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Sunflower Fair returns downtown with 100+ vendors
The 27th annual festival is set for Michigan Avenue with food, family activities, a rib cook-off, car show, farmers market, and sunflower contest.
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Venetian Night plans a glowing boat parade on Pine Lake
The La Porte Lake Association lists its second annual decorated-boat parade for 6 p.m. at Pine Lake Ski Beach.
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Farmed & Forged keeps Sundays local
The producers market runs 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Monroe and Lincolnway, with local farms, makers, food, music, and a rotating nonprofit.
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Air Fair breakfast is cleared for takeoff
The La Porte Municipal Airport Air Fair pancake breakfast is listed for Sunday morning as a community fundraiser.
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The downtown market season still has several Sundays left
Farmed & Forged says its 2026 La Porte season continues through late September, leaving more chances to shop small before fall.
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Draft Horse Show marks its 25th anniversary
Hitch and pony teams from around the country are scheduled to compete at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds & Event Center.
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The library calendar is packed for kids, teens, and adults
Upcoming listings include book clubs, early-learning sessions, teen STEAM, a résumé workshop, storytimes, and a cooking demonstration.
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U.S. 35 rebuild remains the big road story
The City says the 2.55-mile pavement and utility project from Boyd Boulevard to S.R. 2 is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
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State scrutiny follows Northwest Indiana power outages
WNDU reports Gov. Mike Braun called for a review of NIPSCO’s preparation and response after widespread, prolonged outages. This is a regional story with local importance.
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