Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo virtually joined state and local officials today to announce the Eastside Economic Recovery and Mobility District as Indiana’s sixth 21st Century Talent Region, a statewide...
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Blair Milo remembers former Indiana Senator Dick Lugar
I was a rising high school senior when Senator Lugar’s leadership first fanned the spark of love for this country I’d begun to discover through Girls State. By getting to join a symposium of ideas with fellow students, hosted by Senator Lugar and...
Teresa Ludlow Brought Laughter and True Commitment to the City of La Porte
It’s hard to put into words all that Teresa Ludlow, who recently passed, was to so many people. Even referencing her in past tense is its own challenge. As I think to times I would describe Teresa to those who didn’t know her I’d say, “Teresa...
Be Thankful For and Honor Those in Public Service
With all of the discussion and actions that are being had regarding police, criminals, victims and violence -- some of which is constructive, some of which is not -- as part of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day I thought I'd share a personal story to...
Mayor Blair Milo Looks Back at 2014, Asks “What’s Next” for 2015
As we wrap up another year it’s common place to review and celebrate the accomplishments and momentous occasions of the previous year. The City of La Porte has much to celebrate as 2014 comes to a close, but a major contributor towards our...
Independence Day
1776 by David McCullough is one of my favorite books. McCullough does a fantastic job of detailing the military and political odds that were against General Washington and the Colonial leaders, and even though it is a lengthy read, it is an amazing...