History

The La Porte Civic Auditorium has been a long-standing monument in the community, and a testimony to the rich history and culture of La Porte for decades. Brett Binversie, director of the La Porte Civic Auditorium Meeting and Event Center, called the...

The City of Whiting is definitely a quirky, fun-filled town. With a beautiful lakefront, plenty of industry, and a classic little downtown, the city provides its residents with the best of so many worlds. From summertime to an ice-covered winter,...

Tuesday morning was a momentous occasion at the Hammond campus of Purdue University Northwest where students, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate the life and achievements of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Despite a heavy...

The La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society met at ‘Round the Clock restaurant on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. The annual holiday dinner was enjoyed by members and guests. Following the meal, the committee for the Genealogist of the Year Award was...

Twenty members and guests were present for the regular monthly meeting of the La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society. This meeting was in Meeting Room "A" of the Main Branch of the La Porte County Public Library, and began at the special time of...

Sixteen members and guests were present for the regular monthly meeting of the La Porte County (IN) Genealogical Society at the La Porte Parks Department Building at 250 Pine Lake Avenue in La Porte, Tuesday evening, July 11. The meeting was called...

Passengers who travel on the South Shore Line train between Downtown Chicago and South Bend Airport are in for a real treat later this summer and fall. On select Saturday departures beginning August 5th, volunteer Interpretive Guides with the...

On Tuesday evening, June 13, 2017, the La Porte County, IN Genealogical Society toured Webster Cemetery, in Noble township. With the cemetery surrounded by private property, this was a valuable opportunity to learn about the brave folk whose remains...

The film crew has made their way to the Whiting area! Welcome, History Channel, Accord Productions and Volo Auto Museum! What an amazing 1st Cruise Night of the year this will be... See ya real soon!

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by the president, Dorothy Palmer. Sixteen members and a guest were present. Patricia Harris passed out maps of the cemetery for June's tour. On June 13, at 6:00 PM, we will assemble at Webster Cemetery, just...