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.
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DNR to thank volunteers during National Volunteer Week
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 14,000 volunteers across the state contributed more than 132,000 hours on Indiana Department of Natural Resources properties in 2019.
New La Porte Hospital to add medical office building
La PORTE – La Porte Hospital has finalized plans to break ground on a Medical Office Building to be constructed adjacent to the new hospital being built on State Street in downtown La Porte.
Area COVID-19 peak expected in early May and could be ‘a lot lower’
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Furloughs planned at Blue Chip after forced closure, loss of online sports betting
MICHIGAN CITY — Boyd Gaming Corp., owner of Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa, is taking additional measures to mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including furloughing almost all employees.
La Porte County Sheriff’s Patrol welcomes Payne to ranks
La PORTE — A La Porte High School graduate is the newest addition to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division.
Ivy Tech pledges $500,000 toward COVID-19 relief
MICHIGAN CITY — Michigan City’s Ivy Tech campus is expected to get some help dealing with the consequences of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Purdue Northwest employees, students honored
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE — At what has become an annual spring tradition, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) celebrated the fourth anniversary of its founding by honoring faculty, staff and students. The award winners were nominated and selected by their p…
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