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Never Too Late: Local Family Receives Posthumous Purple Heart
(La Porte, IN) - When it comes to patriotism, it’s never too late to remember, or to be remembered. This week a fallen La Porte County hero was remembered and honored at a ceremony at La Porte City Hall. On June 19, 1944 Army Private First Class Martin F....
City of La Porte hosts annual “Cheeseburger in Paradise” event for community fun downtown
The City of La Porte invited the community for another edition of their Friday Night Live events. Local residents came to celebrate the “Cheeseburger in Paradise” event downtown on Friday, August 9. The name is a homage to the Jimmy Buffett song and came into fruition as a tribute to the legendary artist.
Perrigo recalls 16,000 cans of baby formula
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — More than 16,000 cans of baby formula are being recalled due to levels of Vitamin D above the maximum level permitted. The FDA says the Perrigo company formulas were sold in several states, including Indiana. Health officials say short-term consumption is unlikely to cause adverse health effects for the vast majority […]
Recorder Rewind: Indiana Fever at the 2024 State Fair
Check out photos from the 2024 Indiana State Fair featuring members of the Indiana Fever!. The 2024 Indiana State Fair continues on until Aug. 18 (closed on Mondays). For tickets to this year’s state fair, click here. Contact multi-media & senior sports reporter Noral Parham III at 317-762-7846 or...
New Distribution Center Coming to 39 North
(La Porte, IN) - Developers are wasting no time taking advantage of improvements along US 39 North. Plans for a new distribution center were announced at Monday’s La Porte City Council meeting. IST Logistics is in the final planning stages of an 81,000-square-foot facility. Headquartered in Hammond, the company...
Study Says Indiana Has the Worst Early Education System in the Country
Creating a solid early educational foundation is an important part of a kid's journey through school. Parents put a lot of thought into choosing the "right" elementary school, high school, and even college, but the importance of a quality preschool can't be overlooked. A recent study ranked the country's best and worst early education systems, and the report card was NOT good for Indiana.
Three local writers named to 2024 Indiana Authors Awards shortlists
The 2024 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards has announced the shortlist of books eligible for top honors in eight of its literary categories. Fifty-two books written by Indiana authors and published in 2022 and 2023 have been shortlisted. All winners will be announced by Aug. 22. Locally, two...
Indiana parents 'failed to treat' 12-year-old daughter's diabetes leaving her to die in her bedroom
Alice Ruby Bredhold, 12, was found dead on the floor of her bedroom at her family's home in Evansville, Indiana, on July 4, according to an affidavit obtained by NBC affiliate WFIE
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