La Porte: Small town becomes part of something big
Never in a million years would I think that my small town would take part in something so big. On June 5, La Porte played host to a protest in response to the death of George Floyd, a Minnesota man…
LaPorte County News
As economy reopens, officials warn of complacency against COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS – As more and more of Indiana’s businesses open back, the state’s top health official is warning against complacency against the novel coronavirus.
LEAP and EDCMC team up on 3-year-plan to spur growth
La PORTE COUNTY — The economic development authorities representing La Porte County’s two largest cities are again teaming up on a three-year investment campaign to aid in efforts to spur economic growth.
Wanted man spits on deputies, requires multiple tasings and several officers to be arrested
La PORTE – A man already wanted on a warrant and found stumbling along a road near La Porte spit on two police officers, and required multiple tasings and the combined efforts of several officers to finally take him into…
MC Redevelopment Commission nixes land sale for FOP Lodge
MICHIGAN CITY — A parcel of land situated between Barker Middle School and U.S. 20 was the subject of a small protest outside City Hall on Monday.
Blue Chip Casino to reopen on Monday with safety protocols
MICHIGAN CITY — After being closed for three months due to COVID-19, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa will reopen to the public on Monday – at least the casino part – with new safety rules
Orchestra bids farewell to outgoing board members
La PORTE — The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra’s fiscal year ends on July 31. With that, they will be bidding farewell to the following seven members of their Board of Directors.
Grants awarded to La Porte County lakes
La PORTE — Several La Porte County lakes will receive grants to aid in eradicating aquatic invasive plants as well as sediment removal.
Area Briefs
Polish Falcons will hold fish fry