Exterior Improvement Grant Program Supports Porter Businesses   Duneland Economic Development Company has released applications for the 2025 Exterior Improvement Grant Program – an initiative administered by the Duneland Economic Development Company which distributes funding to projects that will improve the appearance of commercial buildings in the Town of Porter.   PORTER, IN – The Duneland Economic Development Company (DEDC) made possible by the Redevelopment Commission of the Town of Porter, is pleased to announce the revitalization of the Exterior Improvement Grant Program. Applications for the Exterior Improvement Grant Program are now available. All interested commercial building owners are encouraged

Awesome time Friday night with the United Way of La Porte County for United We Rise at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo. What a wonderful way of raising funds for Great Organizations, programs and services in La Porte County. Outstanding job from Kristie L. Pate, Dave Sisk and their crew. Killer set up, Great vibe, wonderful Community Pillars and just overall fun. TEAM WIMS' Ric Federighi had the honor and pleasure of being the "fun" and "crazy" singer and doing the song “Tequila” to get crazy with the audience. Can’t wait for next year. Support the United Way at

Chesterton's Downtown Trick or Treat will be on Friday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 6  p.m. Central Time. In addition to trick-or-treating downtown, they will have booths set up in the Chamber parking lot and on Broadway with even more treats.

In the Town of Porter, Waverly Road will again be fully closed all day at Ballard Drive on Monday, Oct. 13, for storm sewer work, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. The detour for local traffic: Hjelm Road east to Coleman Street, north to South Bailey Drive, then back to Waverly Road. The detour for through traffic: U.S. 20 to Ind. 49, then north to U.S. 12.

🎃🍬 Join in on the fun of "Trunk or Treat" on Friday, October 24th from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM in Michigan City!   This event is hosted by Franciscan Health Michigan City   See more information on the flyer below!

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is deeply saddened to share that one of our correctional officers was tragically killed in a traffic accident early this morning. It happened at Route 30 and Austin Avenue in Schererville. The officer was off duty when his car was struck by another vehicle. He was flown to a Chicago hospital and later pronounced deceased. He had worked as a correctional officer with the Lake County Jail for almost 9 years. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene on foot. A search for that driver is ongoing. The Schererville Police Department is leading

Press Release, Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement: With the statewide archery deer season underway, Indiana Conservation Officers remind hunters to stay safe. More than 300,000 people are expected to participate in some form of deer hunting in Indiana during the various deer hunting seasons that run through Jan. 31, 2026, and the overwhelming majority will do so safely. When injuries occur, the most common are from accidents involving hunting from tree stands and elevated platforms. To avoid such injuries, hunters should follow the safety tips listed below when hunting from an elevated position. Before the hunt: Read and understand

The City of Michigan City has confirmed the network disruption they experienced last month was a ransomware incident and gave the following update on Friday: MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – The City of Michigan City has confirmed that the network disruption it experienced on Sept. 23 was a ransomware incident that affected a portion of the City’s data and impacted municipal employees’ online and telephone access. Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch informed the Michigan City Common Council on Tuesday that the City’s focus is on safely restoring systems and ensuring critical City operations continue to function. A forensic investigation remains underway as

In La Porte County, State Road 4 is currently closed between C.R. 925 E and C.R. 1000 E for a bridge deck overlay at the Kankakee River. This location will reopen on or around Monday, Oct. 13, and then State Road 4 will be closed between C.R. 500 E and Taylor Road through late November for a bridge deck overlay at the Little Kankakee River.

News Release by Northern Indiana Public Service Company: Throughout September, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) and Indiana‑based NiSource employees rolled up their sleeves to support local nonprofits as part of the company’s 15th annual Charity of Choice campaign, an employee‑led tradition focused on service in the communities where employees live and work. Employees served as Charity of Choice Champions, organizing and leading volunteer events that ranged from outdoor clean‑ups and facility refreshes to food packing, event support and STEAM education activities. In total, 537 employees participated in 43 volunteer events, contributing nearly 1,850 hours of service with volunteers

Join the fun on Saturday, October 18th from 6:00PM-10:00PM at The La Porte Civic Auditorium! Hors D'oeuvres, live music, dancing, silent auction, and cash bar available. This event is a fundraiser for Friends of La Porte Library.

