Barb Regnitz

A proposed renovation of the Memorial Opera House continued to be negotiated by the Porter County Council and Commissioners Tuesday.

A new initiative aims to improve the health and wellness of Porter County residents, starting with county employees. The PoCo Wellness Connection was officially launched during last week's county commissioners meeting.

Businesses that want to develop solar farms in Porter County could soon have a new set of regulations. The county commissioners voted on second reading Thursday to repeal the solar ordinance adopted in 2020. That will allow a plan commission subcommittee to revise the rules.

The Porter County Commissioners are explaining their reasons for renting out the former sheriff's residence.

The proposed renovation of the Memorial Opera House is further in doubt, with the Porter County Commissioners' plans to lease out the former sheriff's residence.

Porter County residents will have a chance to learn more about a proposed solar farm later this month. NextEra Energy is scheduled to give a presentation about its proposed Malden Solar Farm at the February 27 county commissioners meeting.