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Porter County · Porter CountyPorter County council moves forward with plans for a second $25 million bond issue100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesThe Porter County Council by a 6-to1 vote set the process in motion for the county to take out a second $25 million bond to complete renovations to the Porter County Jail as well as make millions in repairs to four other county buildings. By the same vote, the council also approved the first public hearing on preliminary determination on the matter for its next meeting on Sept. 24. The sole dissenting vote came from Councilman Jeremy Rivas, D-2n…See the Story

Valparaiso, Indiana · ValparaisoValparaiso may take over management of Memorial Opera House100% Left coverage: 1 sources"It's in the heart of our downtown," Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas told the city council Monday. "We do events. We have a significant staff to promote, manage, sell tickets, and we think it's an important facility for our citizens, certainly."See the Story

Portage, Indiana · PortagePortage School Board approves building new school; total cost estimated at nearly $100M100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesThe Portage Township School Board voted to go forward with razing Aylesworth Elementary School, building a new middle school in its place, and then razing the existing Willowcreek Middle School. No one spoke at Monday’s public hearing on the nearly $100 million construction project. “I’m excited for the opportunities for students and to embrace the learning environment,” Superintendent Amanda Alaniz said afterward. “It’s been a long time coming,…See the Story

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Porter County commissioners ask municipalities to take a stand on public safety tax

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At the start of its meeting Tuesday morning the Porter County Board of Commissioners announced its intention to send out a letter to all county municipalities requesting them to take a stance on whether or not the county should implement a public safety tax. Board President Jim Biggs, R-North, said he would have the letter sent out immediately “with the blessing of my fellow commissioners,” asking cities and towns to respond within 30 days. The …See the Story

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Chesterton’s Boys of Fall return as a community celebrates - Chesterton Tribune

Owen Edlen leads the Trojans football team onto the field to take on the Hobart Brickies on Friday. The Trojans defeated the Brickies 27- 9, led by QB Brady McCormack’s 3 TDs. CHUCK ABRAHAM/photo When I feel that chill, smell that fresh cut grass I’m back in my helmet, cleats, and shoulder pads Standing in the huddle listening to the call Fans going crazy for the boys of fall – Kenny Chesney “It’s going to be a beautiful night,” said Patrick Wa…See the Story

Valparaiso, Indiana · Valparaiso

Daybreak, new shelter in Valparaiso, will fill gap in need for unhoused men

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Just as daybreak brings fresh hope with the rising sun, a new homeless shelter for men in Valparaiso by the same name celebrated Friday morning the half-finished building that will open by the end of the year. Daybreak, a Respite House Project, is a 9,600-square-foot shelter on the south side of Don Hovey Drive that will offer 24 beds to the unhoused men of Valparaiso. “We’re here today to help people who will never know we cared,” said Mitch Pe…See the Story

Valparaiso, Indiana · Valparaiso

VU breaks ground for Rifai Institute; $5 million center to promote cultural understanding

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Ground was broken Friday for the Rifai Institute, a new center for interfaith and intercultural study on the Valparaiso University campus. Dr. Hytham Rifai, a local neurologist, gave a substantial gift to make the $5 million structure a reality. Previous VU President Mark Heckler suggested the building, Rifai said. “We are a Lutheran University, but we are open-minded,” he said. Rifai came to the United States from Damascus, Syria, to study medi…See the Story

Valparaiso, Indiana · Valparaiso

Guest column: Community should be proud to have O’Keeffe painting in city that welcomes the arts

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Last Thursday I went with my husband to the Art Institute of Chicago to see “Georgia O’Keeffe: ‘My New Yorks’.” He had already seen the exhibition, but it was the first time for me. I was excited to see this show as I am not that familiar with O’Keeffe’s paintings of New York. It showed how the New York paintings fit in with other works done in the 1920s and early 1930s, including a selection of works she painted in New Mexico. One painting from…See the Story

Portage, Indiana · Portage

Daequon Fields’ 30 carries for 205 yards carry Portage to first win since 2022: ‘We’ve been waiting for this’

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Portage running back Daequon Fields couldn’t stop smiling. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound junior was a backup on offense last season, when the Indians didn’t win a game. Fields knows that won’t happen again after what he and his teammates did Friday. “It’s amazing,” he said. “We’ve been waiting for this since the beginning of last year. We’ve been working our butts off.” Fields rushed for 205 yards and three touchdowns on 30 carries as Portage downed M…See the Story

Porter County · Porter County

Road work to close part of U.S. 6 in Porter County

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A section of U.S. 6 will close in Porter County, starting as soon as Monday.See the Story

Portage, Indiana · Portage

219 News Now: Prosecutors Seeking 3rd Trial of Former Portage Mayor James Snyder

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Here’s your 219 News Now for August 22, 2024. Prosecutors Seeking 3rd Trial of Former Portage Mayor James Snyder. Check out these top stories and more in The Times and nwi.com.See the Story

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Porter County commissioners ask municipalities to take a stand on public safety tax

Chesterton’s Boys of Fall return as a community celebrates - Chesterton Tribune

Daybreak, new shelter in Valparaiso, will fill gap in need for unhoused men

VU breaks ground for Rifai Institute; $5 million center to promote cultural understanding

Guest column: Community should be proud to have O’Keeffe painting in city that welcomes the arts

Daequon Fields’ 30 carries for 205 yards carry Portage to first win since 2022: ‘We’ve been waiting for this’

Road work to close part of U.S. 6 in Porter County

219 News Now: Prosecutors Seeking 3rd Trial of Former Portage Mayor James Snyder

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