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Genealogy research bus trip postponed
LaPorte County News
La Porte County schools will stay open while monitoring COVID-19
La PORTE — School superintendents across La Porte County will be meeting with county officials over the next few days to discuss a coordinated response to the coronavirus.
Ivy Tech, Valpo join colleges suspending in-person classes due to coronavirus
VALPARAISO — Ivy Tech and Valparaiso University will join most other Indiana colleges and universities in conducting classes remotely in response to the coronavirus.
County forms COVID-19 Task Force
La PORTE — La Porte County Commissioners on Thursday announced the formation of a COVID-19 Task Force.
Week of Code celebrated in every La Porte County school
La PORTE COUNTY — Every public school in La Porte County conducted coding activities for every grade to celebrate the annual National Week of Code in December.
Chesterton Feed and Garden Center to hold seed starting program
CHESTERTON — Spring is right around the corner and the change in weather has us all itching to get outside and do a little gardening!
Indiana State Police reminds drivers to stop for school buses
LOWELL — With spring weather arriving, the Indiana State Police would like to remind motorists of the Indiana law concerning school buses, flashing lights, and stop arms.
MC council wants control over riverboat funds
MICHIGAN CITY — City departments wanting to make purchases using casino funds will have to get approval from the Michigan City Common Council going forward if an ordinance introduced on March 3 passes.
La Porte Urban Enterprise Association sponsors business workshop
La PORTE — As a service to enterprise zone businesses, the LaPorte Urban Enterprise Association is sponsoring a workshop on April 2 at 1 p.m. to review tax saving incentives available to businesses that are located within the La Porte…
Organizations receive grants for breast cancer services
EVANSVILLE — Successful sales of the Breast Cancer Awareness specialty license plate has enabled the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust (IBCAT) to award $464,000 in competitive grants this year.