LaPorte County News
DNR properties, including Indiana Dunes, remain open with some restrictions
CHESTERTON — Indiana Department of Natural Resources properties, including Indiana Dunes State Park, remain open for day-use outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking on paved trails, boating, fishing, birding and geocaching.
Public conversations planned for World Creativity and Innovation Week
MICHIGAN CITY — A lot can change in just a few months.
First ship of season arrives at Port of Indiana
PORTAGE — The first ocean-going vessel arrived Monday at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor, officially commencing the 2020 international shipping season.
Area Briefs
La Porte Spring Clean Up postponed
Westville Correctional Facility inmate is first COVID-19 death in Indiana prison
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As La Porte County cases grow, Health Department asks for supplies
La PORTE – As confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to grow both statewide and locally, the La Porte County Health Department is asking for donations of critical supplies.
Michigan City teen seeks plea deal on robbery charge
MICHIGAN CITY — The first of four teenage suspects in a Westside robbery from August has entered a plea agreement with the court.
Dunes Theatre launches online Wednesday event
MICHIGAN CITY — The community might be on lockdown, but Dunes Summer Theatre is still finding ways to entertain audiences with local music acts from the comfort of their own homes.
City, church, businesses say thanks to healthcare workers, first responders
MICHIGAN CITY — As cases of COVID-19 mount across the nation and state, local healthcare workers are being recognized as the heroes of the crisis.