LaPorte County Farm Bureau presents scholarships
LaPorte County Farm Bureau Inc. recently held its summer picnic at Luhr County Park. Former LaPorte mayor Blair Milo, now secretary of Career Connections and Talent for the State ... Continue Reading →
Aviation Camp puts youths’ heads in the clouds
WNLP photos and information by Bob Wellinski
Nearly 70 middle and high school students had an exciting week learning about aviation during the recent LaPorte Municipal Airport ... Continue Reading →
Franciscan Health EMS Academy to offer EMT certification courses in Crown Point and Valparaiso
The Franciscan Health EMS Academy will give students the opportunity to earn their emergency medical technician (EMT) certification at two locations this year, in Crown Point and Valparaiso.
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2019 LPHS grads, please raise a glass of punch to Lester Houseman, John Walker and W.C. Weir
By Fern Eddy Schultz, La Porte County Historian
This year (2019), La Porte High School is celebrating the graduation of its 150th class. There seems to be no definite record of the ... Continue Reading →
400-plus grads celebrate LaPorte High School’s 150th commencement
WNLP photos and story by Bob Wellinski
Sunday’s rains didn’t dim the spirits of the LaPorte High School Class of 2019, as each student shined as they received their ... Continue Reading →
Slicer Megan Reed will play softball at St. Mary’s
Photo and information from LaPorte High School Athletic Office
Congratulations to Megan Reed on signing to attend Saint Mary’s College and play softball. Pictured with Megan ... Continue Reading →
In a surprise move, police officers show up to support Westville grad whose dad died in the line of duty in 2005
WNLP story and photos by Mike Kellems
Nearly two dozen police officers from around the state made graduation day 2019 a special event for one Westville High School senior.
On Feb. ... Continue Reading →
St. Paul’s Preschool closing the curtain after 66 years of educating LaPorte children
Story and photo submitted
A much-loved LaPorte institution since 1956 is closing its doors at the end of the school year. St. Paul’s Preschool has educated generations of LaPorte ... Continue Reading →
LaPorte schools will once again offer free summer meals for kids; here are sites
LaPorte Community Schools will once again offer free summer meals to children 18 years of age and younger starting June 10, 2019.
Menus and serving times subject to change. Please ... Continue Reading →
LP Healthcare Foundation, LP Hospital Auxiliary award $68,500 to local students
Press release submitted
The Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte (HFL) and LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary will award 32 students with scholarships totaling $68,500 at a scholarship reception ... Continue Reading →
