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County highlights grants, extended health hours and online services; urges public to report potholes
Summary
LaPorte County officials said highway grant changes should increase state funding share, the health department added evening immunization hours, and the planning commission expanded online permitting; the highway office also launched an online pothole reporting page.
LaPorte County officials used a public town hall to highlight service adjustments and digital tools: highway funding moved to a 50/50 grant model with a higher pacing rate, the health department extended evening immunization hours, and planning and highway staff rolled out online services including a pothole‑reporting web page.
Grants and highway operations A highway‑department staff speaker said the department previously worked on a 50/50 grant model and that the current pace rate has increased, which should yield more state funding and reduce local matching needs. Officials said those changes will help the department deliver more road work while asking residents to continue reporting road conditions to help prioritize repairs.
Health department and digital permitting Health‑department changes include new evening hours on Mondays to serve working families; organisers tried Saturday clinics previously but said attendance was lower. Staff also said the plan commission rebuilt online permitting systems so residents can complete many permit steps remotely.
Pothole reporting and customer service Officials credited Charity Glasser of the highway department with building a page where residents can report potholes and road issues online. County leaders emphasized increased transparency and encouraged residents to request bid documents, project details, and timelines if they want to review procurement and contractor selection.
What residents should expect next Speakers said highway and health improvements are ongoing and that residents should expect incremental service improvements rather than immediate fixes; they reiterated an invitation to contact county offices for documentation and follow‑up.
