Porter County, Ind. — The driver of a semi ended up in jail after refusing to pay her toll and then giving false information to an Indiana State Trooper, according to the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post. On Tuesday, June 30, just before 11 a.m. a.m., an Indiana State Trooper was dispatched to the Portage Barrier Toll Plaza located

News Release by Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department: Liberty Township – As our community prepares to celebrate our nation’s Independence this Fourth of July, Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department encourages everyone to enjoy the holiday safely and responsibly. This year marks a significant milestone honoring 250 years of our nation’s Independence. As the excitement builds over the next couple of

U.S. 35/Indiana Ave has reopened between State Road 2/Lincolnway and Maple Ave in the City of La Porte after a full road reconstruction in that section. It remains closed farther south between Kingsbury Ave and South Ave so through traffic should continue to use the detour of U.S. 6, S.R. 39 and S.R. 2

La Porte, IN – The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) today announced that Erik Nelson, Business Development Manager, will be leaving the organization to accept the position of Operations Director at the Northwest Indiana Forum. During his tenure at LEAP, Erik has been a valued member of the team, leading the work of the Workforce Task Force, working directly

EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...   * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. Daily high temperatures in the 90s.   * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio.   * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Thursday evening.   * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.