(LAPORTE, IN) - Did you miss any stories this week? Here are the top-5 stories that received the most attention on social media and hometownnewsnow.com last week. HTNN is the #1 source of news and information in La Porte County and neighboring communities.

 

1. Fire Exposes Alleged NIPSCO Grow Pirate

A La Porte area man is accused of stealing from NIPSCO to power his marijuana grow operation.

 

2. Mayor Dismisses COVID Disaster Cartoon

Another cartoon paints disaster from La Porte during the COVID-19 surge hosting a college prep school basketball invitational televised by ESPN.

 

3. Serious Injury Motor Vehicle Accident

A man was severely hurt in a Sunday night collision with a semi-truck near Westville.

 

4. Phony Money a New Year's Eve Downer

A counterfeit $50 bill was used to pay for a Domino’s pizza and tip the delivery driver. 

 

5. Attention Called to Hole in Downtown Sidewalk 

A downtown La Porte business owner is calling for a two feet wide and just over three inches deep hole in a sidewalk to be fixed on Lincolnway and Monroe. 

 

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