Economy making North Coast building a tough sell

VALPARAISO | After hearing from its real estate broker for the former North Coast Distributing building, the city's Redevelopment Commission is expected to extend the broker's contract for another six months but might lower the building's asking price.

Valpo starts funding process for public works site

VALPARAISO | The City Council took the first step Monday toward financing an estimated $5.2 million public works campus on the grounds of the sewage treatment plant.

Valpo planning public works campus at sewer plant

VALPARAISO | The city is ready to get started on the last big project from the first strategic plan prepared when Mayor Jon Costas first took office nine years ago.

Form filing snafu results in bonus for Valpo

VALPARAISO | Failure to file its tax abatement forms with Porter County in time cost Indiana Beverage $265,926 this year.

Valpo redevelopment group forced to cut projects

VALPARAISO | The city's Redevelopment Commission put a hold on funding for any new pathways or facade grants, will spend only about $15,000 to assist expansion of Central Park Plaza and won't fund planned streetscape work on North Calumet Avenue.

Valparaiso seeks buyer for former North Coast facilities

VALPARAISO | After a little more than a year, the former North Coast Distributing facilities have had some nibbles, but the city is still waiting for a big fish to take the bait.

North Coast changes name to Indiana Beverage

VALPARAISO | Just more than 20 years ago Valpo Beverage, founded in 1939 after the repeal of Prohibition, became North Coast Distributing to reflect the growth of its market area beyond Porter County.

North Coast Distributing to become Indiana Beverage

VALPARAISO | North Coast Distributing, longtime beer and beverage distributor, will change its name Monday to Indiana Beverage.

21 honored by Valpo chamber for improvements

VALPARAISO | It's been 45 years since Len Ellis suggested the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce give an annual Community Improvement Award, and Thursday a total of 21 plaques were given to various entities.

Ridership drops on Valpo buses in July

VALPARAISO | With only two of the city's three main V-Line bus routes operating in July, ridership on the intracity bus service was down somewhat for the month.

Valparaiso day camp to use former North Coast warehouse

VALPARAISO | The city has no shortage of people interested in using the former North Coast Distributing facilities on Silhavy Road.

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Chet Dobis about to close book on 42 years in Indiana House

INDIANAPOLIS | When the speaker's gavel slams down today to end the 2012 session of the Indiana General Assembly, it also will close the legislative career of the only state representative Merrillville has known.

Costas sees growth ahead for Valpo

VALPARAISO | Mayor Jon Costas predicted the next 20 years will see "unparalleled opportunity, growth and success" for Valparaiso and Porter County during his annual State of the City address.

Valpo moving ahead on two new traffic signals

VALPARAISO | Traffic lights at two sites involving Ind. 49 moved forward last week.

Valpo hires broker to sell old North Coast property

VALPARAISO | By this time next week, Valparaiso could be the owner of the North Coast Distributing property on Silhavy Road.

Utilities for St. Mary clinic, North Coast OK'd

VALPARAISO | Two development projects received quick action from Valparaiso's Utilities Board on Tuesday.

Valpo OKs funding for North Coast road, utilities

VALPARAISO | The price was right for the city's Redevelopment Commission to move ahead with buying about two acres and building a frontage road and utilities extensions for the North Coast Distributing site.

Valpo grants abatements for North Coast project

VALPARAISO | The new North Coast Distributing facilities are on tap for a January opening after approval of tax abatements for the building and its equipment Monday by the City Council.

Change in plans creates new situation

VALPARAISO | With the change in plans by Memorial Health Systems for constructing a hospital in the city, the city's Redevelopment Commission is having to change its plans, too.