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Portion of Hillcrest Road to close in Ogden Dunes on Saturday
The Ogden Dunes Police Department is expecting a big turnout for Saturday’s Pavilion Grand Opening at Kratz Field. Because of this, ODPD will close Hillcrest Road from the sandtrack to Ogden Road between 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm. Police say to use Diana Road to enter and leave town during that time. There will be a designated area for golf
La Porte Community Schools Honors 31 Retirees with 888 Combined Years of Service to Slicer Students
LA PORTE, Ind. – As the 2025-26 school year winds down in a few weeks, La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) is recognizing 31 staff members retiring this spring, a group whose combined service to Slicer students totals 888 years. The retirees were honored Thursday evening at the district's annual recognition gala, hosted by the La Porte Educational Development Foundation.
Here is your Thursday forecast
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Friday Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Saturday A
MAAC Foundation Celebrates 19 Winter 2026 EMT Academy Graduates
VALPARAISO, IN – The MAAC Foundation, in partnership with Northwest Health, proudly celebrated the graduation of its Winter 2026 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy students during a ceremony Monday, May 18, 2026 at the MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus. The EMT profession requires dedication, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in some of life’s most critical moments. Throughout the academy, graduates
Porter County Roadwork: Church Street in Crocker to close
In Porter County, Church Street in Crocker will be closed at 8 a.m. today, May 21, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. It will reopen at approximately 5 p.m. Friday, May 22. The reason for the around-the-clock closure is a storm sewer installation along Church Street between 1050N (LaHayne Road) and Center Street. Residents of Church Street will

