MCPD Chief: No excuse for George Floyd’s death
MICHIGAN CITY — Michigan City Police Chief Dion Campbell publicly denounced the actions that led to the death of George Floyd, a black man killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis.
LaPorte County News
Franciscan moves COVID-19 testing site back to main hospital campus
MICHIGAN CITY – Michigan City residents will now have two places to get tested for the novel coronavirus, both on the south side.
MC mayor explains ‘swim at own risk’ decision
MICHIGAN CITY – As Washington Park is readied for its second weekend after opening for the holiday, the city is explaining why lifeguard stands will again be empty.
175th annual La Porte County Fair officially canceled
La PORTE – There will be a 175th annual La Porte County Fair, but it will come a year late after organizers on Friday announced the cancellation of this summer’s event.
Yoga in the Gardens planned for June
MICHIGAN CITY — Yoga in the Gardens hosted by April Fallon begins on June 11 at Friendship Botanic Gardens at 9:30 a.m.
Voters urged to return absentee ballots
INDIANAPOLIS — With the June 2nd Primary Election only a few days away, Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding voters to return their absentee ballots – and they have multiple options.
Area Briefs
Bleck Road bridge over I-94 to be closed
Blue Chip Casino announces massive layoffs due to COVID-19 ‘uncertainty’
MICHIGAN CITY — Just six months ago, Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa management and employees celebrated 20 years in Michigan City. How times have changed.
Man, woman arrested on drug and firearms charges
La PORTE — A South Bend man and woman were on drug and firearms charges after a traffic stop.
Aggressive driving to be target of increased police patrols in La Porte
La PORTE – If you plan to be driving in La Porte next month, you might want to avoid driving too aggressively.