A-shift crews responded earlier today to a reported structure fire at the former JCPenney store, located within Marquette Mall. The store has been vacant for an extended period. Upon arrival, security personnel advised crews of visible smoke and fire inside. The fire was located in a storage room and quickly knocked down by responding units. Fires in large commercial buildings present unique challenges and increased risks for firefighters, especially in situations like this when fire protection systems like sprinklers are not in operation. Crews did an outstanding job quickly locating the fire, extinguishing it, and conducting a thorough search of

The Chesterton Police Department announced Thursday that after 28 years of service to the Town of Chesterton, Officer Larry Powell worked his final shift. "We couldn’t be happier for you, Larry! CPD said on its Facebook page. "Thank you for your years of service and dedication. Wishing you all the best in your retirement. Chesterton Unit 5, 10-42 for the last time."  

An Illinois man was arrested Tuesday after Indiana State Police seized 50 grams of Fentanyl during a traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road in La Porte County. Troopers patrolling the Indiana Toll Road on Tuesday made a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle. According to police, during the traffic stop, troopers detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and search was conducted. During the search, 50 grams of suspected Fentanyl was located concealed in the driver’s pants. The suspect, 25-year-old Raekwon A. Riley from Bolingbroook, IL, was arrested and transported to the LaPorte County Jail. He is

Franciscan Health Michigan City is expanding its partnership with local law enforcement with the donation of emergency equipment backpacks and CPR gear for all LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office vehicles. The 70 large, red backpacks will be used to consolidate a variety of individual emergency response items the officers carry in their vehicles, including 100 Ambu bags donated by Franciscan Health Michigan City to assist in administering CPR. Other items the backpacks will hold include automatic external defibrillators (AEDs), Narcan kits to treat drug overdoses, personal protective equipment such as gloves and masks, basic first aid items and Stop the Bleed

The Porter County Sheriff's Office on their Facebook page gave the following update about the Project Safe Roads program: We recently passed the 1.5 year mark since implementing the Project Safe Roads program which also led to creating a Traffic Unit to help address the growing issues our County is facing. The Officer assigned to this initiative, Sgt. Brockman, has handled over 200 traffic complaints in Porter County since the program’s inception. In addition, Sgt. Brockman began handling our Junk and Abandoned vehicle complaints and dealing with any vehicle tagged that was left unattended on the side of the road.

In the Town of Porter, Waverly Road at Ballard Street is fully closed all day today, Oct. 10, for storm sewer work. The detour for local traffic will be Hjelm Road east to Coleman Street, north to S. Bailey Drive then west back to Waverly Road. Through traffic should take U.S. Highway 20 to State Road 49 north to U.S. Highway 12. 

Several Michigan City Police Department officers were recognized on Wednesday. MCPD said the officers were recognized for their exceptional service and listed the following officers: 🔹 Ofc. Zachery Wells – Exceptional Service 🔹 Ofc. Steve Wiegel - Exceptional Service 🔹 Ofc. Makiyah Smallwood - Exceptional Service 🔹 Ofc. Jacob Schleyer - Exceptional Service 🔹 Ofc. Anthony Brown - Exceptional Service 🔹 Ofc. CJ Fusko - Exceptional Service 🔹 Ofc. Charles Davis - Exceptional Service 🔹 Ofc. Angelo Davenport - Life Saving Award 🔹 Det. Brock Moore - Exceptional Service 🔹 Cpl. Jason Costigan - 20 Years of Service 🔹 Cpl.

The Michigan City Fire Department earlier this week responded to a vacant motel fire that caused major delays on U.S. 20. At approximately 4:53 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at Christy’s Motel, located along U.S. 20, after receiving a call indicating the building was fully engulfed. Engine 4 arrived on scene within minutes and confirmed two motel rooms were fully involved. Crews achieved a knockdown of the main fire by 5:00 p.m. Due to smoke traveling through the attic space, firefighters conducted a thorough search of all rooms to ensure the fire had not

MICHIGAN CITY, October 8, 2025 – Eight local individuals will be honored for their exceptional dedication and service to the community at the Rotary Club of Michigan City’s annual Service Above Self Awards, to be held on Thursday, October 16. This year’s recipients are: Cadet Robert Pearce, named JROTC Cadet of the Year; Jessica Fleming, recognized as EMT/Paramedic of the Year; Sgt. Alberto Muniz, awarded Correctional Officer of the Year; Deputy Derrick Deck, selected as Deputy of the Year; Tajuana Draper, honored as DSC Worker of the Year; Sgt. Micheal Oberle, chosen as Police Officer of the Year; and Anise