Ivy Tech to expand course offerings at AK Smith Career Center
MICHIGAN CITY — Ivy Tech Community College and the A.K. Smith Career Center are offering new technology courses designed to meet the needs of employers throughout La Porte County.
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LP officials promise to work with LGBTQ community to make ‘all feel welcome’
La PORTE — The mayor and a spokeswoman for an LGBTQ group seemed optimistic Wednesday after the sides got together in the wake of controversial comments made by a City Council member Monday night.
State coordinating with schools, businesses to provide PPE
INDIANAPOLIS – New resources to make personal protective equipment more accessible to schools, businesses and nonprofits across the state were announced Wednesday as part of the Indiana Back on Track.
Sunflower Fair canceled as pandemic continues
La PORTE – Locals will have to wait until 2021 for the return of La Porte’s annual Sunflower Fair.
Tallian named honorary chair of Weinzapfel’s campaign
EVANSVILLE — In what both candidates are calling a sign of their party’s unity, Democratic Attorney General candidate Jonathan Weinzapfel has named state Senator Karen Tallian as the Honorary Chair of his campaign.
Werner urges citizens to water wisely
La PORTE – With the extreme summer heat, Water Superintendent Tim Werner is reminding La Porte residents to practice “wise watering” when irrigating lawns.
The pond called Came and Went
The corner at the intersection of I and 10th streets in La Porte is probably best known for the activities that reportedly occurred in the Andrew house.
Indiana Farm Bureau to sponsor modified State Fair livestock competition
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Farm Bureau announced it will support youth in agriculture this year through a modified Indiana State Fair 4-H Livestock Competition and Project Showcase, including the exhibitor experience and livestock showmanship competiti…
Area blood drives announced
FORT WAYNE — This July, the American Red Cross and WONDER WOMAN 1984 are joining forces to save the day for patients in need of lifesaving blood transfusions.