LaPorte County News

Plaza funding put on hold

MICHIGAN CITY – Three days after a vocal group of citizens voiced concerns over the $11 million price tag for a downtown civic plaza, Mayor Ron Meer and the project steering committee withdrew their request for the City Council to…

Escapee caught after 13 hours

MICHIGAN CITY – About 13 hours after walking away from a work detail at the Indiana State Prison late Wednesday morning, an escapee was captured early Thursday after breaking into a vacant home in Porter County, authorities said.

Escapee caught after 13 hours

MICHIGAN CITY – About 13 hours after walking away from a work detail at the Indiana State Prison late Wednesday morning, an escapee was captured early Thursday after breaking into a vacant home in Porter County, authorities said.