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K-9 comfort on the way for Porter County courts

K-9 comfort on the way for Porter County courts

VALPARAISO | Charged with the responsibility of handing many of the county's sex crimes and some of the other more violent offenses, Deputy Pr…

2 hours ago

Club's annual golf outing set for July 11

Club's annual golf outing set for July 11

Reservations for sponsor foursomes are being accepted for the 33rd annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County Golf Outing.

18 hours ago

Porter County crime briefs

Man arrested following girlfriend's theft arrest

May 23, 2013 5:55 pm

County brings in human resources specialist

VALPARAISO | In hopes of getting a better grip on employee issues facing county government, the Porter County Board of Commissioners agreed Tu…

May 21, 2013 3:38 pm

Fifth-graders competing for first

Fifth-graders competing for first

May 14, 2013 5:53 pm Photos

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Updated criminal code could cost counties

Porter County Chief Probation Officer Stephen Meyer said the county could be left to pick up part of the tab for the first significant changes…

May 12, 2013 6:15 pm Related

Porter could lose $1.6M to Lake's new income tax

Porter could lose $1.6M to Lake's new income tax

VALPARAISO | Porter County stands to lose as much as $1.66 million in income tax revenue when neighboring Lake County implements its own income tax.

May 12, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Memorial Opera House repair job costs reach $315,000

Memorial Opera House repair job costs reach $315,000

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday to spend another $90,000 on maintenance at the 120-year-old Memorial Oper…

May 08, 2013 7:36 pm

Feed the Need food drive to benefit local food bank

VALPARAISO |  Volunteers from Life Bridge, New Song Fellowship and Portage Christian Church will be collecting food donations outside of the V…

May 08, 2013 12:00 am

All about ladybugs

All about ladybugs

May 08, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Officials close to settling dispute over jail medical plan

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff Dave Lain appear to be reaching a middle ground in a dispute over health car…

May 07, 2013 3:00 pm

Commissioners vow support for school safety effort

VALPARAISO | Porter County Commissioner President John Evans threw his support Tuesday behind a request to fund an effort to enhance school sa…

May 07, 2013 3:00 pm

Porter County crime times

ARRESTS

May 07, 2013 12:00 am

Schererville man charged with taking money from bar

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP | A Schererville man was arrested in the hay loft of a barn Wednesday night after police said he stole money from a South Hav…

May 02, 2013 4:58 pm

South Haven Christian Church celebrates 50 year anniversary

SOUTH HAVEN | South Haven Christian Church will celebrate its anniversary Friday through Sunday. Many past ministers, leaders and members will…

May 02, 2013 12:00 am

South Haven students plant vegetables in teaching garden

South Haven students plant vegetables in teaching garden

SOUTH HAVEN | South Haven Elementary School students got to dig into the dirt Tuesday afternoon.

May 01, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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Food drive to benefit needy NWI children kicks off today

An effort kicks off today to fill the gap for children whose access to free and reduced-cost lunch programs ends with the school year.

April 30, 2013 7:45 pm

Township hopes to 'fuel' kids during the summer

PORTAGE | With more than 50 percent of Portage Township Schools students on free and reduced lunch programs, the Portage Township Trustee's of…

April 29, 2013 3:30 am

Little town of Beverly Shores leads Porter County per-capita debt

The small lakefront community of Beverly Shores has a fraction of the population of the city of Portage, yet is carrying three times the amoun…

April 27, 2013 7:30 pm

Portage High School to become part of Microsoft academy

PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools will expand its technical offerings at both the high school and middle school levels next year.

April 27, 2013 12:00 am

Not guilty pleas entered in fatal South Haven hit-and-run

Not guilty pleas entered in fatal South Haven hit-and-run

VALPARAISO | An 18-year-old Union Township man pleaded not guilty Friday and asked for a jury trial to address accusations he is responsible f…

April 26, 2013 11:30 am

Munster, Lake Central high schools ranked top Indiana schools in U.S. News report

Ten Northwest Indiana public high schools received top ratings in the U.S. News and World Report 2013 Best High School rankings released this week.

April 26, 2013 12:00 am

Many hands made for light work at Team up 2 Clean Up event

Many hands made for light work at Team up 2 Clean Up event

PORTAGE | Ninety-five volunteers participated in the Portage Township Team Up 2 Clean Up event April 20.

April 26, 2013 12:00 am

Lawyer fuels opposition to U.S. 6 TIF

Lawyer fuels opposition to U.S. 6 TIF

VALPARAISO | Smiles broke out on the faces of a few County Council members Tuesday when a local attorney specializing in real estate and land …

April 24, 2013 12:15 pm

Park building caught up in jail dispute

VALPARAISO | It appears the funding for a new park building in the works for 13 years was tied up Tuesday as a result of an ongoing dispute be…

April 23, 2013 7:00 pm

Councilman says Porter County TIF could force new income tax

VALPARAISO | Porter County Councilman Dan Whitten, D-at large, said he believes the proposal to establish a tax increment finance district in …

April 22, 2013 8:00 pm

Hebron schools carrying most debt per student

Hebron schools carrying most debt per student

Hebron far outpaces the other six school districts in Porter County when it comes to the amount of debt per student.

