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Exciting and Spooky Events at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum
Veteran's Free Day is on Thursday, October 13! In honor of Navy Founding Day, on Thursday, October 13, all veterans and active duty military are welcome to come to the museum free of charge. For free admission, a form of ID is required to show that you are a veteran or active military member. Acceptable forms of ID include: Affairs Card, Indiana Veterans Card, VFW, American Legion, and Driver's License with Veterans ID. La Porte County Historical Society Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 18 at
Northwest Health - La Porte Offers Community Education Getting Started with a Plant-Based Diet
La Porte, IN – Join clinical dietician Stephanie Thomas, MHA, BS, RD, CDCES, from Northwest Health – La Porte to learn a fun and practical approach to incorporating plant-based diet practices into your lifestyle. This free program will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the Pine Lake Conference Room at Northwest Health – La Porte, 1331 State St. in La Porte. This program is for those interested in simply reducing their consumption of animal foods or in changing their diet completely by
LCSO Announces 34th Annual Drayton Family Children's Educational Concerts
La Porte, IN- The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) will be presenting their 34th Annual Drayton Family Children’s Educational Concerts on Wed., Oct. 12, at La Porte’s Civic Auditorium.Music Director, Dr. Carolyn Watson, will be on the podium leading the musicians of the LCSO on this date. There will be three performances: 9:30 a.m., 11:10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.A special fanfare, composed by Rick DeJonge and commissioned by Garry & JoFran Bendix, will have its world premiere at these
Northwest Health - La Porte Holding Annual Memorial Service for Children
La Porte, IN – In recognition of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Northwest Health – La Porte is inviting families to attend a special gathering to honor the memory of their children who have passed away through miscarriage, stillbirth or other causes. National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month occurs every October. During the entire month, many organizations across the country host similar events to honor and remember those who have lost a child during pregnancy or in
Kalk-Castro Joins Indiana CPA Society Leadership Council
Michigan City, IN – 9/26/2022 – Gretchen Kalk-Castro, a certified public accountant and director with CLH, CPAs & Consultants, recently joined the Indiana CPA Society Leadership Council. The Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) is a statewide association representing nearly 7,000 CPAs that advocates for the accounting industry through education, ethical standards, and government relations. “This is an important and exciting announcement for both Gretchen and our company. Gretchen’s presence will be a great
Back by Popular Demand: Northwest Health - La Porte to Offer Mammograms & More Once Again
La Porte, IN – Due to the community’s positive response to the hospital’s first Mammogram & More special event held in June, Northwest Health – La Porte will be hosting another Mammogram Marathon from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 at the hospital. During this special event, woman age 40 or older receiving their annual screening mammogram that day will be offered a bit of fun and extra pampering with complimentary treats, mini-manicures and mini-massages. “We know that mammograms are the best
Introducing the 2022 Hoosier Star Award Recipients
La Porte, IN - The 17th Annual Hoosier Star competition took place on Saturday, September 17th at the Civic Auditorium in La Porte. Ten finalists competed for the title of "2022 Hoosier Star" in the Youth and Adult divisions. "This year's Hoosier Star was incredibly competitive," said LCSO Executive Director, Tim King. "Every finalist performed beautifully in front of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra." The finalists hailed from six different communities and performed before a live audience as well as
Congratulations to the 2022 Historians of the Year!
The 2022 Historians of the Year were honored at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum last Tuesday. Congratulations and thank you to Greg Fruth, Mark Williams, and the Peter C. and Charlene J. Kesling Foundation for all their achievements in preserving and promoting the history of La Porte County.
