Ken Layton, Kenny as he is widely known, has spent 46 years of his life in public service. He will officially retire at the end of this year, when he completes a term as La Porte County Commissioner. Layton won’t miss the estimated 500 plus pancake...
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A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Cindy Berchem
Cindy Berchem grew up in La Porte and learned to swim at the La Porte County Family YMCA, never imagining that one day she would be the executive director of the nonprofit organization. She took the position six years ago. Berchem graduated from the...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Sonshine Troche
Sonshine Troche has used her unfortunate life circumstances to fuel a positive drive to advocate for women who have faced similar circumstances and desperately need hope. Troche is passionate about her mission to “empower, educate and equip women...
Two Michigan City Families Celebrate Ownership of New Habitat Homes
Double dedication ceremonies were held Sunday afternoon for two newly constructed houses on Michigan City’s west side that were recently completed by the La Porte County Habitat for Humanity organization and volunteers. The new home of Tracy...
Kids’ Posters Promote Humane Treatment of Animals
Michigan City Mayor Ron Meer and Councilman Chris Schwanke visited the Michiana Humane Society in Michigan City at 4 p.m. Monday to tour the facilities and receive copies of four posters designed by kids during a Safe Harbor after-school enrichment...