April 21, 2013 12:00 am

Porter County week ahead

MONDAY

April 21, 2013 12:00 am

Election Board seeks legal advice on Biggs complaint

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Election Board wants more information before deciding how to deal with the anonymous complaints filed about cou…

April 19, 2013 5:30 pm

South Haven man facing fed counts in cocaine distribution

HAMMOND | Federal authorities charged a 32-year-old South Haven man with distribution of cocaine Thursday.

April 19, 2013 12:05 am

Impact of Porter County's first TIF called into question

Impact of Porter County's first TIF called into question

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Redevelopment Commission was told Thursday it could reap $8.4 million during the next 20 years from the new hos…

April 18, 2013 6:30 pm

Police release surveillance photos from South Haven armed robbery

Police release surveillance photos from South Haven armed robbery

SOUTH HAVEN | Police on Thursday released surveillance photos from an armed robbery Tuesday at a gas station on Ind. 149 at U.S. 6.

April 18, 2013 11:35 am Photos

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Porter County police seek public's help identifying armed robber

SOUTH HAVEN | The Porter County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help identifying the man who robbed a gas station Tuesday night.

April 17, 2013 6:30 pm

Pancakes & More

Pancakes & More

April 17, 2013 12:00 am

Cops investigate armed robbery at South Haven gas station

SOUTH HAVEN | Officials are searching for a man who robbed a South Haven Speedway gas station at gunpoint Tuesday night, the Porter County She…

April 16, 2013 10:28 pm

Commissioners seek to dip deeper into hospital interest

VALPARAISO | The Porter County commissioners began a push Tuesday to dip more deeply into the nearly $11 million in interest on the proceeds f…

April 16, 2013 6:25 pm

South Haven to pay $250K for violating EPA decree

SOUTH HAVEN | South Haven Water Works Inc. has agreed to pay $254,250 to settle violations of its consent decree with the Environmental Protec…

April 15, 2013 6:00 pm

Five charged in jail disturbance

VALPARAISO | Five inmates are being charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct after threatening to riot and resisting guards orders to dispe…

April 15, 2013 11:06 am

Member achievements recognized at Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-South Haven Unit awards ceremony

Member achievements recognized at Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-South Haven Unit awards ceremony

PORTAGE | Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-South recognized 14 outstanding Club members at their awards ceremony held at the Portage 16…

April 14, 2013 12:00 am

Eye screenings offered

Eye screenings offered

April 14, 2013 12:00 am

Report highlights prescription drug abuse

VALPARAISO | While the recent rash of heroin-related deaths in Porter County has garnered local attention, there is another problem involving …

April 13, 2013 11:25 pm

Foundation plans bike trek to support Portage Twp. parks

Foundation plans bike trek to support Portage Twp. parks

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP | Members of the newly formed Friends of Portage Township are hoping to familiarize folks with themselves and what the townsh…

April 13, 2013 6:30 pm

Advice to heroin users given in response to surge in deaths

VALPARAISO | While the recent surge in fatal heroin overdoses was a brutal reminder the drug problem rages on in Porter County, there has been…

April 13, 2013 6:30 pm

Union Township man charged in fatal hit-and-run

Union Township man charged in fatal hit-and-run

VALPARAISO | An 18-year-old Union Township man was charged with a Saturday hit-and-run in South Haven that resulted this week in the death of …

April 11, 2013 12:00 pm

Council shuts down homestead violation crackdown

Council shuts down homestead violation crackdown

VALPARAISO | A fractured Porter County Council took a second shot Wednesday at gutting a county auditor fund, which brought a halt to a crackd…

April 10, 2013 8:15 pm Photos

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Porter County taxpayers surprised by higher bills

VALPARAISO | Porter County Assessor Jon Snyder said his office is beginning to hear from taxpayers angry about increases in their bills that w…

April 10, 2013 5:45 pm

Police seek public's help in solving hit-and-run mystery

SOUTH HAVEN | Authorities are seeking help in identifying people involved in a hit-and-run Saturday that left a man in critical condition.

April 08, 2013 12:00 pm

Summer KidsCamp registration is open

Summer KidsCamp registration is open

VALPARAISO | Parents of children enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade can register for KidsCamp.

April 07, 2013 12:00 am

Porter County Council mixed on proposed tax increases

VALPARAISO | A consulting firm finished a recent financial evaluation of Porter County by suggesting officials consider eliminating the proper…

April 06, 2013 6:00 pm

Porter County arrests

ARRESTS

April 06, 2013 12:00 am

South Haven man leads police in car, foot chase

South Haven man leads police in car, foot chase

PORTAGE | A South Haven man led Portage police on a car and foot chase through the central part of the city early Wednesday morning before bei…

April 03, 2013 5:10 pm
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