Funding problems force delay on Vale Park West pathway

VALPARAISO | Work on the Vale Park West pathway has been put on hold because of a shortage of funds in the city's Redevelopment Commission budget.

Valpo adopts plan to make all facilities ADA compliant

VALPARAISO | A plan for bringing all facilities within the public rights of way into compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act was approved by the city's Board of Public Works and Safety on Wednesday.

Valpo begins effort to reduce street sign clutter

VALPARAISO | The city's sign crew has begun looking into the issue of sign clutter.

Porter County trying to meet ADA deadline

VALPARAISO | It's been 20 years since the federal government required government entities with 50 or more employees to make public facilities comply with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.

Zipcar program coming to Valpo in January

VALPARAISO | If you've been thinking about buying a second car, you might want to hold off for another month.

EDITORIAL: Don't let transportation network decline

Northwest Indiana now has a second expressway ramp closed indefinitely — the one connecting westbound traffic on the Indiana Toll Road to the Borman Expressway. The ramp must not be allowed to remain closed without a clear plan for either its reopening or its replacement.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Porter County must make good on its promise

On Dec. 21, Michael McPhillips, deputy commissioner for the Indiana Department of Transportation's LaPorte District, presented a statement to the Porter County Board of Commissioners about a maintenance contract with the county. The agreement concerns the bridge over U.S. 12 on the industria…

Porter County accuses state of blackmail over bridge agreement

VALPARAISO | Porter County Commissioner John Evans accused the state of using threats and blackmail to force the county Tuesday to comply with a written agreement to maintain the bridge carrying traffic into the U.S. Steel property north of U.S. 12 in Portage.