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In response to the inordinate amount of trash and debris that has been set out around  town in recent weeks, Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch has deployed multiple Michigan City departments to  assist the Refuse Department in addressing its...

Think of an Olympic swimming pool, 164 feet in length, 82 feet in width, and 9 feet deep, filled with approximately 660,000 gallons of clean, clear, chlorinated water. Now imagine 1,442 Olympic swimming pools, laid end to end—basically a concrete...

The Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park expected to breakground in 2025 is significantly closer to fruition as a result of a $750,000 grant from the HealthFoundation of La Porte. “The Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground...

Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb sat down with GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann for a legacy interview reflecting on his eight years of service as governor. With his term concluding in January, Holcomb shared heartfelt memories, celebrated...

On the evening of Monday, December 9, the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) hosted Mayor of La Porte Tom Dermody’s fifth state of the city address at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. City officials, local business owners, and elected...

The Town of Chesterton presented 21 of its municipal employees with longevity awards at the annual Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 7. These 21 employees represent 340 combined years of experience and institutional knowledge: 30 YEARS JAMIE COPOLLO,...

With cold temps and snow in our near future, please be mindful of maintaining the integrity of the this year's concrete projects. This includes removing snow on a regular basis and avoiding the use of salt and chemical de-icing agents. Here's a...

City of La Porte Civic & Events Director Brett Binversie this week announced his resignation from the City, according to Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber. Binversie, who has served in his role for the last 10 years, will step down following the...

 Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch urges the citizens of Michigan City to check on family, friends, neighbors, pets, and especially the elderly during extreme weather to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe.  If you or someone you know in...

The City of Valparaiso has named Paul Sommer as its Good Neighbor recipient for 2024, recognizing his exemplary commitment to the community. “Paul Sommer sees a need and works to fill it, benefiting so many, including the local running community,...