Northwest Indiana is quickly becoming notorious for the revitalization of its historic downtowns, and the city-center of La Porte, Indiana, is no exception. Click Here for More Photos In the last four years, the blocks surrounding La Porte’s...
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La Porte Family YMCA Brings Community Together at 15th Annual 5k/10k
The low temperatures and strong winds were no match for the scenery and community spirit at the La Porte YMCA’s 15th Annual 5k/10k Run-Walk on Saturday morning. “The wind was a bit of a worry for us today, but running beachside is a good way to...
Asia Day at Indiana University Northwest Celebrates Diversity and Unity
Even if April can’t break Northwest Indiana into warmer weather, the Asian American Student Association at Indiana University Northwest apparently has plans to, judging by the buzz and energy that filled the Gary campus’ student center for the...
Mayor Mark Krentz Delivers Message of Hope at La Porte’s State of the City 2018
Just a stone’s throw from La Porte Courthouse’s historic longstanding bell tower, the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce hosted the State of the City meeting at Best Western on Friday afternoon. For Rita Mrozinski, President and CEO of the La...
NIPSCO Executive Vice President Violet Sistovaris Returns to IUN to Inspire Students and Offer Thoughts on Hot Social Topics
NIPSCO Executive Vice President Violet Sistovaris returned to her Alma Mater on Tuesday evening to deliver her speech, titled “Empowering and Inspiring the Region: A Female Executive’s Journey,” to Indiana University Northwest's campus. “We...
Maple City Ice Fishing Classic Brings Local and Professional Fishing Communities Together
Friday’s “Snowpocalypse” conditions were no match for the fishing spirit of the LaPorte community on Saturday morning, as dozens of local ice-fishers took part in the Maple City Ice Fishing Classic on Pine Lake. “You get the itch, and being...
LaPorte High School Swimmer Abigail Robert Breaks Mom’s Thirty Year-Old School Record
The moment that Abigail Roberts touched the wall in her 50 yard freestyle relay, the explosion of applause and excited screaming was all she needed to hear to realize she had finally broken her school’s 50 yard freestyle record. “It was just...