Robert Cotton

Porter County officials are among those speaking out against political violence.

Valparaiso officials are reviewing funding requests from organizations looking to help those with substance use disorder. City council members Peter Anderson and Barbara Domer are going through applications for some of the city's opioid settlement money, before making recommendations to the full council.

Valparaiso City Council member Robert Cotton narrowly avoided losing his position as council president. A motion to vacate the presidency failed by a vote of four-to-three Tuesday.

Following last month's police-involved shooting, the Valparaiso City Council is voicing its support for officers.

Another two Region communities are planning to form sustainability groups.

A cable manufacturer is getting a tax incentive to grow its Valparaiso operations, despite concern from some city council members. Lake Cable of Indiana has purchased the former Regal Beloit building next door to its Valparaiso facility and plans to install about $3.6 million worth of new equipment to add production lines.

Council members agreed Monday to add into the city about 89 acres east of County Road 325 East and north of the Norfolk Southern tracks.

The Valparaiso City Council is considering setting aside some cigarette tax revenue to hire its own attorney and outside consultants.

The Valparaiso City Council is voicing its support for gun safety.

Three Valparaiso restaurateurs will have a chance to grow their businesses, thanks to downtown liquor licenses from the city. The city council Monday voted to move forward with requests from Figs & Fables, Smoketown Blues and Veleros Mexican Cuisine.