The Valparaiso Police Department released a statement on an incident involving a squirt gun at the Valparaiso High School football game Friday: "During this evening’s football game, a brief but concerning incident occurred, which we wanted to share with our community. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, families, and visitors remain our highest priority. An elementary student brought

The Town of Chesterton shared the following statement on their Facebook page Thursday regarding a Porter County Sheriff’s Police officer being disciplined for "violating the department’s policy regarding the use of Flock Safety license plate readers." A Porter County Sheriff’s Police officer has been disciplined for violating the department’s policy regarding the use of Flock Safety license plate readers (LPRs),

The Portage, Valparaiso, and Boone Grove compost sites have all re-opened today, Friday, Aug. 28, and are resuming their normal business hours, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. The Town of Chesterton released the following information: *VALPARAISO, 2150 W. Lincolnway. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. *PORTAGE, 6451 U.S. 12. Open 8 a.m. to 4

News Release, Indiana Department of Homeland Security: INDIANAPOLIS -- Beginning Friday, Aug. 28, Indiana disaster survivors will be able to meet directly with state, county and FEMA teams at multiple Mobile Registration Intake Centers (MRICs). Representatives at these centers will provide in-person assistance, answer questions and help homeowners and renters apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. Survivors should file an

Today Sunny, with a high near 77.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.   Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.   Sunday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82