American Legion Department of Indiana Condemns War Memorial Damage
Last night and this morning, Indianapolis saw another night of unrest in the city. Damage was received to some of our state’s war memorials and monuments. Veterans, especially combat veterans, understand and appall violence as American service members have fought for years to bring down tyranny and maintain our freedoms. We are united as Americans, and will get through this together. But peace must prevail. As many have said, fire met Read more…
Outpatient Covid-19 Testing Site Moves To Franciscan Health Michigan City Hospital
Drive-through pre-surgical and outpatient COVID testing have moved from Franciscan Health’s Homer Street campus to the Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital located at 3500 Franciscan Way. Drive-through testing is taking place at the COVID testing trailer, located in the east parking lot closest to the medical office building (Door B). Hours of operation will be 7AM to noon, seven days a week. Patients must have an order from a Franciscan Read more…
Transporte’s free rides extended through June
La Porte residents can continue riding with Transporte for free through the month of June, according to Manager Beth West. The transportation service began its essential-only free rides following the governor’s “stay-at-home” order. Until now, essential rides included trips to the grocery store, pharmacy and doctors’ offices only. West said beginning June 1, they will now provide transportation to laundromats and the library as well. “Though we must still restrict Read more…
Washington Park Hours Change
A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR DUANE PARRY REGARDING WASHINGTON PARK HOURS We have one of the most popular stretches of beachfront in Indiana right here in Washington Park. With the warm weather we had this past holiday weekend, we had more visitors than expected. Unfortunately, most did not exercise the required social distancing, jamming nearly elbow-to-elbow on the beach and in the main parking lot throughout the day and into the Read more…
La Porte County Fair cancelled for 2020
After careful thought and deliberation, the La Porte County Agricultural Association (the “Board”) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 LaPorte County Fair originally scheduled for July 12 – July 18.“For the last 174 years, the La Porte County Fair has been held without hesitation and the Board is extremely proud of that,” said Steve Mrozinski, Board President. “However, our priority is the safety of all of those Read more…
- Protests, looting continue, lead to more California curfews
Vandalism and destruction continued in California as additional curfews were declared to prevent more violence after vandals torched police cars, broke into stores and clashed with officers in riot gear
NYC police cars plow through crowd, mayor calls for investigation
New York City’s mayor is calling for an investigation after NYPD SUVs overnight drove through a Brooklyn crowd where people were holding a metal barricade.
Attacks on market, aid convoy leave 35 dead in Burkina Faso
Witnesses say unidentified gunmen opened fire at a cattle market in eastern Burkina Faso, killing at least 25 people in the deadliest attack during a particularly violent weekend
Democrats to interview ousted State Department watchdog
It’s part of their investigation into his abrupt firing by President Trump.
Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies
Christo, known for massive, ephemeral public arts projects, has died
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