According to our reporting partners at WNDU, a lot of prize money could potentially be left on the table if a La Porte County Powerball winner doesn’t step up to claim it soon.
Continue readingLa Porte County extends burn ban, adds Lincoln Township
With dry conditions still posing a fire risk, La Porte County officials have decided to keep the county’s outdoor burn ban in place for now, and expand its area.
Continue readingFatal Crash North of Wanatah Under Investigation by LCSO
On Sunday June 29th at 11:11 AM, deputies responded to the intersection of CR 800 South and CR 900 West regarding a single vehicle crash. The initial on-scene investigation determined the following had occurred:
Continue readingBlood Drive in Wanatah June 26
There will be a blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross in Wanatah tomorrow, June 26th.
Continue readingTri-Township Jr. Sr. High School Chosen as Partner for Careers Program
WANATAH – Tri-Township Jr. Sr. High School in Wanatah has been selected by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning, or CELL, at the University of Indianapolis as a partner high school for the 2025 Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary (P-CAP) program.
Continue readingWanatah House Fire Damages Roof
A morning house fire near Wanatah led to extensive smoke and fire damage in the structure’s attic.
Celebrating 150 years 1865-2015: The Wanatah Sesquicentennial
Don’t miss your chance to join in on the celebration that has been 5 decades and a century in the making. Wanatah is commemorating their 150th anniversary with a weekend long celebration packed full of fun for the whole family. Events include kids rides, a “Times Remembered” historical demonstration tent, and agricultural, genealogy and Wanatah Historical Society displays at the Wanatah School. Wanatah School is located at 309 School Drive, right in the heart of the sesquicentennial activities. Continue reading
Wanatah Library Gets Grant
Officials at Triple J-Mar Petroleum, Inc. recently announced the grant’s recipient. The funds were used to purchase E-Books from Overdrive, one of the nation’s largest e-book providers. The library staff is excited to provide E-Books to the residents of Wanatah and the surrounding areas.
Wanatah Scarecrow Festival Continues, Parade Today
The Wanatah Scarecrow Festival continues today!
The parade begins at 11 a.m. downtown, entertainment will be available all day at Tent B, horse drawn carriage tours begin at 12:30 p.m., the talent show and dress up is at 3 p.m., and a karaoke contest will be at 8 p.m. sponsored by the American Legion Post 403.
