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Lane closures scheduled for eastbound and westbound I-94 for road striping
LaPorte County News
Master Gardeners offer Zoom presentation
La PORTE — The La Porte County Master Gardeners will offer a Zoom presentation, “Plant it well, even when the roots are wrong,” with Janet Macunovich on June 4 at 6 p.m.
Indiana ‘can conduct safe’ elections, but officials still urge voting by mail
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is ready to conduct a “safe and smooth election day,” according to one state official who also urged residents to vote by mail.
LPC officials opposing effort to repeal Obamacare
La PORTE — La Porte County is one of more than 40 communities across America defending the Affordable Care Act, which is facing a challenge in the U.S. Supreme Court.
ISP warden praises efforts to control spread of COVID-19
MICHIGAN CITY — The warden of the Indiana State Prison says protocols implemented to protect the well-being of offenders and staff are paying off.
Hair Cuttery parent ordered to pay back wages and more
VIENNA, Virginia – The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland this week ordered Creative Hairdressers Inc. – operator of unisex hair salons in 15 states – to pay $1.15 million in back wages to more than 7,500 employees.
Franciscan part of national study of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19
MICHIGAN CITY – Franciscan Health is participating in a national study to investigate the effectiveness of convalescent plasma in treating patients infected with COVID-19.
Winski announces run for La Porte County Treasurer
MICHIGAN CITY — Joie Winski, who served the last four years as La Porte County Auditor, recently announced that she will be seeking a different elected office in the June Primary.
Trial date set for man accused of killing baby
MICHIGAN CITY — A new trial date has been set for a Coolspring Township man accused of fatally shaking his baby last year, and of soliciting a gang member to kill two witnesses.
Area Briefs
Maple City Baseball offers 16U team for summer