April 28, 2012 10:15 am(8)

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MONDAYS

April 28, 2012 12:00 am(0)

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CHESTERTON | SUNDAY | Vandalism. Katheryn Lakie reported the tires on her car were slashed while the car was parked outside her home in the 10…

April 26, 2012 5:15 pm(0)

Hundreds of multiunit Porter County residences in violation of homestead deduction

Hundreds of multiunit Porter County residences in violation of homestead deduction

VALPARAISO | The county is granting temporary amnesty to the owners of hundreds of multiunit residential buildings, who have been receiving a …

April 26, 2012 2:45 pm(4)

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CHESTERTON

April 25, 2012 9:15 pm(0)

Porter-Starke makes pitch for hospital money

VALPARAISO | Porter-Starke Services has asked Porter County to consider tapping into the proceeds from the sale of Porter hospital to conduct …

April 24, 2012 7:00 pm(0)

Generous aunt boosts Laura Blaney's war chest by $20,000

VALPARAISO | A single contribution of $20,000 from an aunt helped place Porter County commissioner hopeful Laura Blaney far ahead of her Democ…

April 20, 2012 11:00 pm(0)

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CHESTERTON

April 20, 2012 10:24 am(0)

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CENTER TOWNSHIP

April 19, 2012 11:59 am(0)

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…

April 19, 2012 10:30 am(0)

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CENTER TOWNSHIP

April 18, 2012 8:45 pm(0)
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Final 10-42 for Porter County Officer Phil Pratt

The funeral procession for Porter County Police Officer Phil Pratt stops at the Porter County Sheriff's Dep…

Open mic nights groove for musicians, fans

Open mic nights groove for musicians, fans

As open mic nights gain popularity, musicians across the area have several outlets to reach fans.

John Evans celebrates win

John Evans celebrates win

Porter County Commission President joined supporters in celebrating his win in the primary.

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