Scott McClure

Porter County is looking to beef up its gratuity policies, following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The court found that a $13,000 payment to former Portage Mayor James Snyder was not prohibited under the federal bribery statute.

The proposed Malden Solar farm appears to be dead, at least for now. Developer NextEra Energy Resources did not appeal Porter County's rejection of its application before the deadline, according to County Attorney Scott McClure.

Plans are coming together for some Porter County government facilities.

Those holding events at Porter County-owned facilities will have some additional rules to follow. The county commissioners decided to review their rental policies, following uproar over an event that would've included a drag show at the Porter County Expo Center.

A Porter County commissioner is confident he can stop the Malden Solar Farm from getting built, even as the county's review of the developer's application moves forward.

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.

Uproar over an event that would've included a drag show has prompted Porter County to review its rental policies. Rogue Syndicate was planning to hold another "Halfway to Halloween Market and Drag Show" at the Porter County Expo Center — an event it's hosted since 2019.

With talk of a solar farm heating up in Porter County, the county commissioners are looking to tighten the county's regulations.

Recent legislation is prompting local governments to opt back into a statewide opioid settlement. Indiana House Bill 1193 was signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb earlier this month. It changes the way money from opioid manufacturers and distributors is funneled to cities, towns and counties.