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Here is your Thursday forecast
Today Sunny, with a high near 76. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Friday Sunny, with a high near 77. Friday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high
Overnight lane closures scheduled for I-94 in La Porte County
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between U.S. 421 and U.S. 20/35 (mile marker 34-40) during the hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. over the next two weeks. Lane closures will first occur for two evenings beginning on or after tonight Thursday, August 20.
Vino al Fresco Wine Festival is on for this Saturday! WIN 4 TICKETS and a LIMO RIDE-SEE BELOW
Chesterton, IN – The Duneland Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the 6th Annual Vino al Fresco Wine Tasting Festival will take place as planned this Saturday, August 22, from 5 to 8 PM in Thomas Centennial Park. After a difficult week for the Duneland community, the Chamber is looking forward to bringing people together for an evening
Dunebrook Welcomes Kimberly Smith as New Executive Director
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Dunebrook, Inc. is pleased to announce Kimberly D. Smith, MSW, as its new Executive Director. Smith brings more than 30 years of nonprofit experience and more than 25 years of leadership experience serving children, families, and communities throughout Northwest Indiana. “We are very excited to have Kim leading Dunebrook,” said Dunebrook Board President Sarah Konieczny.
Franciscan Health Michigan City offering new Mako SmartRobotics shoulder replacement surgery
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health Michigan City is now offering shoulder replacement surgeries using the new Stryker Mako robotic-arm-assisted surgery system. Mako SmartRobotics expanded its technology into shoulder replacement with the limited-market launch of Mako Shoulder in 2025 and a full commercial launch in early 2026. Franciscan Health Michigan City is the first hospital in Northwest Indiana to use

