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Here is your Monday forecast-have a great week
Today A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low
EXCITING NEWS from the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City Leaping Lemurs!
Lemur Island will soon welcome some new residents: a troop of ring-tailed lemurs recently rescued after being found roaming loose in Texas. Known for their striking, two-foot-long tails marked with 13 black and white rings, ring-tailed lemurs are native to the dry forests of southwestern Madagascar. Uniquely, they spend nearly half their time on the ground—a rarity among lemurs.
May 2026 Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distribution Schedule
Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions for May 2026 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – LaPorte County 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST *While supplies last. Where: Marquette Mall, 201 W. U.S. 20, Michigan City, IN 46360 *This distribution is sponsored by Citizens Concerned for the Homeless and will serve 300 households. Thursday, May 7, 2026 –
Franciscan Health Michigan City presenting free suicide prevention course
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Franciscan Health Michigan City is presenting a free suicide prevention course in June aimed at saving lives. The entry-level question, persuade and refer, or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based on a curriculum developed by the QPR Institute. The course aims to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide
Michigan City Area Schools Announces 2026 Teacher & Employee of the Year Recipients
Michigan City – Michigan City Area Schools is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Teacher and Employee of the Year awards. The program, which debuted in 2024, recognizes five staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve the MCAS community. This year’s recipients include Cindy LoGreco (Elementary Teacher of the Year), Ashley Koza (Secondary Teacher of

