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LaPorte County News
Banking on college grads
HAMMOND – A big donation to Purdue University Northwest from a consortium of local banks is aimed at helping create viable careers opportunities for future graduates while also attracting future talent to work at those banks.
‘Bringing Nature Home’ awards program applications due
VALPARAISO — Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the ninth annual “Bringing Nature Home” Awards program.
IDNR talking turkey
INDIANAPOLIS — State wildlife officials are looking for volunteers to count wild turkeys and their offspring this summer for its annual inventory.
Area Briefs
Pressel receives top ranking from Indiana Chamber
La Porte County Public Library Events
Week at a glance at the La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave.
Friendship Botanic Gardens holds La Vie en Rose Garden Ball
MICHGAN CITY — Over 300 people attended Friendship Botanic Gardens’ fourth annual fundraising event “La Vie en Rose Garden Ball” at Blue Chip Casino on June 8.
Ire, investigations over bar ‘raid’
MICHIGAN CITY – The mayor’s office and Indiana State Excise Police are investigating the late-night “inspection” of a local tavern that led to a firestorm of outrage on social media over the involvement of Michigan City Police officers.
LP fireworks canceled after worker injured
La PORTE — The La Porte Jaycees were forced to cancel their annual fireworks celebration that was scheduled for Wednesday night after a worker injury occurred at the La Porte County Fairgrounds.
Public-private group to oversee central plaza
MICHIGAN CITY – Renderings of the design for the central plaza slated for Michigan City’s downtown, as well as the plaza’s expected construction and operation costs, have become prominent in local news over the past few weeks.