City of La Porte

The Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation is partnering with the La Porte Fire Department to offer free CO alarms to local families in need this Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 10 am until 1 pm at the LaPorte Fire Department, 809 W...

Following another busy and successful month, City of La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said the free COVID-19 testing site will remain at the Civic Auditorium through October.  Dermody said the site, which opened July 1, was set to be at the Civic through...

City of La Porte Fire Chief Andy Snyder, city officials and La Porte firefighters will celebrate the opening of the new fire station with a hose uncoupling ceremony. WHO:   City of La Porte Fire Chief Andy Snyder, City of La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody...

The City of La Porte is the recent recipient of a partnership grant from Horizon Bank, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. Horizon Bank awarded the city $20,000 to make improvements throughout the community. “Horizon Bank has been an incredible...

The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department is holding a volunteer workday to perform annual maintenance on Fort La Play Porte, the community-built playground in Kesling Park. From 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, September 26, volunteers will be...

Two City of La Porte police officers were promoted this week, according to Chief Paul Brettin. Captain Joe Blake has been with the department for 15 years, and has served as a detective, field training officer and field training director. He is also...

A veteran officer of the City of La Porte Police Department retired this week after nearly 30 years of service, according to Chief Paul Brettin. Capt. Dennis Behenna, who was with the department for just over 29 years, completed his service Monday,...

The City of La Porte is encouraging individuals behind on city utility payments to set up a payment plan, according to Clerk-Treasurer Courtney Parthun. Parthun said the City suspended shut offs, penalties for late payments, and delinquency notices...

LA PORTE (Aug. 10, 2020) – After much consideration, the City of La Porte’s first ever Friday Night Live @ La Stitch event has been postponed, according to Mayor Tom Dermody and Director of Development Tom Casey. Casey said the event was created...

La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody today issued an executive order requiring that all customers and employees wear face coverings in retail buildings to help limit the spread of COVID-19.  “Our community has seen comparatively low numbers throughout...