On April 24, La Porte citizens braved the chilly weather to gather in front of the La Porte
County Courthouse for Geminus’ annual Candlelight Vigil for Child Abuse. A second vigil was additionally held on April 25 at the Gary City Hall for Lake County residents. Geminus, an Indiana-based social service organization, has sponsored the candlelight
vigil for several years. This was the third year that the vigil was held in La Porte. This year’s ceremony featured remarks on child abuse from Geminus executives as well as several community members. The event was followed by a reception inside City Hall
where soda, meatballs, cupcakes, and other light refreshments were served.
