For several years, Sullair has purchased a vintage automobile, restored it, and raffled it to benefit the United Way of LaPorte County. But this time, they took it to the next level – partnering with LaPorte County Career and Technical Education...
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PNC’s Leslie Plesac Earns Volunteer of the Year Award
Leslie Plesac, director of Purdue University North Central - Porter County, has been awarded the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award. The Chamber's Volunteer of the Year Award honors those who actively dedicate their...
Toe Jam Kickin’ It to End Hunger
Saturday, August 18th over 100 people gathered together for a kickball tournament at Lions Field in LaPorte to raise funds for the State Street Food Pantry. The first annual Kickin’ It to End Hunger kickball tournament brought six teams from the...
The Tour de La Porte: Feel Good While Doing Good
The city of La Porte was all a bustle on Sunday morning because the Tour de La Porte was in full swing. This is the eleventh year for the Tour de La Porte, and each year it gets bigger and better. The event, which takes place at Soldiers Memorial...
Rock the Park Lives Up to Its Name
It's official: firefighters know how to have a good time. Rock the Park was held on Saturday August 25, and the event turned out to be an excellent experience. The La Porte Firefighters Association puts on the event each year, and it gets better...
Mayor Blair Milo Discusses Fitness Fridays at Ped Pedal & Paddle Committee Meeting
A positive energy could be felt throughout the boardroom of the NIRPC building. There was a special guest that day as La Porte Mayor Blair Milo was in attendance and discussing Fitness Fridays, an initiative created to promote health and wellness....
NIPSCO Car Wash Raises $1,400 for Local Boys & Girls Clubs
On Wednesday, Aug. 22, NIPSCO employees organized a car wash with a cause at the company's Merrillville headquarters. The volunteer team was surprised by a larger-than-average customer, the Merrillville Fire Department. The car wash raised more than...
3rd Annual Benefit Run: A Great Ride for a Great Cause
Some things are just meant to be. The weather was good, the riding companions were better and the cause was the best! Conditions were perfect for the Valparaiso Firefighters L1124 3rd Annual Benefit Poker Run that took place at Harley-Davidson of...
Lakeshore Paws Partners with Humane Society Calumet Area
Lakeshore PAWS is partnering with the Humane Society Calumet Area to expand its ability to provide quality animal care, adoption services, and community education. Under the partnership, both organizations will remain separate entities, but benefit...
Leadership La Porte County Wraps Up Summer Leadership Camp for Youth
Leadership La Porte County recently completed its 5th annual Summer Leadership Camp for middle school students. Leadership La Porte County Youth camp was held at Kesling Park and the High Ropes Challenge Course at LaLumiere School. Over 80 students...