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LaPorte County 4-H Fashion Revue results
The LaPorte County 4-H Fashion Revue was held on Friday, June 28th at the Westville High School. Informal or Casual Wear – Champion – Paige Bannwart. A-Honors – Paige Bannwart, Chloe Fasshauer, Mary Minich. A’s – Kaitlyn Duttlinger. Free Choice – Champion – Leah Eskridge...
The LaPorte County Health Department has issued a Swim with CAUTION Advisory for a number of Lakes-read below
The LaPorte County Health Department has issued a Swim with CAUTION Advisory for a number of Lakes. Read below for the details. Thank you City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department for the update. The LaPorte County Health Department has issued a Swim with Caution Advisory for the water in Pine Lake off Waverly Road (Ski Beach) and Kiwanis-Teledyne Park. The water tested Tuesday showed above satisfactory bacteria levels in those locations. All areas of Stone Lake tested well within the satisfactory range. The water will be retested on Friday with results available by noon Saturday. Under the Swim with Caution, the Health Department recommends patrons avoid swallowing water and shower immediately upon returning from the lake. Individuals with open wounds or decreased immune system function should avoid the affected waters entirely. For more information, contact the Health Department at 219-326-6808 x 2200. Beach conditions can also be tracked at https://portal.idem.in.gov/BeachAlert.
High-speed chase on I-94 ends with 2 arrests, charges in NW Indiana
PORTER, Ind. - A high-speed chase on I-94 ended with the arrest of two men Saturday in northwest Indiana. At approximately 1:30 a.m., an Indiana State Trooper observed a gray Toyota SUV traveling eastbound on I-94 near the Porter/LaPorte County line at an "extremely high rate of speed," with neither headlights nor tail lights on, police said. The vehicle was clocked at over 110 mph as the state trooper attempted to catch up, but the SUV continued to pull away, passing another vehicle on the shoulder.
2 arrested after high-speed chase in northwest Indiana
PORTER/LAPORTE COUNTIES, Ind. (WNDU) - Two men are facing charges after a high-speed chase over the weekend in multiple northwest Indiana counties. An Indiana State Trooper was patrolling I-94 near the Porter/LaPorte County line on Saturday around 1:30 a.m. when he saw a gray Toyota SUV heading east at an extremely high rate of speed without any headlights or taillights on.
Indiana: Two Men Arrested After High-Speed Chase on I-94 and U.S. 20
LaPorte County, IN – Indiana State Police arrested two individuals following a high-speed chase on I-94 and U.S. 20 early Saturday morning. At approximately 1:30 a.m., Trooper Nicholas Isajczuk reportedly observed a gray Toyota SUV traveling over 110 mph without headlights or tail lights on I-94 near the Porter/LaPorte County line.
Police chase ends with driver, passenger arrested
LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — Two men are in the LaPorte County Jail after leading police on a chase early Saturday morning. The chase started around 1:30 a.m. on I-94 near the Porter and LaPorte County line. A trooper saw a Toyota SUV driving at an extremely high speed...
Red, Wine and Brew in Full Swing this weekend
Red Wine and Brew, Local Heroes Benefit is excited to bring nationally known, country superstars, to LaPorte, Indiana on June 28th, 29th and 30th of 2024 to Headline the Red Wine and Brew, Local Heroes Benefit for First Responders of LaPorte County. Saturday, 6/29. This local heroes benefit is held...
1st Source Bank honored as top employer for new grads
1st Source Bank was named to Forbes' list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads. The South Bend-based bank, which has branches in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, was one of 400 organizations the national business publication recognized as top employers for recent college graduates. It ranked 312th on the list that was based on metrics like wages, benefits, working conditions, flexibility, opportunities for career advancement, inclusion and company image.
LaPorte County Museum planning Trail Creek exhibit and Car Show
The LaPorte County Historical Society Museum is planning a Trail Creek history exhibit and a car show in July. The Trail Creek History Pop-Up will run from July 2 through July 31 at the three-story history museum at 2405 Indiana Ave., Suite. 1. "Learn about Trail Creek in the sixth...
Franciscan Health Michigan City sponsoring Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run
Proceeds to fund maintenance for lifesaving AEDs in emergency vehicles across LaPorte County. Franciscan Health Michigan City is again teaming up with Bolt for the Heart and the Play for Jake Foundation to sponsor the annual family walk/run, this time to raise funds to maintain life-saving automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in law enforcement vehicles.
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