Marion County resident is first Indiana death attributed to COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS – The first reported death in Indiana from the coronavirus outbreak was reported on the same day the governor announced more measures to control its spread.
LaPorte County News
La Porte County Herald-Argus closing office in response to virus
To reduce risks to our employees, The Herald-Argus office in La Porte will be closed to the public March 16-27.
Man surrenders to police after nearly 12-hour standoff
La PORTE — A nearly 12-hour standoff between a La Porte man and law enforcement ended peacefully on Saturday, according to La Porte Police.
Church Briefs
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Area Briefs
UW Lip Sync Battle postponed
Catholic schools out for 3 weeks in response to coronavirus
MICHIGAN CITY – All Catholic schools in the Diocese of Gary, including Marquette Catholic High School, will be closed for the next three weeks in response to the coronavirus.
La Porte County schools to close
LA PORTE COUNTY — All La Porte County school buildings will be closing down for at least the next three weeks in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
MC man sentenced to 15 years in prison
SOUTH BEND – William Shaifer, 34, of Michigan City, was sentenced in South Bend by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty for possession of firearms by a felon, announced U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II.
Toddler hospitalized after being bitten by family dog
WESTVILLE — A Westville toddler was taken to the hospital Monday after being bitten in the face by the family dog.
Michigan City man charged with murder
MICHIGAN CITY — A Michigan City man who allegedly admitted shooting his mother 12 times on Tuesday morning has been charged with murder, according to authorities.