Common Sense Patriots rally draws Second Amendment supporters to Valpo

VALPARAISO | The price of liberty is to be eternally vigilant, William Morgan told those gathered Saturday at a Second Amendment support rally.

Reactions to guilty verdict in McCowan trial

Attorneys and the family of Amanda Bach responded to the guilty verdict handed down to Dustin McCowan in the her murder.

Supporters of Amanda Bach gather at courthouse

With the verdict in the Dustin McCowan murder trial expected soon, supporters of Amanda Bach and her family gathered at the Porter County Courthouse.

Jury selection begins for McCowan trial

The Dustin McCowan murder trial began with juror selection at the Porter County Courthouse Monday.

Group takes anti-abortion message to Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | Some 60 people gathered on the north lawn of the Porter County Courthouse on Saturday to protest the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Celebrating 175 years of life on the Square

VALPARAISO | The season finale of the Jano Concerts on the Square was a celebration of 175 years of life in the location, culminating with a re-creation of a historic 1893 photo of citizens in front of the Porter County Courthouse.

Nearby water main break closes Porter County Courthouse

VALPARAISO | The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso was closed to the public at 1:30 p.m. Thursday due to a nearby water main break.

Porter County's last Civil War veteran died in 1941

VALPARAISO | Jacob Mooker spent many of his last years regaling locals with stories of the Civil War from a bench on the Porter County Courthouse lawn.

EDITORIAL: Call for courts to allow phones

The Porter County commissioners are buying lockers for each entrance to the county courthouse so visitors can safely secure their cell phones. That's convenient for visitors, but it's time for a discussion bound to be inconvenient for Indiana's judges.

Pay raise sought for Courthouse security

Court Security Officer Kim Rush helps Tuesday with the security check-in at the Porter County Courthouse in Valparaiso.

Pay raise sought for Courthouse security

Security officers check in visitors Tuesday at the Porter County Courthouse in Valparaiso.

Pay raise sought for Courthouse security

Court Security Officers, from left Kim Rush, Doug Crandall and Jim Nichols, check in a visitor Tuesday at the Porter County Courthouse in Valparaiso. Porter County Sheriff Dave Lain is seeking a pay increase for the security staff.