Dan Petreikis

The City of La Porte, Indiana’s Capital for the Day, Celebrates Patriotism and Pride at Annual Fourth of July Parade

The City of La Porte, Indiana’s Capital for the Day, Celebrates Patriotism and Pride at Annual Fourth of July Parade The City of La Porte swelled with patriotic pride this year as the La Porte Jaycees presented the annual Fourth of July Parade, inviting area residents to “Spend the Fourth in La Porte.” The largest Independence Day parade in the state, the La...

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Michigan City YMCA Celebrates Grand Reopening of Tucker-Babcock Pool with World’s Largest Swim Lesson, Community Cookout

Michigan City YMCA Celebrates Grand Reopening of Tucker-Babcock Pool with World’s Largest Swim Lesson, Community Cookout The long wait for the reopening of the Michigan City Family YMCA pool is over, and just in time for the official start of the summer season. The YMCA celebrated the reopening of the pool this week with a bang - by hosting a community cookout and an...

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La Porte Economic Development Corporation, American Renolit Work Together to Bring Jobs, Money to Region

La Porte Economic Development Corporation, American Renolit Work Together to Bring Jobs, Money to Region   The La Porte City Council voted unanimously yesterday in favor of approving a resolution to use enterprise zone investment credits within a Tax Increment Financing District in a deal with local company American Renolit, a manufacturer of...

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La Porte Chamber of Commerce Hosts Luncheon to Welcome New Hospital CEO Ashley Dickinson

La Porte Chamber of Commerce Hosts Luncheon to Welcome New Hospital CEO Ashley Dickinson The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce invited business leaders to gather at the Best Western Plus La Porte Hotel and Conference Center to welcome the incoming La Porte Hospital CEO Ashley Dickinson and to hear her speak about her plans for the...

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Maple City Grand Prix Finale Wraps Up Weekend of Fun in La Porte

Maple City Grand Prix Finale Wraps Up Weekend of Fun in La Porte Bright sun, gentle winds and blue skies greeted hundreds of people lining the sandy beaches in La Porte this weekend as the annual Maple City Grand Prix came to a close. After a delay of race on Saturday due to rough water caused by higher-than-usual...

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Weekend of Fun and Speed as Powerboat Racing Continues on Saturday at Fifth Annual Maple City Grand Prix

Weekend of Fun and Speed as Powerboat Racing Continues on Saturday at Fifth Annual Maple City Grand Prix What is 16 feet long, weighs 1,100 pounds and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in under four seconds? If you answered “Formula 1 Racing Boat,” you are correct, and you just might have been at the fifth annual Maple City Grand Prix in La Porte....

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La Porte Hospital Hosts Blessing of the Hands Service to Close Out National Nurses Week

La Porte Hospital Hosts Blessing of the Hands Service to Close Out National Nurses Week Developed by the American Nurses Association, National Nurses Week is a time to celebrate and recognize nurses working in all the many fields of the health care profession. It is celebrated each year, beginning with National Nurses Day on May 6th and...

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Business and Community Leaders Gather to Hear 15th Annual La Porte State of the City Address

Business and Community Leaders Gather to Hear 15th Annual La Porte State of the City Address Dozens of representatives from local businesses gathered at the Best Western Plus La Porte Hotel and Convention Center to hear about recent achievements and upcoming plans to improve the city of La Porte. The event, sponsored by 1st Source Bank,...

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Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting, Looks Back at 2016 and Plans for Future

Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting, Looks Back at 2016 and Plans for Future Representatives of the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce invited dozens of local businesses to their annual report, acknowledging and celebrating the hard work and dedication of their members throughout the previous year. The annual event was held...

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A Sentimental Performance at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel

A Sentimental Performance at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel One of the most wonderful things about living here in northwest Indiana is the many and varied ways that local businesses find to connect with and provide enjoyment to the community they serve. The First Friday in the Chapel series is a long-standing...

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