As our time spent social distancing and staying at home increases, it can be difficult to come up with ways to keep busy. Thankfully, we’ve got a variety of great suggestions to keep you entertained! Animal window visits at Life Care Center...
For more than 110 years, the La Porte County Family YMCA has been a positive force in shaping happy, healthy communities. They’ve seen it in the smiles of children, the wonder of babies’ faces when they swim, the tears shed by seniors who have...
In the wake of state regulations relating to COVID-19, dozens of local businesses have made the difficult decision to cease operations altogether until the dust settles. As many of the establishments are local favorites, the news is sure to...
We published hundreds of articles on the LaPorteCounty.Life Community Section this past year. We were there for the fundraisers, festivals, and special moments. With so much to choose from, we knew it would be a difficult choice, so we rounded up the...
Qubit Networks, a leader in IT networking, security and voice-communication systems, and Surf Air Wireless, a leader in northern Indiana Internet services, will donate more than $15,000 in IT network, phone and Internet services to La Porte Family...
Competitors from across the Midwest and around the world once again flocked to the sandy shores of Stone Lake in La Porte, Indiana for the 39th annual La Porte County Family YMCA Triathlon. The popular race is one of the biggest events for the local...
A seasoned and proven leader, Laurie A. Halaska has more than 16 years of experience working for the YMCA. During her career, she has embraced the Y’s mission and worked tirelessly to further its cause in a number of communities throughout the...
Thursday morning The La Porte County and The Michigan City Family YMCA’s each held a National World Largest Swim event to help kids learn swimming and safety skills. Across the country and globally more than 29 countries and their thousands of...
While school may be out for the summer, the La Porte County YMCA believes learning healthy habits remains an important part of kids’ lives year-round. That’s why the YMCA, along with YMCAs nationwide, hosts Healthy Kids Day each year to promote...