Unity Foundation Matches Donations During ''La Porte County Gives''
MICHIGAN CITY, IN — Unity Foundation of La Porte County is celebrating 30 years of impacting our community by hosting La Porte County Gives, a 30-hour fundraising event between September 30 and October 1, 2022, at laportecountygives.net. In addition to the 30-hour online giving period, donors may contribute in person at the Unity Foundation office until noon on September 29. Donations during these time periods will be matched in proportion to dollars raised, and participants will share an additional
Northwest Medical Group Expands Cardiology Services
La Porte, IN – Northwest Medical Group interventional cardiologists, Anshuman Das, M.D., FACC, FASCAI and Fahd Syed, M.D., MPH, FACC, recently added a new office in the medical offices adjacent to Northwest Health – La Porte, located at 1331 State St., in La Porte. Both will continue to see patients in their Valparaiso office. Dr. Das uses a multi-modality approach to treat cardiovascular conditions. He has a special interest in structural and valvular heart disease and the use of catheter-based minimally
La Porte County Businesses and Non-Profits Continue to Donate Meat to Local Food Pantries
(LaPorte, IN) – Sept. 16, 2022 – Ten LaPorte County businesses and non-profits have partnered to provide local, 4-H-raised protein to more than 30 local food pantries and soup kitchens as part of Operation Feed LaPorte County – a mission that has been dedicated to distributing local meat to the hungry for nearly 10 years. This year’s distributions continue! On Friday, September 16, Operation Feed LaPorte County was able to donate an additional steer to ten food pantries and soup kitchens throughout the
The Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announce Fall Lunch and Lead Speaker Series
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest (PNW) have announced the Fall 2022 Lunch and Lead Speaker Series. Lunch and Lead is a virtual speaker series designed to help community and business leaders develop knowledge and skills while raising awareness of best practices from other leaders across Northwest Indiana and beyond. “Leadership is highly valued for both business and personal success. It has been said that you can’t be what you can’t
Greg Fruth, Mark Williams, and the Peter C. and Charlene J. Kesling Foundation Honored at Historian of the Year Program
The La Porte County "Historians of the Year" for 2022 will be honored on Tuesday, September 20. The meeting will be held at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum at 7:00 PM. Honorees will be recognized for their work in helping to promote and preserve the history of La Porte County. The 2022 "Historians of the Year" are Greg Fruth, Mark Williams and the Peter C. and Charlene J. Kesling Foundation. Greg Fruth will be honored for his many years in education at La Porte High School and teaching local
PNW Recognized Among Best Midwest Universities by U.S. News and World Report
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is recognized for its campus diversity and several undergraduate programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Monday, Sept. 12. PNW is ranked in the top 20 of Midwest regional universities for campus ethnic diversity. Among only public institutions, PNW ranked third. Enrollment data shows PNW’s undergraduate population is over 25% Hispanic or Latino and almost 11% Black or African American. The U.S.
South Bend International Airport Passengers Reminded to Arrive Early, Ahead of Season's First Notre Dame Home Game
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for increased passenger volume at South Bend International Airport (SBN) this weekend and is reminding all travelers to arrive two hours before their flight. “We’re thrilled that football is back and look forward to celebrating alongside the many Notre Dame fans expected to depart South Bend after this weekend’s home opener,” Indiana TSA Federal Security Director Aaron Batt said. “We recommend travelers arrive in plenty of time
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La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Announces Adult Certification Program for Welding
La Porte, IN – The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership in conjunction with Ivy Tech Community College and New York Blower are pleased to announce a new program launching in La Porte this fall. This project is a true collaboration of efforts between numerous partners such as the La Porte Community School Corporation, Center of Workforce Innovations and the City of La Porte. Over the past three years, LEAP’s Workforce Taskforce, working closely with our employer partners and stakeholders, have
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Maki Precision Machining, LLC Opens in La Porte
LA PORTE, Ind. - Maki Precision Machining, LLC. plans to open in La Porte at 720 Boyd Boulevard. The company has purchased the new location and is preparing to equip the manufacturing space. "The City of La Porte prides itself on being a business-friendly community. We consistently work with businesses both big and small and strive to make sure opening here is an efficient and enjoyable experience. We know communities across the country are competing for this type of development and we have no problem
Quincy Development Begins Construction in the Thomas Rose Industrial Park
Quincy Development begins Construction in the Thomas Rose Industrial Park Quincy Associates Industrial Development has broken ground in the Thomas Rose Industrial Park in La Porte, Indiana. This speculative development will begin with the construction of a 150,000 square foot building that can house either one or multiple tenants. The building is designed to be expandable to 300,000 square feet if so desired. The 23-acre property is located in the heart of the Thomas Rose Industrial Park along the new
