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Today's Headlines:
- LOCAL: LaPorte's Riley Ott, Drake Gunn head to McDonald's All-Star games March 26
- NATION: At least 1 more day before Mueller report conclusions are released
- REGION: South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg's latest appearance: "The View"
- WORLD: Trump yanks sanctions against North Korea because he likes Kim Jong Un
Libraries 360 mobile classroom aims to educate students, teachers on needed local career skills
Press release provided
The LaPorte County Public Library is adding a mobile classroom. Over the last several years LPCPL has developed a close partnership with county school corporations ... Continue Reading →
LaPorte Physician Network welcomes new cardiologist, family medicine physician and obstetrics/gynecology specialist
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LaPorte Physician Network has recently welcomed three new physicians:
— Dr. Andleeb Bangash, a cardiologist, is now welcoming new patients at 901 Lincolnway, ... Continue Reading →
Chessie Trail Phase 1 dedication is March 29; signage and signals are ready to go
Information from LaPorte Park and Recreation Department
After months of anticipation, the City of LaPorte will dedicate the first phase of the Chessie Trail, a mile-long stretch ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time, March 23
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
March 23, 1919 — The former commandant of the R.O.T.C. at Notre Dame fired a a bullet into his breast at the Ft. Dearborn ... Continue Reading →
Do you have old appliances, meds, oil? Papers to shred? Here’s the 2019 collection calendar
Information from SWD
LaPorte County residents are fortunate to have a Solid Waste District that holds special collections of various items that aren’t accepted in bi-weekly recycling. ... Continue Reading →
Educate yourself on the May 7 primary candidates at 2 forums March 28, April 4
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The League of Women Voters of LaPorte County and the Better Government Study Group will host two Candidate Forums this election season in anticipation of the May ... Continue Reading →
You can help the shelter critters: Next volunteer session is March 26
You can walk the dogs or play with them in the yard, you can pet the kitties in their special cozy room, and more. Come and learn about volunteering at the LaPorte County Small Animal ... Continue Reading →
LaPorte Police mourn beloved K9 Rambo’s End of Watch
March 21 press release from LaPorte Police Department:
It is with profound sadness that the LaPorte Police Department announces the passing of Police Service Dog Rambo “Bo” on ... Continue Reading →
Antonio Serritella, 1997-2019
Antonio Jordan Serritella, 22, of Ocala, FL, and formerly of LaPorte, IN, passed away at 9:25 p.m. (ET) Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Ocala Regional Medical Center. On March 1, 2019, ... Continue Reading →
Can’t you just smell that rich soil? Master Gardeners’ Spring Garden Show is March 23
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Come and be inspired, and bring your kids to be inspired, too. The LaPorte County Master Gardeners’ Spring Garden Show will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ... Continue Reading →
MCPD asks for public’s help in identifying bank robber
Press release from Michigan City Police:
On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at approximately 1:48 p.m., a male entered Fifth Third Bank, 2604 Franklin St., Michigan City. He announced he ... Continue Reading →
Shirl Bietry, 1948-2019
Shirl M. Bietry of Michigan City, IN, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, at Franciscan Health Michigan City.
She was born Oct. 1, 1948, in Michigan City to Ben and Jenny (Smith) Dant.
Shirl ... Continue Reading →
LaPorte man charged with several counts of dealing cocaine out of his house
A Ridge Street resident faces felony charges of Dealing in Cocaine after authorities with a search warrant found drugs and a stolen handgun in his house. Thomas Anderson, 42, is being ... Continue Reading →
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