The U.S. Postal Service has announced recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before December 25, the Postal Service advises customers to send mail and packages by the following dates: 2026 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States) • USPS Ground ...

American Red Cross officials in Indiana says the need for blood is constant, and they urge people of all blood types to make an appointment to give blood now to help ensure patients continue to receive the care they depend on. The Red Cross supplies hospitals across the country with more than 6.5 million blood products...

The Valpo Parks Foundation says the public is invited to celebrate community generosity, leadership, and legacy at the annual Friends & Legends Ceremony on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The free event will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Butterfield Family Pavilion. The Friends & Legends Ceremony recogni...

Information on early voting and mobile voting in Porter County, Indiana, provided by Porter County Clerks Office

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is hosting winter seasonal hiring events at locations across the state. Positions run from November 2026 through late March 2027 and include full-time as well as on-call snowplow-only operations. Job duties include performing general highway and traffic maintenance, snow...

The city of Valparaiso invites the community to an informative Neighborhood Workshop entitled "Mastering Meetings" on Wednesday, September 30 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Valparaiso City Hall, 166 Lincolnway. Presented by Mitch Isaacs, President of Shafer Leadership Academy in Muncie, Indiana, the session will offer ...

The Porter County Public Library System (PCPLS) announces the grand opening of the Hebron Library Garden, located at 201 W. Sigler St., Hebron, IN, on October 1, 2026, at 5 PM. "The Hebron Library Garden will serve as a retreat for the community, establishing an outdoor area for gatherings, reflection and inspirat...

Opportunity Enterprises says it is launching a newly rebranded popcorn and sweets shop, and starting in September 2026, Front Row Popcorn will operate out of the disability service organization's popcorn shop in Valparaiso and will be on shelves in grocery stores across Indiana and Chicagoland. OE president and CEO Nei...

The annual Northwest Indiana Heart Walk is Saturday September 26, 2026. The American Heart Association says through the event it is working to ensure someone in every home is prepared to act during a cardiac emergency- and every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more lifesaving moments for everyone. Region ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is sharing information about available disaster recovery assistance following the August 2026 severe storms that impacted northwest Indiana.