LaPorte County News
La Porte recovery center to open in March
La PORTE — The new La Porte Recovery Center is expected to open in mid-March according to local officials.
MC council votes to waive fees for courthouse expansion
MICHIGAN CITY — Two resolutions waiving hefty fees related to the impending courthouse expansion were passed by the Michigan City Common Council on Tuesday.
Area Briefs
Council, commissioners plan workshops
Discussion Over Dinner kicks off 2020 season
La PORTE — The Discussion Over Dinner conversation series invites the community to attend its first event of the year on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at State Street Community Church.
Holcomb tours Northwest Indiana lakefront, issues executive order
LONG BEACH — After touring erosion damage along Northwest Indiana’s Lake Michigan shoreline, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed an executive order directing state agencies to collect damage information.
Michigan City shooting prompts increased police patrols
MICHIGAN CITY — A 28-year-old Michigan City man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times at a home on the southeast side Monday night.
State certification for Michigan City High’s Compressed Air Academy
MICHIGAN CITY — Michigan City High School students seeking to pursue a career in advanced manufacturing can now graduate as a Certified Production Technician.
Winter Salt Watch aims to keep streams safe
PORTAGE — As winter gets serious, communities across Northwest Indiana have seen ice, snow – and road salt – in recent days.
La Porte County Sheriff’s accepting Merit Deputy applications
La PORTE — The La Porte County Sheriff’s Department is now accepting applications for the position of Merit Deputy.