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La PORTE — A La Porte man who died in World War I was honored during a memorial service hosted by the American Legion Post that bears his name.
PINOLA — Just over two months ago, La Porte County officials were celebrating the opening of a major manufacturer that promised to bring 350 good-paying jobs to a refurbished warehouse facility near La Porte.
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — The final defendant has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges for his role in an international drug ring that centered around New Buffalo, Michigan, and included three La Porte County men, according to federal prosecutors.
MICHIGAN CITY — Michigan City Area Schools will again take part in the USDA Summer Food Service program, providing free meals to children 18 and under, and anyone over 18 enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled.
Sharon Applegate, left, and Tammy Brown, right, from Michigan City women's organization P.E.O., Chapter BA, presented their organization's 2021-22 Daisy Scholarship Award to Taylor Skibinski, a 2022 graduate of Michigan City High School. She will be attending Valparaiso University this fall,…
PFLAG announces return of Pride fest
NW Health-LP a top maternity hospital
Locals named to Trine president’s list
La PORTE — La Porte County Council members are asking the county’s Election Board to have a better system for releasing election results after candidates had to wait hours for numbers on primary night.
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WESTVILLE — Designed to be a place where “limitations are forgotten and differences are celebrated,” the inclusive playground at Bluhm Park is getting closer to completion.
MICHIGAN CITY — The city is considering signing an agreement with Haas & Associates for on-call engineering services, but some members of the Michigan City Common Council expressed their reluctance during a May 17 meeting.
MICHIGAN CITY — No one was injured in a house fire Monday night in Michigan City, and firefighters are reminding the public that keeping doors closed in a fire can stop it from spreading, saving property and possibly lives.
MICHIGAN CITY — John Franklin Miller American Legion Post 37 will again conduct its Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Greenwood Cemetery on May 30 and the public is invited.
La PORTE — The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra has announced the 10 finalists for the 2022 Hoosier Star vocal competition, and four of them are from La Porte County.
Volunteers are invited to join the growing team at Reins of Life in Michigan City, which provides therapeutic horseback riding offering physical, mental, emotional and cognitive benefits for riders and volunteers alike, according to Beth Cortelyou, volunteer coordinator. Reins of Life serves…
LP Utility billing office is drive-thru only
This photo was posted in local newspapers after the entire Salvation Army quarters were painted by AFL painters in only two hours and 20 minutes.
On Memorial Day, 1945, the war in Europe had ended but the fighting in the Pacific continued. Lt. Gen. Lucian Truscott spoke at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery at Nettuno, Italy.
MICHIGAN CITY — A discharge from the hospital or a doctor’s visit can come with lengthy instructions and medication list needed for recovery at home.
MICHIGAN CITY — Michigan City will receive more than $400,000 from the U.S. EPA to assess problems and initiate cleanup plans at several sites around the city possibly polluted by toxic chemicals.
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MICHIGAN CITY — If you thought you heard music and cheers coming from Ames Field early Thursday afternoon, your ears weren’t playing tricks on you.
MICHIGAN CITY – A pedestrian was seriously injured when she was struck by a vehicle early Sunday on Franklin Street on the south side of Michigan City, and police are looking for witnesses to the incident.
CHESTERTON — The South Shore Line has continued to see growth in terms of ridership and ticket sales this spring.
MICHIGAN CITY — After setting a record for visitors and money spent in 2021, promoters of one of the most popular events of the year in Michigan City are looking forward to even better results in 2022.
On Friday afternoon, several La Porte County Sheriff’s deputies responded to assist a case manager in locating a missing and endangered woman and her dog, Delilah. As deputies investigated, the dog showed up, but darted off to an area behind the home, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deput…
LP Rotary’s Quarter Mile of Quarters rescheduled
MICHIGAN CITY — A group of runners who are part of an international effort to promote a more harmonious world will be stopping to spread their message in Michigan City.
No injuries in explosion at steel mill
A team of brass and woodwind players warm up for the Elston High Band. Addie Hall played the clarinet and Bill Pajineau played the trumpet in 1952.
Lions announce scholarship winners
Compiled from La Porte County Sheriff’s Office reports
Acorn Theater under new ownership
NP girls golfers assist in honoring veterans
MICHIANA SHORES — The Dunes Summer Theatre is launching its 2022 season with a dramatic pop rock musical exploring life with mental illness.
MICHIGAN CITY — A 64-year-old Michigan City man charged with 12 felony counts of robbery for allegedly holding up several gas stations, liquor stores and other businesses has agreed to plead guilty.
La PORTE — In divisive times, a group of area religious leaders are getting together to try to bring a new sense of unity and understanding to the community.
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KINGSBURY – Just a week ago, Simone Laneve and Dylan Seely were a happy young couple living with their daughter in a home just south of La Porte. Then everything changed.
ROLLING PRAIRIE — An Idaho man was killed Thursday afternoon when his motorcycle crashed into the rear of an SUV, which was stopped to turn on U.S. 20 in Rolling Prairie.
La PORTE — Making meaningful connections and bringing the world to La Porte County are among the objectives of the Lubeznik Center for the Arts.
La PORTE — At the La Porte County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, the monthly La Porte County WORKS! business report featured Alexandria Moulding Midwest in La Porte.
La PORTE — The women of La Porte First United Methodist Church are adding new events to the eighth annual UMW Fall Arts & Crafts Show, and are hoping more local artists and crafters will take part.
Kids 5-11 can get COVID vaccine booster
NW Health-La Porte Cath Lab certified
Mary Jane posed for this photo in her graduation dress at Fox Park in 1937. The photo was originally in black and white, but someone colored over Mary’s dress with red.
Exploring modern-day Presence of Jesus
Compiled from Michigan City Police Department reports
MICHIGAN CITY — They will be loud and proud when a group of veterans and their supporters stop in Michigan City on their annual 10-day ride across the country to raise awareness and recognition of veterans.
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MICHIGAN CITY — Ceremonies for student-athletes to sign letters of intent with colleges have been common for years, but signing day was a little different on Thursday at the A.K. Smith Career Center.
La PORTE — The La Porte County Board of Commissioners has ordered County Auditor Tim Stabosz to pay overdue claims to County Attorney Shaw Friedman.
MICHIGAN CITY — Area residents heading to Chicago’s Hare International Airport will once again be able to leave their cars behind and take a shuttle bus to catch their flights.
La PORTE — A man was behind bars Thursday after being involved in a traffic crash, running away and later claiming not to be driving; and a warrant has been issued for his grandmother, who claimed she was behind the wheel, according to police.
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