News across Porter County
Porter County Sheriff’s Office hosting winter clothing drive
The Porter County Sheriff's Office is holding a winter clothing drive. They are asking for donations of men’s and women’s new to gently used sweatshirts, pants, coats, shoes, hats, and gloves. The Porter County Sheriff's Office says if you are interested, reach out to Allison at…
Indiana Dunes National Park Releases 1600 Lab Grown Native Mussels into the Little Calumet River to Improve Water Quality
PORTER, Ind. — Indiana Dunes National Park recently celebrated the release of more than 1,600 native fatmucket mussels (Lampsilis siliquoidea) into the East Branch of the Little Calumet River. The individually tagged mussels are the first group raised from larvae to subadult size…
Congratulations to the The City of La Porte and Mayor Tom Dermody on being named Yamaha Community of the year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations from TEAM WIMS. Mayor Tom will be on WIMS on Friday morning with Ric Federighi at 7:15a on AM 1420, 95.1FM and 106.7FM in Valparaiso and FACEBOOK LIVE
INDIANA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CITY OF LA PORTE AS COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR!!!! Thank you to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for naming the City of La Porte the Yamaha Community of the Year!!! We’re honored and grateful to have the work happening all across our community recognized at…
City of Valparaiso, Jefferson Park neighbors to host tree planting event
The City of Valparaiso and Jefferson Park neighbors will host a tree planting on Saturday, October 3 at 200 East Park (2501 McCord Rd.). Supported by a $3,000 Neighborhood Improvement Grant, the project will result in the planting of approximately 19 to 22 trees. (Image credit:…
Vulnerable Town of Chesterton residents may now apply for up to 1K to defray cost of removing private hazard trees
The Town of Chesterton released on their Facebook page, information on how vulnerable residents may now apply for up to 1K to defray cost of removing private hazard trees. The town released the below information: "The Town of Chesterton will make $20,000 available to elderly,…
9/11 25th Commemorative T-Shirts
Portage Fire Department selling 9/11 Commemorative T-Shirts
NIPSCO/Arbor Day Foundation
Free trees are available!
City of Portage 500 Turkeys Food Collection
Help us make a difference this Thanksgiving!
Valparaiso announces neighborhood tree planting events
Press release, City of Valparaiso: The City of Valparaiso is inviting residents to participate in two neighborhood tree planting events this fall, bringing neighbors together to strengthen the city’s urban forest and enhance their communities for generations to come. The…
Women’s Fund of Porter County Invests $65,000 in Programs Strengthening Women and Families
Press Release, Porter County Community Foundation: Fund Surpasses $1 Million in Grants with Latest Awards VALPARAISO, IND. — The Women’s Fund of Porter County, a giving circle of the Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF), is awarding $65,000 in grants to three local…