The 2025 salary ordinance adopted by the city council last week includes a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union city employees. Fire department administration will get a 3.8% increase to match their employees' raises, under their union contract.... Read More
After almost three years of negotiations, the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) and the airport authority have finalized an agreement, letting the railroad acquire an easement to the airport's west side.... Read More
The West Lake Corridor commuter rail branch may take a bit longer to open than originally hoped. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District President Mike Noland says the opening date now depends on the construction of a new underpass.... Read More
The town council is considering establishing a "designated outdoor refreshment area." That would allow those over 21 to buy alcoholic beverages from a participating vendor and carry them outside or into another participating business in the designated area.... Read More
The city council this week agreed to partner with the Fort Wayne Housing Authority to bring the Hoosier Homes Program to Valparaiso. It provides forgivable down payment assistance of up to five percent for those earning up to about $127,000 a year.... Read More
An organization helping Portage-area residents recover from addiction hopes to get a major boost with its expansion plans. Jake Monhaut with the Portage Recovery Association says discussions are underway about having a large building donated this year.... Read More
The Adam Benjamin Metro Center has been Gary's transit hub for the past 40 years. It's also a major part of the city's plans for the future. During an anniversary celebration, Mayor Eddie Melton touted access to transportation as one of the city's key assets.... Read More
The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce wants the city to reconsider the need for contractors to take a written test to work in Portage. Executive Director Nancy Simpson says the city could evaluate a contractor by reviewing its...... Read More
Like many in Northwest Indiana, Josh Huddleston his childhood memories of visiting Southlake Mall — throwing coins in the fountains and visiting KB Toys. Now, as mayor of Hobart, Huddlestun recognized the mall's 50 years of operation.... Read More
The Hammond Redevelopment Commission has accepted the donation of much of the former St. Margaret Hospital property from Mishawaka-based Franciscan Alliance. Executive Director of Planning and Development Anne Taylor said the site has a lot of potential.... Read More
