Former CFD chief still serving community with 1-800-BOARD-UP
Service. That one word sums up John Jarka’s commitment to the community. Jarka served 29 years on the Chesterton Fire Department, the final 24 of those years as a career firefighter. And while he still serves on a volunteer basis with Porter Fire, his reach goes much further than the Duneland. Jarka is the Lake and Porter County Director for […]
Indian Boundary reopens earlier than planned
Indian Boundary Road between Ind. 49 and Plaza Drive reopened Wednesday afternoon, 2 1/2 days earlier than projected. The Indiana Department of Transportation originally stated that when the road closed the morning of Sept. 5 it would take four days to install a new culvert underneath Indian Boundary Road, meaning the road wouldn’t reopen until Friday. However, crews from Rieth […]
South Shore Roller Derby returns to Valparaiso
Get ready for a thrilling roller derby extravaganza that you won’t want to miss! Brace yourself as South Shore Roller Derby, the unrivaled flat track roller derby league of Northwest Indiana, is here to announce their electrifying home game in the heart of Valparaiso. Imagine the adrenaline pumping through your veins as you step into the Urschel Pavilion at Central […]
Voice of the People
A recent contributor to VOP attempted to make a case for charter schools outperforming public schools. He cited a ranking from U.S. News that The Signature School in Evansville is #1 in Indiana. That same report, however, lists the remaining top ten schools. These schools are all public. Jay Harrison Chesterton
John Albert Beyer Jr.
John Albert Beyer Jr., age 77 of Porter, IN, passed away on September 2, 2023. He was born on August 23, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA to John Albert Beyer Sr. and Alberta (Bishop) Beyer, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving daughters, Becky (Ted) Fry of Valparaiso, IN and Kelly (Ron) Lawson of Canton, […]
Echoes of the Past
10 Years Ago Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 – Tri Kappa sorority fundraiser will be dinner and a show, “A Murder Most Foul,” at The Waterbird… Duneland Chamber of Commerce will host a release party and book signing for Heather Augustyn’s new book, “Don Drummond: The Genius and Tragedy of the World’s Greatest Trombonist.” . . Porter County Park Board hears […]
Community Calendar
Submit calendar items to calendar@chestertontribune.comTuesday, September 12 *The Duneland Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Launch Party and Ribbon Cutting Celebration for South Shore Public Relations on Tuesday, September 12 at (219) Taproom. (219) Taproom is located at 109 S. 3rd Street in Chesterton, IN. Please join us as we celebrate the exciting business launch of South Shore Public Relations! The event will […]
