Kevin Nuppnau

"We've spent extensive time with the Linc development team, getting their traffic control in order, for safety of both the motoring public, the walking public, as well as their own personnel," said City Engineer Max Rehlander.

The board of works Friday approved a memorandum of understanding, letting the city begin a 60-day due diligence period.

The Region's newest skate park is open. Officials cut the ribbon Thursday on Valparaiso's Flounder & Friends Skatepark.

Valpo Parks' assistant director is moving up to the top job. The city says Kevin Nuppnau will take over as Valpo Parks director, when John Seibert retires July 1.

New athletic fields, pickleball courts and a nature park will be coming to Valparaiso as part of the city's Sports and Recreation Complex.

Valparaiso is re-launching its bike share program. It lets you rent a bike at one of 10 docking stations around the city and then return it to any one of them.