City of La Porte

The City of La Porte's Office of Community Development is currently seeking proposals for its Public Services Program funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.  Proposed projects must be able to demonstrate a clear...

The City of La Porte Fire Department is currently accepting firefighter applications, according to Chief Andy Snyder. As the testing procedure occurs just once every two years, Snyder said the time is now for anyone who has been considering a career...

Mayor Tom Dermody today announced and swore in Richard Buell as the new Chief of Police for the City of La Porte Police Department. A La Porte County native, Buell’s policing career began at LPPD. He advanced quickly through the ranks, holding the...

All eyes were on the City of La Porte this week, as Code Enforcement Director Jeff Batchelor presented at the Accelerate Indiana Municipalities Conference in Indianapolis. The conference gathered nearly 700 newly elected municipal officials from...

With snow and sub-zero temperatures coming, Mayor Tom Dermody said the City of La Porte will be opening warming centers for those in need. “While we’ve been incredibly fortunate so far with mild temperatures, harsh winter weather is on its...

City of La Porte Police Chief Paul Brettin today announced his retirement, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.  Brettin, who has served on the department for nearly 30 years, will step down as chief on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. He will remain...

Residents with a sweet tooth should purchase their tins next week for the 11th Annual Downtown Cookie Walk this December, according to City Events & Civic Director Brett Binversie. Collectors' tins for the 2023 Cookie Walk will go on sale...

The nation’s top basketball prospects will once again gather to play at the historic La Porte Civic Auditorium this January, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.  The La Porte Invitational returns for its third year Thursday, Jan. 4...

The nation’s top basketball prospects will once again gather to play at the historic La Porte Civic Auditorium this January, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.  The La Porte Invitational returns for its third year Thursday, Jan. 4...

It’s going to be a Country Christmas at the Civic Auditorium this year, according to Civic Auditorium & Events Director Brett Binversie. Performing their famous Christmas Special at the historic venue on Saturday, Dec. 16 is The Highwaymen Show...