The holiday season has officially begun in La Porte, with the annual Santa parade, which sees Santa himself arriving in this midwestern town to kick-off the season. The La Porte Santa parade is a long-standing tradition that has seemingly been a part...
Mark Schreiber has served as the Park Superintendent since June 2014, after starting with the Park and Recreation Department as Recreation Director in May 2012. As Park Superintendent, he oversees the development and maintenance of 16 parks,...
The historical confines of La Porte’s Civic Auditorium once again played host to one of the city’s most vibrant and beloved events: the Fourth Annual La Pour Brew & Wine Fest. When it began four years ago, the La Pour Brew & Wine Fest was...
The La Porte Lakes make up an integral part of the city and its neighborhoods as it lies immediately northwest downtown. Its healthy waters and scenic views offer naturistic opportunities almost all year round. The Lakes offer excursions for the fall...
The La Porte Sunflower Fair is a one-of-a-kind event that brings rare activities and competitions to the community. This year marked the 20th year of the one-day fair that commemorates the end of summer and celebrates the beginning of the fall...
La Porte County retained its rich historical essence at the Beechwood Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation Dedication on August 15. The course was originally built in 1931, and soon after, the Clubhouse was added in 1950. The demand for a new and...
Jennifer Noll has served as the Human & Community Relations (HR) Director for the City of La Porte for 3 ½ years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University; MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University; SHRM (Society of HR Management)...
La Porte is one of the oldest cities in the region, with a history stretching back to the 1800’s. The city’s soon to be 150-year-old water department, often called the Water Works, is launching a huge campaign to bring a major upgrade to the...
Michael Fraze has served as the Director of the Street Dept. for ten years, before that he was at the Indiana Dept of Transportation for 30 years. Mike is married to Sally, they enjoy camping and spending time with their 5 children and their...
The La Porte County Historical Museum is a great attraction for both visitors and residents alike. The museum allows all of Northwest Indiana to take part in a piece of this great county’s history. They have preserved many works of art, history,...