Live ISSMA marching band events canceled due to pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS — In the wake of rising COVID-19 infection numbers, the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) has canceled all 2020 ISSMA Live Marching Band events.
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NIPSCO announces solar projects as part of coal free transition plan
MERRILLVILLE — The next phase of NIPSCO’s transition to lower-cost, cleaner energy resources will be the addition of two new solar farms based in central Indiana, the company said in a press release Friday.
Westville Lions learn about local K-9 deputies
WESTVILLE — On July 2 the Westville Lions met for their July meeting. The meeting was at Lion Butch and Rhonda Weston’s house. It was a decent turn out despite the hot and humid temperatures. The meeting was called to…
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Saturday’s Hobie race is cancelled
Door Village Lions visit La Porte Salvation Army
La PORTE — At the last Door Village Lions Board of Director’s Meeting members voted to donate one half of the $300 refund they received from the Lions District 25A Annual Convention to the La Porte Salvation Army Food Bank,…
Michigan City beaches to close in response to COVID-19
MICHIGAN CITY — Effective Friday at 12:01 a.m., Washington Park will close to the public once again as a result of recent spikes in coronavirus cases and deaths, and an influx of out-of-state visitors.
La Porte attorney aims for 8th District Senate seat
La PORTE — A Michigan City native who practices law in La Porte announced Friday his intention to run for the State Senate seat currently held by Republican Mike Bohacek.
Michigan City man charged with July 4 murder near Washington Park
MICHIGAN CITY – After two weeks of investigation, a suspect in the fatal shooting of a La Porte man on July 4 near Washington Park was taken into custody by state conservation officers.
Common Council considering rainy day fund for Michigan City
MICHIGAN CITY — Citing the city’s lack of preparedness to continue normal operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Common Council member is calling for the establishment of a substantial rainy day fund.