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LaPorte County News
Bringing creativity to the streets
MICHIGAN CITY – Amid a spirit of excitement and appreciation, the fourth annual SculptFusion Open House allowed guests to hear more about four new large art pieces, part of the rotating exhibit of public sculpture, unveiled in the Uptown Arts…
Celebrating La Porte County’s educators
La PORTE — The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) brought the community together in celebration of this year’s new teachers.
Residents says drivers were routinely ignoring the rule
MICHIGAN CITY – Although a no-parking rule is already in effect for the south side of Fogarty Street, a lack of signage indicating as much has caused residents and visitors to continue parking along that curb for years.
No injuries as boat crashes into pier
MICHIGAN CITY – A pair of boaters escaped injury after their boat ran into the Washington Park pier on Saturday night and they were rescued by a Coast Guard crew and Michigan City firefighters.
Area Briefs
Ellen Firme to showcase work of MC artist
Reins of Life to hold volunteer training session
MICHIGAN CITY — Reins of Life will hold a new volunteer training session on Aug. 15.
Bonus for the big cats
MICHIGAN CITY – The 11th annual Great Lakes Grand Prix is expected to bring more than $12 million to the local economy when final figures are tabulated, but the Michigan City Zoo has already received an unexpected gift.
Giving away a little history
MICHIGAN CITY — The Michigan City Senior Center is providing community members a free slice of history.
Sheriff’s department to patrol for drugged, alcohol-impaired drivers
La PORTE — The La Porte County Sheriff’s Department is joining about 230 law-enforcement agencies across Indiana and thousands nationwide in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization.