Deborah Lynn Harrison for Liberty Township Board

06/12/2026

I hope everyone came through the recent storms safely. This is good advice from our Liberty Township Fire Department.

⚠️ PORTER COUNTY SAFETY ALERT ⚠️

If you see downed power lines, sagging electrical wires, or roadway obstructions, please report them immediately and keep a safe distance.

🔌 NIPSCO customers: 1-800-4-NIPSCO (1-800-464-7726) – available 24/7

⚡ Kankakee Valley REMC customers: 1-800-552-2622 for outages, emergencies, or hazards

🌳 Downed trees or roadway obstructions: Porter County Highway Department – 219-465-3570

📞 Porter County Non-Emergency Dispatch: 219-477-3170

🚔 Indiana State Police – Lowell Post (Non-Emergency): 219-696-6242

🛣️ Indiana Toll Road (Non-Emergency Assistance): *999 from a mobile phone while on the Toll Road, or (574) 675‑4010

🚨 Please call 911 only for true emergencies.

❗ NEVER touch downed or sagging power lines. Assume all lines are energized and dangerous. Stay away and report them immediately.

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

The policy implications of this data need to be addressed. Too many assistance programs are using out dated poverty level designations as criteria for providing assistance. This report shows us that it isn’t enough. If you have thoughts or concerns about this, please share them. Elected officials need to hear from real people in addition to research reports.

In 2024, based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), 12% of Indiana households were defined as being in poverty. Yet this measure did not account for an additional 26% of the state’s households — more than twice as many — that were also in financial hardship. These households are ALICE: Asset Li...

06/09/2026

School being out means that it is time for the Chesterton Summer Fun Program!

For nearly 80 years, the Summer Fun Program has been a place for children to make memories while enjoying arts and crafts, sports, games, and more.

The Summer Fun Program at Chesterton Park will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning on June 8 and ending on July 31.

This program is completely free, and you can register at Chesterton Park from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. on any day when the program’s in session!

Click here to learn more: https://www.chestertonin.org/435/Youth-Programs

06/09/2026

HHW SEASON CONTINUES WITH OUR NEXT COLLECTION!! 📢⚠️📢

Saturday, JUNE 20th, 2026
9-2pm
Chesterton High School

Porter County Residents!! Do not miss out on our third of seven (7) Household Hazardous Waste Collections of 2026! 🚨

NEW : WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING LATEX PAINTS THIS YEAR AT THE HHW EVENTS. We have a special latex paint recycling event on October 17th, 2026. But other than that, NO LATEX PAINT. (spray paints, paint thinners, paint st*****rs, and stains are OK to bring).

This FREE collection event helps Porter County residents to properly dispose of hazardous waste that can be found in your homes. Examples include cleaning supplies, oils, chemicals, fertilizers, and more which can pose significant risks to our ecosystems and wildlife if not handled correctly.

Check out PorterCountyRecycling.org to find the full list of accepted and non-accepted items.

Thank you! Any questions? Comment Below ⬇️

06/09/2026

FYI. This should be interesting.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced that he will hold a Healthcare Affordability Listening Session on Thursday - June 18, 2026.

06/07/2026

I was proud to represent Congressional District 1 and Porter County as a delegate at the Indiana Democratic Convention this weekend. Democracy in action and a great to be in “the room where it happens.”

06/04/2026

🏃‍♀️☀️ Summer Health Fair! ☀️🏃‍♂️

Get ready for the school year with important health services for kids and families!

📚✨ FREE school sports physicals
Help your student get cleared for practices, tryouts, and fall sports—at no cost. Call (219) 465-3525 to schedule

💓 Low-cost heart screenings available
Give yourself peace of mind before the new school year begins.

👉 Schedule here: https://preventativeheartscreening.as.me/schedule/4f4e569a/appointment/89977256/calendar/13680687?categories%5B%5D=Heart+Screening

🌟 Quick, easy, and a great way to start the year healthy and prepared!

We hope to see you there! 💙

06/04/2026

☀️ Teen First Aid & CPR Training – June Session

Teens are invited to join a FREE hands-on training this summer!

📅 June 24
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Register at: https://forms.gle/gnQ5jg3c8TQz3UZ47

Learn how to respond to choking, drowning, and overdose emergencies, and get trained in CPR, AED use, and STOP THE BLEED 💪

Build confidence. Learn lifesaving skills. Make a difference.