The Ogden Dunes Police Department reminds you that summer parking restrictions are currently in effect. All vehicles parked within the restricted area must display a valid 2021 beach area parking permit. If you are having guests this holiday weekend, please stop in and get temporary parking permits. Temporary Permits for this weekend will cover the entire weekend including Monday May 31st All parking permits are available at Town Hall Monday thru Friday from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. If you are unable to stop into town hall during these hours, please call 219-762-4125 to make arrangements get your permits. Vehicles parked within the

KRUEGER MIDDLE SCHOOL 2001 Springland Avenue Wednesday, June 2 2:30-5:30pm BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL 319 E. Barker Road Saturday, June 5 9:00am-12:00noon Sign up by NOON on Tuesday, June 1st at https://educateMC.net/vaccine HealthLinc will be offering the Pfizer vaccine at these clinics for anyone age 12 and above. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please bring ID and health insurance card (if you are insured) with you. Your follow-up Pfizer 2nd vaccine dose appointment will be scheduled at the time of your first vaccine.

On any given day, more than 90 percent of motorists can be found wearing their seat belts. Unfortunately, the small percentage of people who choose not to buckle up make up a disproportionate amount of the fatalities that occur every year on Indiana roads. It is a concern that the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is working to address this spring by participating in the national Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign. Now until June 6, deputies will be out in greater numbers seeking to educate motorists about the importance of wearing a seat belt. The high-visibility patrols are paid

Memorial Day Holiday Schedule The Refuse Department will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021 to observe the Memorial Day Holiday. Trash and Compost pickup will resume on Tuesday, June 1st , and the normal pickup day will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.

As we are seeing more vaccinations, and COVID numbers decreasing, Mayor Duane Parry is pleased to announce City Hall will be open for business once again! Beginning Tuesday June 1st, City Hall will be opening for business. We will however continue the use of masks in common areas covering the mouth and nose and suggest proper social distancing. Of all things that occurred to us in 2020, the City was placed in a position to move all City meetings to “Zoom” based on pandemic restrictions. The positive result was more citizens became involved and began tuning into the meetings and

A record of more than 1,800 Purdue University Global graduates worldwide took part in virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday (May 22). It marked Purdue Global’s 10th commencement since its formation in 2018.   Six ceremonies were streamed live throughout the day. Graduates, who were recognized by their name, degree and photo, received a cap and tassel, PG Proud sign, Purdue For Life gift and celebration props before the ceremonies.   Degrees were awarded from the schools of Business and Information Technology, Education, Health Sciences, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Concord Law School. https://www.concordlawschool.edu/about There were 854 bachelor’s degrees,

Northwest Health has announced recipients of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing at both Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health – Starke. Lori Bridegroom, RN, an Emergency Room nurse at Northwest Health – Starke was nominated by a patient who was anxious and fearful during her first time being a hospital patient. The patient shared that Lori’s calming manner and kindness calmed her nerves. Her nomination noted that, because of Bridegroom’s outstanding nursing care she’d gladly choose Northwest Health – Starke for her healthcare needs in the future. When given the award, Bridegroom was thanked for providing excellent

Ambrose Lester has joined the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City team with the help of Horizon Bank to center on housing initiatives. As Economic Development Coordinator, Lester will initially concentrate on working toward housing diversity and affordability. “My role is to research, analyze and disseminate data to inform and develop policies, plans and programs,” she said. “Researching and evaluating the city’s past performance and future goals are my starting points as I shift from the research side to becoming more involved in the solution, which will involve both planning and financing expertise. As I get to know the city on

A ceremony was held today to remember fallen Indiana Conservation Officers and recognize current officers for their excellence while serving the state of Indiana and its citizens. The seven members of the DNR Division of Law Enforcement who have died in the line of duty since its inception in 1911 were honored during the ceremony in the auditorium of the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis. Those officers, listed with their end of watch date: Sgt. Ed Bollman, Feb. 13, 2018; F/Sgt. Karl E. Kelley, April 17, 1998; ICO Thomas Deniston, Oct. 16, 1990; ICO James D. Pitzer, January 2, 1961;

Strokes are in the top five causes of deaths in the United States—being knowledgeable about strokes and preventive measures is critical. That is why Franciscan Health wants to provide information and education regarding strokes during Stroke Awareness Month in May. Strokes occur when there is a blockage of blood flow to the brain. It can cause minor to serious disabilities as well as death. While there is no age-limit for strokes, they are most common in adults over age 65. They are also more likely to occur when there are unhealthy lifestyle factors involved in a person’s everyday life like

The South Shore Line advises that passengers on the following trains will be bused to stations located between Carroll Ave. and Gary Metro Center May 22-28, 2021 (Saturday through Friday): Weekend Westbound: Tr 606 (arrives 11:10a @ Millennium); Tr 506 (2:39p @ Millennium); Tr 608 (5:23p @ Millennium); Tr 508 (7:11p @ Millennium). Weekend Eastbound: Tr 503 (departs 8:40a from Millennium); Tr 603 (10:45a from Millennium); Tr 605 (12:05p from Millennium); Tr 505 (1:35p from Millennium); Tr 507 (4:43p from Millennium). Weekday Westbound: Tr 116 (arrives 12:39p @ Millennium); Tr 18 (2:14p @ Millennium); Tr 118 (4:21p @ Millennium); Tr