Kalb Award goes to Ed Merrion
La PORTE — Michigan City’s Ed Merrion was selected as the recipient of the ninth annual Ned E. Kalb Community Leadership Award at the annual meeting of Purdue Extension La Porte County.
LaPorte County News
Crazy Legs Race Series offers virtual race
La PORTE — Crazy Legs Race Series wants you to stay active during this situation so we will be hosting a TP 10k Virtual Race.
Red Cross Indiana Region to host virtual volunteer training
INDIANAPOLIS — In response to COVID-19 concerns, the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross has shifted its in-person classes to virtual classes to ensure trained volunteers are available to provide vital services.
Michigan City schools awarded $182K grant for teacher development
MICHIGAN CITY — The Indiana State Board of Education met virtually Tuesday and approved disbursement of additional career ladder grant money, with Michigan City schools the largest recipient.
Indiana stay-at-home order extended to May 1
INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana’s COVID-19 death toll reached 500 and confirmed cases topped 10,000, the governor announced the state’s stay-at-home order will be extended to May 1.
Sheriff Boyd re-elected trustee of Indiana Sheriff’s Youth Ranch
La PORTE – La Porte County Sheriff John Boyd has been re-elected as a trustee of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch, a non-profit academy under development in Brazil, Indiana.
MC woman killed in crash on U.S. 12
BURNS HARBOR – A Michigan City woman was killed when the car she was riding in collided with a semi truck Wednesday morning in Burns Harbor.
Thatcher to face jury on aggravated battery charge
MICHIGAN CITY — A former Michigan City mayoral candidate accused of breaking his girlfriend’s jaw and tooth during a domestic dispute in February has been scheduled to face a jury.
MC Common Council extends COVID-19 restrictions
MICHIGAN CITY — The citywide curfew and business restrictions established in the mayor’s April 7 executive order have been approved and extended by the Michigan City Common Council.
Area Briefs
Pioneerland pork chop dinner postponed