The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County reminds residents of the vital importance of safely disposing of medical sharps, noting that proper disposal not only protects sanitation workers and the public from potential harm but also prevents environmental contamination. Common medical sharps include ne...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun Wednesday May 13 2026 ceremonially signed a bill that implements a 'bell-to-bell' cell phone restriction in Hoosier schools. The Governors Office says the measure builds on Indiana's existing restrictions on student device use by setting a clearer standard for limiting cell phones, smartwatc...

In Valparaiso, Opportunity Enterprises (OE) says it has been awarded a Three-Year Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It represents the highest level awarded by the commission, an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, and reflects OE's substa...