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La PORTE — Stone Lake’s new multi-use trail and shoreline improvements were celebrated with a dedication Thursday on the eve of La Porte’s LakeFest.
CHESTERTON — As of Thursday, an estimated 82 western wildfires had burned nearly 1.7 million acres, and firefighters from across the county have been sent to help, including some from the Indiana Dunes National Park.
MICHIGAN CITY — Family and friends recently celebrated the 70th wedding anniversary of Glen and Elsie Burnson – and on Thursday evening, the couple got a surprise finale to the festivities.
Suspicious death reported in LP
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Indiana juniors won second place in the intermediate Ultimate Burger Grill-Off division at the All-American Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off at the 2021 National Junior Angus Show, July 10-17, in Grand Island, Neb. Standing, from left, are Bryce Hofing of Coatesville; Lilah Doerstler and Raleig…
Church to host rummage sale
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La PORTE — Stone Lake’s new multi-use trail and shoreline improvements were celebrated with a dedication Thursday on the eve of La Porte’s LakeFest.
MICHIGAN CITY — Michigan City’s elected officials, department heads and others with local influence gathered via video conference Wednesday to discuss how to use the city’s allotment of American Rescue Plan funds.
MICHIGAN CITY — A new report on the removal of coal ash from NIPSCO’s Michigan City Generating Station would not only benefit the environment, but have a positive economic and societal impact on the city.
La PORTE — The city of La Porte is inviting residents and visitors of all ages to take part in its inaugural LakeFest this weekend, and to pay attention to street closures and special parking options for the event.
CHESTERTON — The U.S. EPA has issued its final cleanup plan for Area C of the NIPSCO Bailly Generating Facility in Chesterton to prevent coal ash contamination from affecting the nearby Indiana Dunes National Park.
Beach Hazards Statement issued
Beach at Stop 20 closed due to exposed rocks
MICHIGAN CITY — The Unity Foundation of La Porte County has announced the addition of Laura Francesconi, Stephanie Oberlie, Dale Parkison and Seth Spencer to its Board of Directors.
CHESTERTON — The 62nd annual Chesterton Art Fair will be Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-8 at Dogwood Park in Chesterton.
MICHIGAN CITY — During what one organizer calls “a critical time for civil rights and civil rights enforcement,” a group of advocates will meet in Michigan City to help get others involved in the cause.
NW Medical Group adds two doctors
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La PORTE — Safety and predictability are the goals of the Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission, which is charged with managing one of Northwest Indiana’s unique natural resources.
MICHIGAN CITY — An amended COVID-19 Response Plan for Michigan City Area Schools was approved by a unanimous vote of the MCAS Board of Trustees on Tuesday, including mandating the wearing of masks.
La PORTE — COVID-19 cases are back on the rise, with La Porte County downgraded into the yellow level on the state’s virus spread risk map this week.
Frank Leahy (1908-1973) and his family are pictured in 1952. Leahy lived in Long Beach and was the University of Notre Dame head football coach from 1941-43, and 1946-53, with a career record of 107-13-9. His winning percentage of .864 is second best in NCAA Div. I football history, trailing…
MICHIGAN CITY — A scholarship program available to Michigan City High School graduates could soon be expanded to make more city residents eligible.
INDIANAPOLIS — After becoming a victim of the pandemic in 2020, the 2021 Indiana State Fair will open Friday for an 18-day run with a theme of Celebrating the Hoosier Spirit.
LAS VEGAS — Boyd Gaming Corporation, owner of Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa in Michigan City, has announced a strong second quarter with all-time records for companywide operating margins and net income of $113.7 million.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s Build, Learn, Grow scholarship program is extending assistance to pay for a portion of before- or after-school care, or early childhood education for qualified families through March 2022.
The SK&B basketball team is shown here with a basketball award, circa 1930. If you have any information on this team, please contact the La Porte County Historical Society Museum at mbarber@laportecountyhistory.org.
Exchange highlights Footlight
Homes around old St. Anthony rezoned
Michigan City organist Lee C. Meyer will perform during the next session of the Roosevelt Pipe Organ Concert Series on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at Christ Church, 531 Washington in Michigan City. Seating is at noon for the free show, with the concert beginning at 12:15 p.m. and lasting about 45 min…
Summer vacations are still in full swing, and many are looking to RVs as a way to travel to their destination.
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MICHIGAN CITY — Plans are ready for one of the most popular attractions in Michigan City to reopen late this fall, just in time for the holiday season, following extensive ongoing renovation work.
Heartache Tonight, brings an Eagles’ concert experience to Arts in the Park following the 1st Open Mic Night PreConcert at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 29, at Fox Park in La Porte. The tribute band will perform hits four decades, including “Hotel California”, “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, and “Lyin Eye…
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Statistics say that 1 in 3 women globally experience physical and/or sexual violence at the hands of an intimate partner.
La PORTE — The City of La Porte’s Office of Community Development and Planning has announced applications for a program funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant are available beginning Aug. 1 through Aug. 27.
WEST LAFAYETTE — Indiana farmland prices rose to an all-time high in June, up more than 14 percent from a year ago, according to the annual Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey.
La PORTE — La Porte’s inaugural LakeFest this weekend won’t just bring water sports, music, food and fun to the city, it will bring some needed help for the Boys & Girls Club of La Porte County.
South Central grad wins scholarship
South Shore busing from Carrol to SB
Pickford joins Franciscan 400 North team
MICHIGAN CITY — The eighth concert of the 153rd season of the Michigan City Municipal Band will be Thursday in Washington Park.
MICHIGAN CITY — On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Dr. Henry Jekyll’s experiments with exotic powders and tinctures brought forth his other self – Edward Hyde – a sensualist and villain, free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend.
La PORTE — Tensions between two county officials came to a head at Monday’s La Porte County Council meeting, resulting in a recess being called an hour into the meeting.
MICHIGAN CITY — The Michigan City Common Council has called upon Mayor Duane Parry to use part of the city’s American Rescue Plan funds to provide rental assistance for residents.
CHESTERTON — With more weekend events in Chicago and employees beginning to return to their offices, South Shore Line ridership is continuing to grow.
La PORTE — A Chesterton resident whose reckless homicide charge for allegedly killing a La Porte man was upgraded to murder last week, appeared for his initial hearing in La Porte County Circuit Court on Friday.
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MICHIGAN CITY — Lake Michigan water safety was a topic this summer, with at least two drownings, a near-drowning and a lack of lifeguards for Washington Park, but the beach should be a lot safer for the rest of the season.
Bell Telephone Company operators are shown at work at the company offices at 8th and Pine streets in Michigan City in 1947. For more information about this photo, contact mbarber@laporte countyhistory.org.
MICHIGAN CITY — The man charged with the murder of 39-year-old Aaron Luncsford and attempted murder of a 43-year-old Michigan City man – among other crimes – has been scheduled to face a jury beginning Dec. 20.
La PORTE — Two local talents will be in the spotlight when the La Porte City Band performs its next concert Wednesday.
SYRACUSE — Two women suffered second-degree burns when the boat they were on caught fire on a northern Indiana lake on Saturday.
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