Election Board president resigns amid controversy
La PORTE — Amid accusations of improper handling of absentee ballots in last week’s primary election, the president of the La Porte County Election Board has resigned.
LaPorte County News
No new cases of COVID-19 reported in La Porte County
La PORTE — While state health officials on Tuesday reported 430 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 more deaths, there were no new cases reported in La Porte County
Area Briefs
Lane closures on I-94 in La Porte County begin
SNAP benefits can be used for online food ordering, delivery
INDIANAPOLIS — As of June 3, SNAP recipients in Indiana can use their Hoosier Works EBT cards to purchase groceries online for pickup or delivery at two approved retailers – Amazon and Walmart.
MC, ex-mayor Meer sued by city police officers for defamation
MICHIGAN CITY — The same actions that led to criminal charges against former Michigan City mayor Ron Meer, and which likely cost him re-election, are now the basis for a civil lawsuit against the city by four police officers.
Indiana casinos can start to reopen as soon as Monday
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana casinos can reopen their doors as soon as Monday under coronavirus safety plans they’ve submitted to state officials.
Candidates call for investigation of primary ballot ‘discrepencies’
La PORTE — The La Porte County Prosecutor’s Office is conducting a preliminary review of the handling of absentee ballots in last week’s primary elections after several candidates raised concerns.
Michigan City man bitten by police K-9, arrested after police pursuit
MICHIGAN CITY – After leading police on a lengthy chase before his tire was blown by police Stop Sticks, a Michigan City man tried to run but was brought down and bitten by a police K-9 and arrested, police said.
Religious services offer silver lining to IDOC inmates during pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS — Relative to life and operation within correctional facilities, opportunities for religious practice and needs are sometimes limited.