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Local police departments complete crisis intervention training
This past week, several La Porte County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with officers from the La Porte Police Department, Michigan City Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, Steuben County Sheriff’s Department and personnel from the La Porte County E911 Center, attended and completed a 40-hour crisis intervention training (CIT) course. CIT is grant-funded and provides advanced training in dealing with
DNR hosting virtual public meetings to discuss proposed spongy moth treatments
The DNR is hosting two virtual public meetings Monday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to discuss proposed spongy moth treatments. An invasive insect, Spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), causes tree defoliation and kills trees. While open to the public, meetings are geared towards proposed treatment area residents including LaPorte, Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall and Starke counties. To get a list of
First responder, police vehicles receive picture communication boards in Starke County
All first responder and law enforcement vehicles in Starke County will have picture communication boards, according to a social media statement from Starke County Sheriff Jack Rosa. Through a grant provided by the Autism Society of American and Today’s Champions, the Autism Society of Indiana purchased the boards. The communication boards will give police, fire fighters and EMS providers a
Michigan City Chamber of Commerce announces Ambassador of the Quarter
The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) announced Carly Levandoski as the Ambassador of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter of 2022. “I am honored to be the Ambassador of the Quarter!” stated Levandoski. “Whether working as an ambassador or with a client, I remember the line from Mary Poppins, ‘In every job that must be done, there is an
Rotary Club of Michigan City seeks nominees for Alinsky Award
The Rotary Club of Michigan City is pleased to announce it is accepting nominations for the 2022 Paul J. Alinsky Award. This award is presented in honor of Paul Alinsky, who was a past President of the Rotary Club, past Chairman of the Board for the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, and founder of Sentinel Alarm Company. Paul passed away
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LPYMCA Cardboard Boat Adventure Race
Join us on Saturday, March 11th for The LPYMCA Cardboard Boat Adventure Race with La Porte County Family YMCA, Captain
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra 2023 Events
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 50th Anniversary season! 50 years ago the LCSO was a small
Events at La Porte Civic Auditorium
Saturday, February 11th- "Ten" Pearl Jam Tribute from 7:00 PM- 10:30 PM Friday, March 10th- "Jump" Van Halen Tribute from