Cleanup of the Zigler Road yard waste compost site has been temporarily put on hold due to equipment damage caused by illegal dumping, La Porte County Solid Waste District Director Clay Turner said. However, the site officially remains closed. A...

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $256,284.00 grant to the Michigan City Municipal Airport. This federal funding under the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will be used to...

So I’m a novice runner. I like to do it, and I’m getting better, but I’m still in what I believe to be beginner status. Why do I say this? I’ve run in 5ks and 10ks. I muddled my way through a sprint triathlon once, so that means I’m not...

BP and the City of Whiting worked together to bring Road to Rio, an exhibit displaying past superstar athletes and future promotion for the 2015 Rio Paralympics and Team USA. Taking place at Whiting's Whihala Beach County Park, the clear skies and...

LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity is moving its ReStore and offices to 225 East Garfield, Street, Michigan City. This is the location formerly occupied by General Rental for many years. A 50% moving sale is being held at the present ReStore...

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) with $300,000 to implement transit-oriented development planning activities for the...

La Porte resident and 2nd Army Lieutenant Christina Cox has led an extraordinary life at a young age. While most young adults go through the trials and tribulations of finding their way in the world and learning their place, Cox was already going...

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that three Northwest Indiana organizations will receive $125,000 each from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. This program is directed by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy...

1st Source Bank was pleased to host a ‘Shredder Day’ this past weekend at its Chesterton South Banking Center. Many people took advantage of this opportunity to shred and dispose of sensitive documents that included their social security numbers,...

With clear blue skies and a calm breeze, no one could have asked for better weather for Purdue North Central’s Chancellor’s Invitational Golf Outing. The perfect weather for this particular golf outing as it marked the final golf outing attended...