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Purdue Extension- La Porte County offers walking program
Michigan City Common Council works out plans for virtual meetings
MICHIGAN CITY — In an attempt to keep city government running during an unprecedented public health emergency, the Michigan City Common Council gathered via Zoom video conference Friday to try a new meeting format.
Indiana Farm Bureau donates to food bank in response to COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Farm Bureau has donated $5,000 to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana to help provide food to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor says stay home for two more weeks after Indiana death toll tops 100
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If you see price gouging, Indiana AG says report it
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana residents are beginning to complain about merchants charging exorbitant prices for toilet paper, food, cleaning products and other essential items during the coronavirus pandemic.
County school districts adjust to school closure
La PORTE — School districts across La Porte County are adjusting their schedules in response to Governor Eric Holcomb’s announcement that schools will be closed through the end of the school year in order to contain and mitigate the community…
Mayor placing max occupancy limits on LP retailers
La PORTE — With the number of local confirmed COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody is asking the city’s shoppers and retailers to do their part to help stem the coronavirus’ spread.
Man charged with killing his mother ordered to undergo mental health evaluation
MICHIGAN CITY — A Michigan City man who allegedly admitted to murdering his mother early last month has been ordered to undergo two mental health evaluations.