Press Releases
New YMCA Location Announced in La Porte: Almost 40-Acre-Site Planned Near Fox Memorial Park
LA PORTE, Ind. – May 27, 2026 – The La Porte County Family YMCA, Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) and the City of La Porte are thrilled to announce the planned new YMCA in the city of La Porte will be located adjacent to Fox Memorial Park, creating a connected destination for health, wellness, recreation and community gathering in the heart of La Porte. The Truesdell Avenue location, 38+ acres that allow for future expansion and additional amenities, was selected after careful evaluation of potential
Salvation Army Hosts 11th Annual Donut Eating Contest
La Porte County - May 26, 2026 - The Salvation Army serving La Porte County invites the community to its 11th annual Donut Eating Contest, taking place Friday, June 5 at Blue Chip Casino Stardust Event Center, Michigan City. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the contest beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Admission is free and open to the public. One of the most anticipated highlights of this year's competition is the return of reigning champion Ben Bachmann, representing Phi Delta Kappa and Michigan City Area Schools.
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
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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