The City of Portage and the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on Friday, August 28th, 9am-3pm inside the Portage City Hall Council Chambers. See the flyer for scheduling options and more details.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The City of Michigan City will host its second annual community Overdose Awareness event Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Helping Our People Excel (HOPE) Community Center, 222 McClelland Ave. This year’s expanded event will bring together residents, families, recovery advocates, first responders and community organizations for an afternoon centered on remembrance, education, prevention and hope. The event will begin with a short community awareness walk from the HOPE Center to Pullman Park and back. Participants are asked to arrive at the HOPE Center by 2:30 p.m., with the walk beginning at 3 p.m. Following the walk,
Tim Curry, who soared to fame in the ‘70s as the flamboyant star of the campy horror movie stage spoof “The Rocky Horror Show” and its screen version “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 80. Curry’s longtime manager, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed to Variety that Curry died peacefully at his Toluca Lake home. A cause was not immediately available, though Curry had suffered from several health issues since having a severe stroke in 2012. At the height of the “Rocky Horror” boom of the late ‘70s, Curry joined A&M Records’ roster, cutting three rock
Mayor of Michigan City Angie Nelson Deuitch issued a statement on the Michigan City Facebook page on Tuesday regarding LaPorte County being added to the list for SNAP recipients impacted by the recent severe weather: "I am pleased to share that LaPorte County has been added to the list for SNAP recipients impacted by the recent severe weather to request emergency replacement benefits. Residents affected by recent severe storms and power outages have an extended deadline through August 31, 2026, to request replacement SNAP benefits for spoiled food. Households that receive SNAP benefits will need to submit an affidavit detailing
Today A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 77. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 78
News Release from Aug. 25, 2026 by Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO): Merrillville, Ind. – As of 5 p.m., Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) has restored power to 99% of customers in northern Indiana. Remaining outages may include a limited number of customers with damage to privately owned equipment, as well as routine outages unrelated to the storm. The company is working directly with those customers to support safe reconnection. "Being without power for days is difficult. Being without power for more than a week is extremely challenging, and we understand the burden that puts on
The Town of Chesterton announced that the Valparaiso and Portage compost sites will stop accepting storm debris beginning today Wednesday Aug 26. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County (RWRD) is announcing that the Valparaiso and Portage compost sites will temporarily stop accepting storm debris beginning today, Wednesday, Aug. 26. “Our compost sites are NEAR CAPACITY and cannot accept additional storm debris at this moment,” RWRD said. “To relieve that pressure, Porter County will be announcing additional drop-off sites as soon as possible where residents can bring storm-related vegetation.” PORTAGE COMPOST SITE The Portage compost site will be
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun earlier this week directed additional storm recovery efforts around the state of Indiana. “In the aftermath of historic storms, power outages, and flooding, the cleanup is significant. Debris management is a significant need in many of our communities. We are deploying state crews and hiring contractors to assist our communities and local governments in getting debris removal and cleanup underway immediately,” said Gov. Braun. “Whether you’re dealing with downed tree limbs, household items damaged by flood or other debris, get those items to the curb and we will get them removed.” Impacted Hoosiers are
Suspect Flees Custody on I‑94, Located After Five-Hour Search in Marsh from the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post FACEBOOK PAGE Burns Harbor – This afternoon, the Indiana State Police transferred custody of an individual to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Following the exchange, an ICE officer was transporting the individual westbound on I‑94 near Exit 22 in Burns Harbor to a holding facility for processing. During transport, the suspect was able to free himself from his restraints and subsequently jumped from the moving vehicle, fleeing north across the highway into a brush line. Local law enforcement officers, including troopers from the
UPDATE: from the INDIANA STATE POLICE LOWELL POST FACEBOOK PAGE- The suspect has been apprehended and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Additional information will be released this evening *****************************************************************Original Story below From the Indiana State Police-Lowell FACEBOOK page. Active Manhunt- Law enforcement is actively searching for an escapee in the area of I-94 near the Burns Harbor/Porter exit (exit 22). Hispanic male, dark pants wearing a black "Scarface" t-shirt. If observed, do not approach and call 911 immediately. Suspect was last seen with shackles. Suspect was not in ISP custody, but another agency.
The update and picture courtesy of the La Porte County Sheriff's FACEBOOK page. An update filled with excitement, joy, blessings, love and thankfulness. Late last month, Deputy Samuelson’s medical team determined the cervical collar Jon had worn continuously since May 22 was no longer necessary. The removal of the brace has brought Jon a tremendous amount of relief and represented yet another accomplishment in his healing process. Near the beginning of this month, Deputy Samuelson transitioned from inpatient to outpatient rehabilitation. He has since returned to inpatient status at the same rehabilitation facility in Illinois. The return to inpatient status
MUSICAL ICON DOLLY PARTON passed at the age of 80. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and fans all over the world. #wims #whfb This is from Dolly Parton's FACEBOOK page From the Dolly Parton FACEBOOK page. Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and
The Indiana Toll Road announced that in the South Bend area, beginning August 26 at 7 a.m. (eastern time), the northbound Bendix Drive bridge over the Indiana Toll Road will close for routine maintenance and repairs. A detour will be in place. The closure will take place Aug. 26-Sept. 5. Southbound traffic remains open. The northbound detour is Nimitz Pkwy to Olive Rd to Brick Rd to Cleveland Rd. Work is expected to be completed by Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. The Toll Road says to plan ahead and watch for posted detour signs.
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Wednesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
The United Way of La Porte County is hosting its Day of caring on Sept. 18. United Way also spoke about the recent storms impacting the community: "Over the last week, our community has proven that when we work together, we can address tough challenges, mobilize collective impact, and provide vital support in times of need, United Way of La Porte County said. ":United Way of La Porte County stands ready to work collaboratively across the region to help our neighbors affected by the storms while still addressing the ongoing needs of our communities. THANK YOU to all the recovery
International Overdose Awareness Event this weekend in Michigan City-see attched flyer for the details -FEEL FREE to SHARE #wims #whfb #michigancity My Michigan City, Indiana Mayor Angie - Michigan City See less
CROWN POINT, Ind. – Franciscan Health’s partnership with the Lake County Courts to provide volunteer advocates for elderly and incapacitated adults who are unable to represent themselves now has four new members. Lake Superior Court Probate Commissioner Ben Ballou earlier this month swore in a class of four Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) during a courtroom ceremony. The new advocates are Bridgette LaShawn Peppers of Hobart, Tyler Lucas Rodriguez of Schererville, Lexi Nicole Taylor of Orland Park, Ill. and Angelique N. Gray Thompson of Gary. The court collaborates with Franciscan Health to provide trained, supervised volunteers to
The Portage Police Department has shared road closures that are taking place this week. Roads and on-street parking to be affected: SPC Adam Harting Way from Central Avenue to North Founders Square (today, August 25) North Founders Square from SPC Adam Harting Way to Promenade (Tuesday, August 25) PFC Steven Sirko Way from Central Avenue to North Founders Square (Wednesday, August 26) North Founders Square from Promenade to PFC Steven Sirko Way (Wednesday, August 26)
Governor directs state consumer advocate to seek investigation into vegetation management, right-of-way maintenance and use of ratepayer funds INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun today directed the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) to file a complaint and petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to launch an investigation into NIPSCO following widespread and prolonged power outages in Northwest Indiana caused by severe weather that began on Aug. 11. The Governor is calling for a thorough review of NIPSCO’s preparation for and response to recent power outages caused by severe weather, including whether the utility adequately maintained vegetation and cleared
Today Sunny, with a high near 74. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Tuesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Wednesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
