The 13th annual Tour de La Porte started Saturday morning under foggy skies and high humidity but did not dampen the spirits of the participants and volunteers as they prepared for the various events planned for the day. A half marathon (13.1 miles)...
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Runners and Bicyclists Take Off for Tour de La Porte
City by the Lake Tri Brings Out Talented Athletes to the Area
Just over 200 athletes gathered at Washington Park in Michigan City, IN, Saturday morning for the City by the Lake Triathlon sponsored by Northwest Athletic Club. As the sun slowly rose, a light breeze was blowing as athletes picked up their timing...
Read MoreHundreds Compete During 35th Annual La Porte County Family YMCA Triathlon
Over 330 athletes participated in 35th Annual Triathlon this morning at Soldier’s Memorial Park in La Porte, Indiana. The conditions were ideal and the volunteers and athletes were ready to take on the challenging course over the next few hours....
Read MorePNC Celebrates Graduates at 2014 Commencement
The Purdue University North Central graduation was held this evening at the Valparaiso University's Athletics-Recreation Center (ARC). The class of 2014 conferred 503 bachelor's degrees and 56 associate degrees and 29 master's degrees, including 28...
Read MoreNational Nurses Week Commemorated with Candlelight Vigil
Every year, National Nurses Week focuses attention on the diverse ways America's 3.1 million registered nurses work to save lives and to improve the health of millions of individuals. Tuesday evening, Porter Regional Hospital paid special tribute to...
Read MoreOver $10,000 Raised for Worthy Women at Annual Bowling Event
Worthy Women Recovery held its sixth annual bowling event at Casey Lanes in La Porte. The goal of the event is to raise funds for their Home which is being built on Maple Avenue. Local business, churches and political candidates were welcomed to...
Read MoreRonny Cox Delivers Great Performance at Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Some people may not recognize the name Ronny Cox. If you were to search him and see his numerous credits for television and screen, he becomes immediately recognizable after his breakout role was as the character Drew in the 1972 film...
Read MoreMichelle McCaskey on March Madness
March Madness. This is the time of year in the Midwest, where the transition from winter to spring is on the minds of most people, and spring break is right around the corner, too. In most high school gyms the spring sports are fighting for space and...
Read MoreSnowy Runners Finish the 16th Annual St. Paul Spirit Run 5k
Waking up to snow is a common occurrence for runners this year, and today proved to be no different for the 16th annual St. Paul Spirit Run 5k. Runners completed on a hilly and simple loop course near the school. Despite the temperatures and snow,...
Read MoreLa Porte County YMCA Hosts 7th Annual Indoor Triathlon
While most people were still enjoying a quiet and snowy Sunday morning, a small group of La Porte County Family YMCA members were getting ready to swim, bike and run at the 7th Annual Indoor Triathlon. Despite the field being small, there was great...
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