Pence backs study of county government reforms

INDIANAPOLIS | State lawmakers are expected to study the structure of Indiana county government this summer with an eye toward establishing a single county executive.

Hebron fire chief hopes for new station by Christmas

HEBRON | Santa couldn't deliver a new fire station for Hebron last Christmas, but, with a big boost from the Porter County commissioners, he might be able to squeeze one in his sack for next Christmas.

House backs study on structure of county government

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House wants to take another look at county government reforms recommended by the 2007 Kernan-Shepard Report on streamlining local government.

Novak concedes to Repay after 3rd District Lake County commissioner recount

CROWN POINT | The 3rd District Lake County commissioner recount ended Thursday with North Township Board member Richard J. Novak conceding defeat to County Councilman Michael Repay 51 days after the spring Democratic primary ended.

County seeks to fill vacancy on Redevelopment Commission

VALPARAISO | Porter County commissioners are seeking to fill a vacancy on the Redevelopment Commission in July.

County juvenile center getting security upgrade

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Juvenile Detention Center is about to get a security makeover.

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 annual shortfall for Enhanced 911 that is expected to hit by the middle of next year.

Daniels' legislative agenda is more than right-to-work

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mitch Daniels' final legislative session will be dominated by the right-to-work fight, but he laid out a legislative agenda Friday that could transform Indiana even more than the proposed labor policy change.

Lake County officials end early retirement program

CROWN POINT | Divided Lake County government officials terminated an early retirement program Tuesday, unable to agree on terms of the proposed buyout.

Porter County Council, commissioners to meet on funding plan

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Council postponed action Monday on several budgets from the Board of County Commissioners and scheduled a joint meeting between the two bodies to discuss a strategic plan for funding several major items.