On the road to preventing pavement ruin

VALPARAISO | The city's Public Works Department expects to kick off its annual street resurfacing program June 27 on Montdale Drive in the Montdale Industrial Park.

Officials: Don't trash those grass clippings

VALPARAISO | The city's Public Works Department would like a word with those residents planning on putting their grass clippings in with the trash: Don't.

Valpo public works project proceeds

VALPARAISO | A collective sigh of relief from the Valparaiso Public Works Department crew could probably be heard for miles Thursday as the deadline passed for anyone to remonstrate against the proposed bond issue to building a new public works campus.

Free Mulch Available

VALPARAISO | Just as Porter County residents are itching to begin the gardening season, Valparaiso’s Public Works department has announced that it will provide free loading of mulch for Porter County residents, while supplies last. The loading fee for compost remains in place, as does the de…

Valpo urges residents to "Think Before You Throw"

VALPARAISO | The city has launched a "Think Before You Throw" campaign to encourage more recycling.

Valpo Tree City USA honor made in the shade

VALPARAISO | For several years the city has earned the Tree City USA designation from the state's Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, but in 2012 it went one step farther.

Compost bags will be available in Hobart beginning Monday

HOBART | The compost bag program will begin Monday for Hobart residents.

Hobart leaf collection service scheduled to begin Monday

HOBART | Leaf collections will start Monday for Hobart residents.

Valpo preparing to build new public works campus

VALPARAISO | The city will know in 30 days whether it can immediately begin the process of issuing bonds for construction of a new public works campus at the city's wastewater treatment plant.

Urban forest gives Valpo a shady character

VALPARAISO | In spring, a city's fancy turn to trees. At least, it does in Valparaiso.

Two tagged for Portage stormwater coordination

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board approved the appointment of two city employees to share responsibilities in stormwater management tasks.

Hebron turns public works duties over to MCO

HEBRON | In a move the Hebron Town Council hopes will save money and help with several projects it plans to do, the members voted unanimously at a special meeting Tuesday to eliminate the town's public works department.

Highland to host meetings March 20 on trash collection

HIGHLAND | The Public Works Department will hold two public meetings March 20 on new trash collection procedures.

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.

Valpo hopes to make public works more efficient

VALPARAISO | The budget balancing challenge prompted city Public Works Director Matt Evans to hire a consultant that can save his department money and make it more efficient.

Lansing OKs 1 percent pay raise for Public Works employees

LANSING | Village officials approved a contract extension for Public Works Department employees that will provide them with slight raises during the next few years.

Valpo expedites pathway in front of Ben Franklin Middle School

VALPARAISO | Students arriving at Benjamin Franklin Middle School for the start of the new school year will find a new pathway in front of the property.

Hobart delays garbage pickup schedule because of holiday

HOBART | The Public Works Department will be closed Wednesday in observance of the July Fourth holiday, and trash collections will be delayed by a day.

Valpo to pick up trash earlier on Thursday due to heat

VALPARAISO | With triple-digit temperatures and/or heat indexes expected Thursday, the city is asking residents to help rubbish crews by putting their trash and recycling out at least an hour earlier than normal