PNW announces spring semester Dean’s List
WESTVILLE — Purdue University Northwest’s 2020 spring semester Dean’s List recognized 1,810 undergraduate students for their academic achievement.
LaPorte County News
As COVID-19 cases rise, UFCW calls for more protection for frontline workers
INDIANAPOLIS — State health officials on Friday reported 510 more Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and 9 more have died; and one of the state’s largest unions called on more safeguards for workers and customers.
Officials warn fireworks can be dangerous for non-professionals
La PORTE COUNTY — You may not know it from the cacophony outside on some evenings, but it is illegal to shoot off fireworks in La Porte and Michigan City, at least for a few more days.
La Porte officer retires after 22 years of service
La PORTE – A long-serving officer with the City of La Porte Police Department retired this week, according to Chief Paul Brettin.
Judge swayed to accept plea deal for teenage armed robbery suspect
MICHIGAN CITY — A local teen charged as an adult for an armed robbery in March will not be required to serve prison time, the judge ordered Thursday.
City of La Porte condemns two properties
La PORTE – The City of La Porte condemned two unsafe properties this week, according to Mayor Tom Dermody and Director of Code Enforcement Jeff Batchelor.
Area Briefs
Sports Card, Comic Book & Toy Show is Saturday
Anniversary
Harry and Carolee Gardner’s 75th Wedding Anniversary
Horzion Bank’s new PNW scholarship fund honors Dabagia
MICHIGAN CITY — Horizon Bank has created a new, endowed scholarship fund in coordination with Purdue University Northwest to honor a Michigan City native who worked in the banking industry for more than 50 years.
Indiana’s sees unemployment claims rise, COVID-19 cases jump by 500
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 500 new cases of the COVID-19 virus were confirmed in Indiana on Thursday, the same day the U.S. Labor Department reported that nearly a third more Indiana workers filed initial unemployment claims compared to the previous…