Ad revenue fuels bus service for seniors, disabled people

VALPARAISO | The first checks have started to arrive for ads now appearing on the Porter County Aging and Community Services buses in a move that could prove pivotal in maintaining the extended hours of service.

PCACS buses continue to remain on roads longer

VALPARAISO | Porter County Aging and Community Services will continue extended service hours of its transportation program after the recent budget approval and launching of a new ad initiative.

PCACS launches energy assistance program

VALPARAISO | Porter County Aging and Community Services has begun taking appointments for the Energy Assistance program today and will start seeing applicants on Nov. 6.

Organziation offers bus service to new Porter hospital

VALPARAISO | Porter hospital's move from downtown Valparaiso could create transportation problems for employees and patients that Porter County Aging and Community Services has offered to help solve.

Valpo disability council wants to reach more people

VALPARAISO | Maybe they should be called the anonymous advisory committee.

Weather policy breaks down transportation, office decisions at PCACS

VALPARAISO | Porter County Aging and Community Services Executive Director Bruce Lindner seeks to remind the community of the agency's weather policy.

Public invited to comment on Porter County transit services

VALPARAISO | The public will get a chance to comment on the caliber of the public transit being provided in Porter County from 10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 6 at the Porter County United Way office, 951 Eastport Centre Drive.

PCACS struggles to meet demands for service

VALPARAISO | When the Porter County Council ordered Porter County Aging and Community Services to give the elderly, disabled and poor top priority, it created a problem for people like Robin Gland.

Heating help program funding cut drastically

VALPARAISO | State and federal budget cuts could leave most those who depend on help with their heating bill out in the cold.

PCAS granted tax credits for Neighborhood Assistance Program

VALPARAISO | Porter County Aging and Community Services has been granted $9,000 in tax credits as part of the Neighborhood Assistance Program. Beginning July 1, individuals seeking to assist PCACS further its mission can donate funds and receive a state tax break.

Café tradition puts Porter County Aging and Community Services in spotlight

VALPARAISO | Porter County Aging and Community Services will benefit from many meals throughout the month of May as Campbell Street Café continues its charitable tip tradition.

Gas prices could hurt transit for elderly, disabled

VALPARAISO | Rising gasoline prices could force Porter County Aging and Community Services to cut back on its bus service, Executive Director Bruce Lindner said Wednesday.