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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Porter County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 92 stories have been published about Porter County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Portage, Indiana · PortageDaequon Fields’ 30 carries for 205 yards carry Portage to first win since 2022: ‘We’ve been waiting for this’100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesPortage 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 CountyRoad work to close part of U.S. 6 in Porter County100% Left coverage: 1 sourcesA section of U.S. 6 will close in Porter County, starting as soon as Monday.See the Story

Portage, Indiana · Portage219 News Now: Prosecutors Seeking 3rd Trial of Former Portage Mayor James Snyder100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesHere’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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Portage, Indiana · Portage

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder wants bribery case dismissed; feds want it retried

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Former Portage Mayor James Snyder’s federal court case isn’t over yet, as his attorneys and federal prosecutors make a bid to have his bribery case, which was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, either dismissed forever or tried another time. Both sides made their case in filings Monday before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in Chicago, asking for the case to be remanded to U.S. District Court in Hammond. After multiple twists, t…See the Story

Porter County · Porter County

One injured in Porter County wreck Monday on US 30

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A wreck between a motorcyclist and a sport utility vehicle in which the motorcyclist was injured closed U.S. 30 in Porter County for part of Monday afternoon, police said. According to the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, an initial investigation shows a motorcycle and a Nissan Pathfinder SUV were traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 30, east of County Road 250 W. According to a witness statement, the motorcycle was believed to be traveling ab…See the Story

Donald Trump · Portage

Donald Trump's policies are bad for workers and consumers -- Lester Bruns

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A couple of years ago Energizer battery company bought Rayovac battery company and closed plants in Portage and Fennimore, throwing many employees out of work. Now, Energizer and Duracell have overwhelming control of the battery market, giving them the power…See the Story

Chesterton, Indiana · Chesterton

A huge traffic jam results in U.S. 20 bridge being struck - Chesterton Tribune

The U.S. 20 bridge near Beam Street. JAMES WOODS/photo Duneland communities experienced a monumental, memorable traffic jam the afternoon of Tuesday Aug. 13 when Interstate 94 was shutdown and a U.S 20 bridge was struck twice by semi-trucks. “That was hopefully a once in a lifetime experience,” said Porter Police Chief Todd Allen. A construction crew accidentally ruptured a natural gas line in the Ameriplex Industrial Park in Portage that trigge…See the Story

Chesterton, Indiana · Chesterton

Porter committee to examine rightof way issue - Chesterton Tribune

A three-man committee of Porter officials will be reviewing all of the rights-of-way in town to determine which should be retained or eligible to vacate. The issue emerged when the Town Council recently had petitions from two different property owners requesting that the town vacate right-of-way. In both cases, the town yielding right-of-way would be helpful for the property owners’ plan to build a new house. At the Tuesday Aug. 13 council meeti…See the Story

Golf · Chesterton

Chesterton moving against clubhouse at Brassie Golf Club - Chesterton Tribune

A broken window inside what had been the caddyshack at Brassie Golf Club. PROVIDED/photo The empty three-structure complex for the former Brassie Golf Club off Pearson Road has become rundown with windows and doors broken. Mark O’Dell, Chesterton’s Town Engineer/Building Commissioner, has decided it’s time that the Town of Chesterton take another step toward remediating the issue. O’Dell received permission from the Chesterton Town Council at it…See the Story

Chesterton, Indiana · Chesterton

New police station could be open by Labor Day weekend - Chesterton Tribune

Chesterton’s new police station at the corner of 8th Street and Broadway. JAMES WOODS/photo Chesterton’s police department could be moved into their new station in time for the Labor Day weekend. The moving process began Aug. 12 with new furniture and weights being brought into the new 10,900 square foot building, across Broadway from the current station. During this week, records and evidence will be moved from the current police station into t…See the Story

Valparaiso, Indiana · Valparaiso

Valpo Council members debate Linc apartment parking permit fee

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Some Valparaiso City Council members want residents of the Linc apartments to pay more to use the new Lincoln Highway Garage.See the Story

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Former Portage Mayor James Snyder wants bribery case dismissed; feds want it retried

One injured in Porter County wreck Monday on US 30

Donald Trump's policies are bad for workers and consumers -- Lester Bruns

A huge traffic jam results in U.S. 20 bridge being struck - Chesterton Tribune

Porter committee to examine rightof way issue - Chesterton Tribune

Chesterton moving against clubhouse at Brassie Golf Club - Chesterton Tribune

New police station could be open by Labor Day weekend - Chesterton Tribune

Valpo Council members debate Linc apartment parking permit fee

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