LaPorte County News
Budget woes, lack of applicants mean no lifeguards at Washington Park
MICHIGAN CITY – Visitors to the lakefront at Washington Park are advised to swim at their own risk this summer, as the city has not hired lifeguards for the season.
Erosion, social distancing could mean limited access to Dunes National Park beaches
PORTER – Severe shoreline erosion along Lake Michigan has left some beaches in the Indiana Dunes National Park unavailable.
Pax Center resumes Community Meals with carryout meals
La PORTE — The Pax Center will resume its weekly community meals starting Wednesday.
Water safety activist says not having lifeguards ‘will cost lives’
MICHIGAN CITY – A decision to terminate the lifeguard program at Washington Park beach will “cost lives,” according to a man who tracks drownings on the Great Lakes
MCHS grads can walk stage, get pics in caps and gowns, but commencement still virtual
MICHIGAN CITY — It won’t look anything like a traditional ceremony, but Michigan City High School students will be able to walk the stage – but only with social distancing.
Pax Center receives $2,000 grant for food pantry program
La PORTE — A La Porte nonprofit has received a massive boost in its mission to keep families fed in these fearful and uncertain times.
Church Briefs
Beautiful Savior to implement safety procedures when resuming in-person worship
Indiana BMV to renew penalty fees on expired documents on July 1
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana residents with expired driver’s licenses, permits, vehicle registrations or state ID cards have until July 1 to renew them without penalty.
Area Briefs
Public hearing on COVID-19 relief grant