Caitlin Vanlaningham

Prestin Butcher, an extraordinary sixth grader at Boston Middle School (BMS) got a special gift from his classmates. BMS was bedecked with colorful pieces of origami artwork for him. Origami cranes, specifically. Over the past few weeks many of the...

In the parking lot of the Michigan City Police Department, there was a battle commencing. Hoses, buckets, and sponges (oh my!) were in full swing as the Michigan City Police Department squared off with the Michigan City Fire Department and Michigan...

The weather couldn’t chill the warms hearts of those that came out on Friday evening to participate in the Community Peace Walk in Michigan City. The walk was organized by 24-year-old Michigan City resident James Vance as an answer to the recent...

The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce announced today the launch of their Chamber Marketplace, giving local Chamber Members unprecedented marketing opportunities and exposure.   Members can now have a Chamber Marketplace account utilizing...

As the summer came to a close, and the air was crisp and scented with fall, the doors to the Pottawattomie Country Club in Michigan City opened to welcome and host the Inspiring Women Luncheon. Many lovely ladies (and a few brave gentlemen) came out...

Saturday night was a grand night for singing at La Porte Civic Auditorium. Hoosier Star was taking place there that evening, and the everyone in attendance was ready for some delightful ear candy. The vocalists dressed to impress and performed all...

I sat in at a small table inside David's Delicatessen in New Buffalo, Michigan. Across from me was a unique and lovely individual. Her hair was dark, her smile was bright, and she wore a most excellent pair of very high-heeled sandals. Ladies and...

The city of La Porte was all a bustle on Sunday morning because the Tour de La Porte was in full swing. This is the eleventh year for the Tour de La Porte, and each year it gets bigger and better. The event, which takes place at Soldiers Memorial...

It's official: firefighters know how to have a good time. Rock the Park was held on Saturday August 25, and the event turned out to be an excellent experience. The La Porte Firefighters Association puts on the event each year, and it gets better...

A positive energy could be felt throughout the boardroom of the NIRPC building. There was a special guest that day as La Porte Mayor Blair Milo was in attendance and discussing Fitness Fridays, an initiative created to promote health and wellness....