Category Archives: LaPorte County

Sledding in Northwest Indiana
It can get boring during the Pandemic during the winter months, however Sledding happens to be a socially distant activity for Family Fun in Northwest Indiana. In spite of the Pandemic, we suggest getting out and having some good, clean outdoor fun. Here’s a list of places to go sledding for your winter pleasure. Sledding…

Indiana Seniors Over 70 May Register for Covid Vaccine
The ISDH just announced that vaccinations will begin for persons age 80 & older on Tuesday January 13th. Residents age 80 and older can self-register for a vaccine appointment starting at 8:00 AM CST on January 13th by going to ourshot.in.gov. (Please Note: The registration website will NOT go live until 8:00 AM…

LaPorte Winterfest 2021 Announced
The annual WinterFest, returns in late January with some New Activities. Changes have been made to the Annual Winterfest due to restrictions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. There are events available for everyone even though It will look and feel different than in the past. This Annual Event is hosted by…

Indiana Seniors Over 80 May Register for Covid Vaccine
The ISDH just announced that vaccinations will begin for persons age 80 & older on Monday, January 11th. Residents age 80 and older can self-register for a vaccine appointment starting at 8:00 AM CST on Friday, January 8th by going to ourshot.in.gov. (Please Note: The registration website will NOT go live until 8:00…

Your COVID-19 Update for Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties
From cities to rural towns, people need to stay informed on where COVID-19 is spreading and to understand how it could affect families, commerce, and travel. It can be difficult and time consuming to follow new cases found each day and the total number of cases and deaths in Lake County, Porter and…

Lake, Porter and Porter County Covid Test Sites
More NWIndiana Testing Sites Announced Current Covid Conditions are by far the most challenging time that any of us has spent. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered so many aspects of our lives. The concept and realization that things are just going to be “normal” again is something that is hard to comprehend. Yes,…

Downtown Cooke Walk Is ON ! Laporte Indiana
Visitors can fill their very own LaPorte cookie tins on Sat, Dec 12th as part of the 6th Annual Downtown Cookie Walk. The event starts at 10am at the Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce, Tins cost $10. Cookie Tins Must Be Picked up by 3:30 pm TODAY, Thursday Dec. 10th! at…

LaPorte County Covid-19 Is Code Orange
Across the State of Indiana and LaPorte County, cases, deaths and hospitalizations from Covid-19 have reached new alarming highs in the past few days. The Governor has instituted some new restrictions that are incorporated herein and he has given discretion to local health departments to take other such actions as are necessary to address…

Michigan City Announces Snowflake Parade
With the Holiday Season quickly upon us, many thoughts turn to the holidays and the Snowflake Parade. The Mayor’s office of Special Events and the Michigan City Fire Department are proud to announce the return of Michigan City’s Snowflake Parade. The parade will take Place on Saturday, December 5th with a 4;00 kickoff. The route…

Early Voting Has A Huge Turnout
The weather is nice, the lines are long, and early voting has turned out to be a huge success. There have been long lines all day long with lines surpassing three sides of the Administration Building in downtown Valparaiso. “The lines have been long at all Early Voting locations in Porter…