ISA Youth Leadership Camps for 2020 cancelled
La PORTE — The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association has announced that a decision has been made to cancel this year’s ISA Youth Leadership Camps for 2020.
LaPorte County News
Lions give back to local heath care heroes
La PORTE COUNTY — What do Lions do? They serve their community in many different ways.
La Porte Hospital brings coronavirus testing in-house
La PORTE — La Porte Hospital can now process tests on-site for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
NIPSCO offers home energy efficiency tips
MERRILLVILLE — With Earth Day celebrations happening this week, NIPSCO wants to remind customers of key ways to help save on energy costs and increase comfort while spending more time at home.
NIPSCO announces environmental grant winners
MERRILLVILLE — NIPSCO has announced the recipients of its 2020 Environmental Action Grants – 15 local organizations that advocate for the environment in northern Indiana.
Area Briefs
Compost site to reopen
Virus may have been in Indiana for weeks earlier than believed
INDIANAPOLIS — Another 394 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Indiana, bringing to 12,438 the total number of Hoosiers known to have the novel coronavirus.
MC teen charged with robbery wants bond reduced
MICHIGAN CITY — A Michigan City teenager accused of robbing a man at gunpoint last month has asked the court to reduce his $25,000 cash bond and release him to his mother’s custody.
Sullair gets new CEO and will be part of new corporate structure
MICHIGAN CITY — Sullair, a producer of compressed air solutions since 1965, has announced that Charlie Takeuchi has been named president and chief executive officer.