Local photographer Nancy Addie is bringing her art and community to an international spotlight with a stunning entry into a Weather Channel photo contest. Her photo of the Chicago skyline is in the top 5 among thousands of contestants. The contest,...
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Organist Carey Scheck Performs at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel for March
It was Ludwig van Beethoven that said, “Music should strike fire in the heart of man and bring tears from the eyes of woman.” It was organist Carey Scheck that brought Beethoven's passion to the La Porte Hospital Family Chapel. The...
La Porte High School Choir Performs at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel for February
February’s First Friday performance was an exceptional group of students from La Porte High School. Their voices drew a crowd from all over the La Porte Hospital. The Health Care Foundation of La Porte Hospital funds First Fridays as an outreach...
La Porte YMCA Rekindles Old Rivalries at their Vintage Veteran’s Basketball Classic
What does Veteran’s Day and Red Devils Gym have in common? History. The LaPorte County YMCA brought them together to celebrate community, rivalry, and good old-fashioned basketball. Thursday night's game took advantage of a decades-old battle...
MCPD Youth Leadership Cadets Lend a Hand Cleaning Up Washington Park Zoo
While parents and their children searched for napping bears and soaking alligators, the cadets of the Youth Leadership Academy got to see the Washington Park Zoo in another way. They spent their Friday morning cleaning sidewalks and pulling weeds for...
LaPorte Family YMCA Brings Families Together for World’s Largest Swim Lesson
On the morning of June 24th a ring of children surrounded the LaPorte County YMCA pool. They sat on the edge, kicking the cool water with their feet. Not all of them knew they were about to make history but even the babies could sense the excitement...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Eric Jackson
The story of La Porte is filled with unseen heroes passionate about their city. People who go beyond the expectations of their jobs to help their neighbors, in ways we rarely recognize. Eric Jackson works in a humble office on the outskirts of town,...
2016 Michigan City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Michigan City makes St. Patrick’s day a family event with its annual parade. On March 12th 2016 neighbors from all around the region gathered on Franklin St. to celebrate a holiday of merriment and religion. Floats made from several organizations...
La Porte High School Performs “School House Rock”
The snow let up just long enough for the musical talent of La Porte High School to put on a play. Opening night of School House Rock, February 26th, was entertaining for all audiences. Director Thomas Coe chose the cartoon favorite for the creative...