Water fluoridation debate rages on after 70 years

Fluoride in the water, introduced in the 1940s, continues to be a controversial topic. No one is calling it a Communist plot anymore, but the two sides still can be heated about it.

Improving the quality of life remains focus for Lake Station mayor

LAKE STATION | City officials remain focused on improving the quality of life for residents, Mayor Keith Soderquist said.

House approves annexation plan that could aid Lowell, Winfield

INDIANAPOLIS | Lowell, Winfield and similarly situated Indiana communities are one step closer to annexing their out-of-town water or wastewater treatment facilities without annexing the land in between.

Lake Station water boil order continues until further notice

LAKE STATION | Lake Station residents using city water are advised to follow a general boil water advisory until further notice, Mayor Keith Soderquist said.

PHIL WIELAND: Fluoridating the water? I'll drink to that

Those who say, "It must be something in the water" might be right. The water has plenty of stuff in it, including fluoride, and once again this week a Valpo resident asked the city to stop fluoridation.

EDITORIAL: Keep working on sewer overflow problem

Valparaiso is working to end the release of untreated sewage into Salt Creek, most recently through the opening of a new combined sewer overflow disinfection facility. It's a welcome development.

Valpo water plant sprang a leak during holiday

VALPARAISO | The city's Flint Lake water treatment plant sprang a leak over the Memorial Day weekend -- causing a mess and a few tense moments before repairs were made.

Valpo pushing to meet copper limit for water

VALPARAISO | Having five homes register higher copper levels in the water than is allowed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not mean Valparaiso's water is unsafe.

Deerfield landfill at ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor gains key final approval

ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor moved a step closer to starting construction of a large restricted waste landfill on its property, gaining approval from the town to continue.