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Michigan City Parks Department to host Water Town Park ribbon cutting, Summer Kick Off event
The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department says there are two Park Parties going on Saturday May 31st. From 11-1 the ribbon cutting ceremony for the renovated playground at Water Tower Park will kick off first on the East Side of town. This event is combined with Mayor Angie’s last Move with the Mayor program. Then on the West Side
“Click It or Ticket”: LCSO to increase patrols ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer travel, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to step up patrols to crack down on seat belt usage. From May 17 through May 31, deputies will participate in a national campaign to promote safe driving habits, including seat belt usage. “To kick off the summer travel season, it’s critical
Unity Foundation of La Porte County Opens Search for Next President & CEO
LA PORTE COUNTY, IN—As part of a planned leadership transition, Unity Foundation of La Porte County has officially begun the search for the next President & CEO. The position is now publicly posted by Kittleman & Associates, a national executive search firm specializing in nonprofit CEO and Executive Director searches. This follows Unity’s January announcement that founding President Maggi Spartz
Chesterton town hall now closed to public and to public meetings until early next year
This past Tuesday the Chesterton Park Board held the last municipal meeting ever in a town hall. The remodel of both the meeting room and the fire station is expected to be completed in early 2026. The Town of Chesterton says at the moment, it would appear that most municipal meetings will be held in the Baugher Center (the former
Rittenhouse Village at Michigan City made the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best in Senior Living”
Rittenhouse Village at Michigan City made the BIG TIME NEWS by earning the 2025 U.S. News & World Report "Best in Senior Living" rankings with "Best Independent Living" and "Best Assisted Living" awards. Rittenhouse is honored for this prestigious recognition based entirely on feedback from the people who matter most, our residents and their families. The survey asked residents and family