On July 3, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) along with the Traveling Vietnam Wall made their way to visit Purdue University North Central. Even before walking through the event gates, visitors stopped to take pictures of the gigantic...
Caitlin Vanlaningham
Michigan City Summer Fest Takes Hat Off to Veterans
Blue skies welcomed the annual Summer Festival parade, which was an immense relief to all. Close to 130 organizations performed and marched from 10th Street down Franklin Street to Ames Field as the city honored veterans of the Iraq War. Lou Weber, a...
Steph’s Lemonade Stand for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Members of the community are invited to stop by the Depot for a glass of lemonade in support of the ALS Association of Indiana. Stephanie Komasinski, a nine year-old resident of La Porte is coordinating a lemonade stand to raise funds for the...
Zumba with Tom Coe Celebrates One Year
This year has been one of positive changes for Tom Coe. Last June he earned a license to teach Zumba Fitness classes and became the first male instructor in Northwest Indiana. He began teaching classes in La Porte and now sees over 100...
La Porte Community School Corporation Board Vacancy
The La Porte Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees is seeking applicants to fillthe position vacated by Mr. Adam Schoff. The Board will accept applications from June 25, 2012 through July 9, 2012. All applicants are to submit a notice...
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra Matching Fund Challenge
IMPORTANT UPDATE from Marcia Morris, LCSO Board President Through the generosity of orchestra supporters and the assistance of the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, the LCSO board of directors has received donations of $25,000. ...
La Porte Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament Gives to Students
The La Porte Hospital Foundation again hosted another successful event at the 24th Annual Healthcare Scholarship Golf Tournament, swinging in support for local students and the community. A full field of 144 golfers and countless volunteers...
HannaFest Seeks Crafters and Food Vendors
The annual HannaFest is seeking vendors to sell their arts, crafts, and food items at the Fest on July 21 in the town of Hanna. Hanna is located on US 30 between Valparaiso and Plymouth in southern La Porte County. This is the 23rd annual town...
Ivy Tech Northwest Michigan City Pejic Campus Appoints Soria as the New Vice Chancellor/Dean
Soria selected to take the helm of Michigan City Pejic campus Ivy Tech Community College Northwest has named Rick Soria as vice chancellor/dean of the Michigan City Pejic Campus. As vice chancellor/dean he will be responsible for the daily...
Student Artists Wanted for Tour de La Porte Award Contest
The La Porte Hospital Foundation is looking for student artists to design an award for half-marathon runners at this year’s Tour de La Porte. The 11th Annual Tour de La Porte will be on Saturday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 26 at Soldiers Memorial...