The attached picture was taken this last week of the Advisory Board of Salvation Army. Those in the picture are: Norma Sabie, Bill Hedge , Barbara Birchfield, Mike Sutton, Bethany Irwin, Greg Irwin, Steve Curry, Dave Troth, Suki Cho, Keith Batzel and...
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Super Boat Race at Washington Park Takes an Unexpected Turn
Originally, I had gone to Washington Park in Michigan City to cover the 4th Annual Super Boat Great Lakes Grand Prix powerboat race. However, an unexpected event had this writer changing her story. It was a gorgeous day at the beach at Washington...
Independent Cat Society Celebrates 35 Years
The Independent Cat Society is celebrating its 35th year as a Not for Profit, No-Kill Cat Shelter in Indiana. We were chartered in the State of Indiana in March, 1977. Through the years the ICS shelter has had many places it called home but we opened...
NIPSCO Lends a Hand for a Greener Beach
Last Saturday, NIPSCO's Environmental Action Team (NEAT) and several local organizations cleaned up about 3,500 pounds of debris during the first annual Michigan City Beaches and Blueways Cleanup. Employees collected trash and debris from the beach...
Steph’s Lemonade Stand for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Members of the community are invited to stop by the Depot for a glass of lemonade in support of the ALS Association of Indiana. Stephanie Komasinski, a nine year-old resident of La Porte is coordinating a lemonade stand to raise funds for the...
Independent Cat Society Celebrates New Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden
The Independent Cat Society (ICS) celebrated the newly-constructed Rainbow Bridge Garden with a Grand Opening Ceremony on June 23, 2012. Lined with memorial bricks and featuring a patio area, benches, and a bridge with colorful flowers, the garden is...
La Porte Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament Gives to Students
The La Porte Hospital Foundation again hosted another successful event at the 24th Annual Healthcare Scholarship Golf Tournament, swinging in support for local students and the community. A full field of 144 golfers and countless volunteers...
Four NWI Leaders Selected for Michiana’s Forty Under 40
On Friday, June 1, 2012, La Porte County was well represented in this year’s Michiana Top Forty Under 40. This award is a collaborative effort to honor 40 young professionals under the age of 40 for their contribution and accomplishments in both...
Postal Workers Gear Up to “Stamp Out Hunger”
With a Local Food Drive on Saturday, May 12 The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) union, in conjunction with the United States Postal Service, the AFL-CIO, and local United Ways will be conducting a one-day food drive nationwide on...
LCSO Matching Fund Challenge
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra Board has raised $25,000 for the community to match for a $50,000 goal. Individuals and businesses are called to rise to this LCSO Matching Fund Challenge. La Porte County Symphony Orchestra provides...