Dermody Announces Agreement with Rural King to Open in La Porte
May 11th, 2020—Rural King, America’s Farm and Home Store, has announced plans to open in La Porte, Indiana by March 2021. The new store will open in Maple Lane Mall, 1340 West State Road 2. Significant renovations to the 221,000 sq. ft. structure are scheduled to begin in early spring. Although other tenants are not identified at this time, renovations to additional tenant spaces will be completed as a part of this project. La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said, the rehabilitation and renovation of this area will
Downtown La Porte Gets Community Treatment with Help of La Porte County Family YMCA & LEAP
The City of La Porte and the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) have been working to revamp the downtown district and have partnered with the La Porte County Family YMCA to make it happen. Recently, local businesses began making improvements and investing in their property, so it only made sense for the YMCA and LEAP to get out and start beautifying the city with the help of the community. Groups headed out from the 618 Plaza to surrounding blocks to paint, pick up trash, sweep, rake, pull
21st Annual Sunflower Fair in Downtown La Porte
The Sunflower Fair celebrates its twenty-first year in the heart of Downtown La Porte on Saturday, Sept. 21. The festival that celebrates community and creativity will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will last until 4:00 p.m. This unique festival is situated along beautiful Michigan Avenue between Lincolnway and Noble Street. With over 130 craft and specialty vendors, the Sunflower Fair is one of the largest area festivals. Attendees can eat delicious food from a variety of non-profit organizations and local
La Porte Farmer's Market Announces New Managers
The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) is excited to announce that they have been selected to manage the La Porte Farmer’s Market for the 2020 season. LEAP is the organization formed through the partnership between the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce and the Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation earlier this year. “We are very excited the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association (LPUEA) has chosen LEAP to coordinate the market. The Farmer’s Market is a tremendous initiative
La Porte and Sullivan Named INspire Idea Competition Recipients
Today, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership and the Heart of Sullivan Main Street organizations as recipients of the INspire Idea competition at the Great Lakes Regional Main Street Conference. “It was exciting to see the creative ideas that came out of our Main Street organizations," said Jodi Golden, Executive Director of OCRA. "These projects demonstrated a definite need, but will also improve quality of life for residents and
Flaherty & Collins Properties Announces Updated Plans For The Strand A $35M Mixed-Use Development
Flaherty & Collins Properties has announced The Strand, a $35M mixed-use development, will start construction next month. The City of La Porte Redevelopment Commission selected Flaherty & Collins Properties last year to build a 200-unit multifamily development in the heart of the City’s NewPorte Landing redevelopment project. “The City of La Porte is very excited to be partnering with Flaherty & Collins through this development, said Mayor Mark Krentz. “Flaherty & Collins Properties has a long history of
INspire Idea Competition Selects Five Finalists
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced five Indiana Main Street organizations as finalists for the INspire Idea competition. “I am excited to see what these five organizations present at the conference in the coming months,” Crouch said. “It is always inspiring to see the original ideas communities come up with to highlight the uniqueness of their area.” The goal of the competition is to encourage the Indiana Main Street network of communities and
GLPCC and GLEDC Forge a New Alliance Designed to Grow La Porte's Competitive Advantage
In an effort to build a high-functioning, multi-faceted economic development and business support center, the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Greater La Porte Economic Development (GLEDC) Board of Directors agreed recently to combine expertise under one umbrella and form a new alliance. The new alliance will continue to operate chamber of commerce and economic development functions independently with oversight from the two boards of directors, but will share staff,
LEAP News
- La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership Announces Ready2Work Childcare Voucher Program
- Resort Apartments Expansion Sought
- Patrick Industries Announces Plans to Open a New Facility in La Porte, Indiana
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership with 5-Star Accreditation
- Quincy Development begins Construction in the Thomas Rose Industrial Park
- Dermody Announces Agreement with Rural King to Open in La Porte
- Downtown La Porte Gets Community Treatment with Help of La Porte County Family YMCA & LEAP
- La Porte and Sullivan Named INspire Idea Competition Recipients
- INspire Idea Competition Selects Five Finalists
- Flaherty & Collins Properties Announces Updated Plans For The Strand A $35M Mixed-Use Development
- GLPCC and GLEDC Forge a New Alliance Designed to Grow La Porte’s Competitive Advantage
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