Don Berchem is a man who is the definition of hard work and care. He does everything in his power to make sure the children of La Porte are happy, and that his family is happy as well. He is a family man made to give his best to La Porte and the...
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Michigan City Welcomes New City Gem in North Pointe Pavilion
“This is the beginning of modernizing Michigan City.” Mayor Ron Meer proudly presented North Pointe Pavilion located on 6 On the Lake with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 26, 2015. The brand new building offers a restaurant named Fire and...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Erica White
Teaching is something that comes from deep within the heart. Teaching is a passion, it’s the love of gaining and sending knowledge to those who seek it. For Erica White, an American and AP World History Teacher, teaching is not just a career, but a...
17th Annual Sunflower Fair Brings Family Fun to Downtown La Porte
For 17 years, the La Porte Sunflower Fair has brought people from all over the community together in downtown La Porte. Each year, it gets bigger and bigger with more and more people coming downto support local vendors selling their crafts and...
La Porte Report: Becoming the Hoosier Star of Stars
The 10th anniversary of Hoosier Star brought together six previous adult winners from its past ten years on Saturday, September 12, 2015. The past winners faced off one by one to show off the talent that named them the Hoosier Star in the first...
Checking in with Michigan City Police Chief Mark Swistek
The last time we checked in on Michigan City police Chief Mark Swistek, he was committed to the community living in Michigan City and dedicated to serving them and bringing positivity through his job and interactions. We are happy to report that...
Unity Foundation Celebrates the End of First Stage for Unity Foundation Park with Ribbon Cutting
At the Unity Foundation's official ribbon cutting for their Unity Foundation Park on September 9, 2015, the excitement seemed to be coming straight out of the lake into the hearts of the people. Anxious ears and excited minds absorbed every bit of...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Jamie Miller
When doing everything possible for doing what’s best for the community, the Unity Foundation of La Porte is there on the front lines. For Jaimie Miller, she is on the front lines of giving people comfort and ensuring the wishes of those who seek...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Melissa Kraus
Finding a gateway into someone’s heart is not always the easiest thing to do. It takes care, effort and true compassion in order to be let into someone’s life. It takes a special kind of skill and personality in order to achieve it. If there is...
The La Porte Report: How One Teacher is Bringing a School and Community Closer Together
Positivity is constantly in high demand, especially when negativity seems to be the main focus of society. Erin Parker, an English and Public Relations teacher at La Porte High School, wants to bring positivity to the community and connect the school...