On July 8, the Lakeview Fundays Fireworks lit up the night sky in Michigan City. Even though people parked anywhere from the beach to the Lighthouse Place, most gathered on the sand to watch the display. Vendors walked around selling glow sticks to...
Devour Duneland a New Dining Tradition
Duneland Community and Chamber members are invited to participate in the second monthly “Devour Duneland” event on Tuesday, July 10. A new dine-local campaign, Devour Duneland will offer area residents the opportunity to enjoy lunch and/or dinner...
Onlookers Pack Sidewalks for LaPorte Jaycees Independence Day Parade
Despite the outrageous record breaking temperatures, the sidewalks of downtown LaPorte were packed with onlookers determined to participate in the tradition of the 66th Annual LaPorte County Independence Day Parade, hosted by the LaPorte Jaycees. As...
July’s 2nd Saturday! Features Music Mixing Throughout Downtown LaPorte
2nd Saturdays! July will have visitors roaming and mingling through the downtown to all kinds of sounds of music and art. Several downtown businesses will remain open on July 14th from 5pm to 8pm and feature a unique musician, art or discount for 2nd...
Pie in the Face Benefit Held for Michigan City Salvation Army
On Wednesday night a fun, worthwhile and intriguing benefit event was held at Buffalo Wild Wings in Michigan City. The Michigan City Salvation Army benefited from this Pie-in-the-Face fundraising event. Many members of the LaPorte County...
Michigan City Summer Fest Takes Hat Off to Veterans
Blue skies welcomed the annual Summer Festival parade, which was an immense relief to all. Close to 130 organizations performed and marched from 10th Street down Franklin Street to Ames Field as the city honored veterans of the Iraq War. Lou Weber, a...
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra Matching Fund Challenge
IMPORTANT UPDATE from Marcia Morris, LCSO Board President Through the generosity of orchestra supporters and the assistance of the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, the LCSO board of directors has received donations of $25,000. ...
Study: No-Fat, Low-Fat Dressings Don’t Get Most Nutrients Out of Salads
The vegetables in salads are chock-full of important vitamins and nutrients, but you won't get much benefit without the right type and amount of salad dressing, a Purdue University study shows. In a human trial, researchers fed subjects salads topped...
HannaFest Seeks Crafters and Food Vendors
The annual HannaFest is seeking vendors to sell their arts, crafts, and food items at the Fest on July 21 in the town of Hanna. Hanna is located on US 30 between Valparaiso and Plymouth in southern La Porte County. This is the 23rd annual town...
Student Artists Wanted for Tour de La Porte Award Contest
The La Porte Hospital Foundation is looking for student artists to design an award for half-marathon runners at this year’s Tour de La Porte. The 11th Annual Tour de La Porte will be on Saturday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 26 at Soldiers Memorial...