Kouts hopes to annex land for development

KOUTS | The town wants to be more prepared the next time a major company like Urschel Laboratories comes looking for land on which to locate.

Valparaiso's Costas bullish on city's future

VALPARAISO | Whether he's looking back at the past year or ahead to the next one, Mayor Jon Costas sees plenty of things to be optimistic about.

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.

Urschel will build new headquarters, plant in Chesterton

Urschel Laboratories Inc. will begin construction of a new $104 million corporate headquarters and manufacturing plant at Chesterton's Coffee Creek Center next year, the company announced Friday.

Plans for 5-points roundabout OK'd

VALPARAISO | Get ready for construction of the next big roundabout project in the city.

Firm to study drainage needs in north Valpo

VALPARAISO | One of the last major vacant properties in Valparaiso is the subject of a study to determine the best way to deal with drainage issues so it could be developed.

Costs for 5-point roundabout in Valpo increase by $1.12M

VALPARAISO | With plans for a five-point roundabout nearly finished, the city now knows how much land it will need for the project. The bad news is it also knows how much it will cost.

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.

Urschel Laboratories plans to build new facility in 2013

VALPARAISO | Urschel Laboratories is looking to move after more than a half century at its current location.

Valpo may make Vale Park section 3 lanes

VALPARAISO | If the paint isn't too expensive, a section of Vale Park Road could become a three-lane road soon.

Valpo board OKs pathway, garage access work

VALPARAISO | Three contracts totaling more than $200,000 were approved Thursday by Valparaiso's Board of Public Works and Safety.

Mayor honors old, young

VALPARAISO | The success of Valparaiso is built around meeting the needs of people like Elsie Wathne and the Daisy Girl Scout Troop 149, Mayor Jon Costas said Tuesday.