La Porte earns high marks in national rankings
The City of La Porte received national recognition from USA Today and Bottom Line Magazine for its quality of place, history, scenery, recreation and affordability.
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Elkhart county block grants underway
Elkhart County’s Vibrant Communities Block Grant program is now accepting submissions for proposals, with the goal of enhancing the county one neighborhood block at a time.
Elkhart County Area Guide released
Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau released its 2025 area guide featuring events, destinations, historical milestones and new amentites in the county this year.
Little BIG Idea Grant announces winner
Elkhart’s Little BIG Idea Grant program awarded $500 to Rebekah Whirledge of Goshen to fund her idea of a Halloween book giveaway event.
Business recognition nominations open
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is looking for outstanding individuals and businesses in the community for their 2025 Business Recognition Awards.
Elkhart’s Quilt Gardens earn recognition
Elkhart County’s Quilt Gardens earned Best of the Best recognition from the American Bus Association’s Destinations, a travel guide to destinations across North America.
Little BIG Idea Grant program returns
Elkhart County is seeking submissions from community members for its Little BIG Idea Grant program that awards micro-grants to fund ideas for events, projects and gatherings.
Mascots for Chicago White Sox, Harlem Globetrotters to be inducted into hall of fame June 18
The mascots for the Chicago White Sox and Harlem Globetrotters will be inducted into the National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting June 18.
Former La Porte Hospital will be demolished
Now that La Porte’s new $125 million hospital is open, there’s no need for the building it replaced.
U.S. migration report shows people continue Midwest exodus
High taxes, more affordable housing and better job prospects are chief reasons more people are leaving the Midwest, a study revealed.
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