Valparaiso

The board of works Friday agreed to let NIPSCO close Campbell between Burlington Beach and Bullseye Lake roads to replace utility poles.

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 appears to be sticking with its current structure for police oversight.

"Both this individual and his family will readily admit that without our support, he wouldn't be here today with us," community recovery care coordinator Kristi Chervenak told the Valparaiso City Council last week.

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.

The Valparaiso City Council is recognizing June as Pride Month. The council passed the resolution by a vote of six-to-one Monday, after some persuasion from the advisory human relations council.

Another two Region communities are planning to form sustainability groups.

With the Valpo Sports & Recreation Campus on hold, funding is being freed up for improvements downtown.

The Valparaiso City Council has unanimously approved sewer and water rate hikes, but city officials aren't ruling out some future discounts.