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Shirley Heinze Land Trust has announced a new initiative funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund. The project, slated to begin in the spring of 2025 and continue through the spring of 2028, will focus on enhancing climate resilience in the Calumet Region, which spans the Indiana-Illinois border. Shirley Heinze will be collaborating with several key conservation organizations from the Calumet Land Conservation Partnership that are involved in conservation and community engagement across the Calumet region. This collaborative effort will engage coastal communities in building capacity and identifying nature-based solutions to improve resilience against

The Queen of All Saints Catholic Church choir will be presenting “Candlelight Christmas Cantata” on Sunday, December 22 at 3 p.m. in the Church.  Queen of All Saints is located on the corner of Barker Avenue and Woodland Avenue in Michigan City.  The presentation is free of charge. This 60-minute Cantata will feature both religious and contemporary songs, as well as Scripture readings.  Various members of the choir will offer solos and small group songs and hymns.  There will be carols that the audience will be invited to join in singing.  Queen of All Saints says this hour will bring

A Michigan City man was arrested on charges of Possession of Child Pornography as a result of an investigation by the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). The arrest, which occurred on Dec. 12, was the result of an investigation into numerous CyberTipline reports sent to the Indiana State Police ICAC Task Force from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).  The tips ultimately led to a search warrant being served by the Indiana State Police, with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations, at a residence located in the 4000 block of Breckenridge Avenue

Rittenhouse Village in Michigan City understands how families can become more concerned about their loved ones during the Winter months as isolation and mobility become a greater concern. We are here to give families the “Peace of Mind” they are seeking even if it just means for the next few months! Yes, we can provide that “Short or Long-term” solution to fit their needs now! TOP 10 Reasons How Rittenhouse Can Help & Why They Should Experience Our Community: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Apartments- Age in Place with us Immediate One-bedroom Assisted Living Apartments Available with LARGE Bathrooms and Walk-in Closet Personalized

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch of Michigan City and Mayor Tom Dermody of La Porte are both ready for a friendly battle to support The Salvation Army in their annual Battle of the Mayors. On Friday, December 20 the Mayors will compete to see who can raise the most funds in their red kettle. Mayor Angie will be at Al's Supermarket on Karwick Plaza in Michigan City from 10am to 7pm. Mayor Dermody will be at Kroger in La Porte from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are asking you to support this event and drop some money in the kettle

Michigan City Animal Control recently provided a donation of food to Gary Animal Control to be used for outreach. The non profit organization Silverstray Social thanked Michelle and Michigan City Animal Control for their donation. Silverstray also announced they will be providing Michigan City Animal Control with microchips so they can microchip pets for their community—completely free of charge. Silverstray says Michigan City Animal Control will collect the necessary information, send it to them, and they’ll ensure every microchip is registered properly.

After more than a year of stakeholder feedback, the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) on Thursday unanimously approved the final diploma rule, which is designed to maximize the four years of high school for students. “We started this process by asking Hoosiers across the state, ‘how might we make the four years of high school as valuable as possible for students and better connect them to their unique future goals,’” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “Listening to and incorporating significant stakeholder feedback has absolutely led us to a better place from where we started in March

Congratulations to the La Porte Pop Warner 10U D2 on being NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!-Proud of you. #wims La Porte Pop Warner Pop Warner

The Chesterton Street Department has released the recycling schedule for 2025. RECYCLING WEEKS are marked in YELLOW and every week is a recycling week. Holidays on which Republic Services DO NOT collect refuse and recycling are marked in RED: *New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. *Memorial Day, May 26. *Independence Day, July 4. *Labor Day, Sept. 1. *Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. *Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

The Unity Foundation of La Porte County is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for La Porte County – Colton Barnes, South Central Jr-Sr High School and Bailey Chavis, Michigan City High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “Bailey and Colton embody the spirit of community and true leadership that the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship seeks to honor. Colton impressed the Scholarship Committee with his dedication to community service, particularly with his role in the Shine the Light Project, which creates inclusive opportunities in

La Porte—At their last board meeting, La Porte Community School Corporation bid farewell to two long-serving Board of Trustee members, Rhonda Spence and Marie Gilliland. Together, they contributed 30 years of dedicated service to La Porte's educational community. Rhonda Spence, who served on the board for 18 years, and Marie Gilliland, who dedicated 12 years, completed their final terms with heartfelt messages of gratitude to their colleagues and the community. Throughout their tenure, both members consistently demonstrated their commitment to student success, approaching even the most challenging decisions with students' best interests at the forefront. In an emotional moment, Gilliland

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) is re-implementing a waitlist for new Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) and On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK) voucher applicants due to significant growth in both programs. At this time, the waitlist will impact new child care voucher applicants. Vouchers support low-income families who make less than 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL), which is about $45,000 for a family of four, and have a service need including employment, seeking employment or enrollment in an education or training program. OECOSL will continue to re-enroll children

Press Release, Porter County Community Foundation: The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Porter County: Samuel Macker, William Orban, and Mariah Rivera. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. “Samuel, William, and Mariah are dedicated students and community members. We are proud to recognize them as 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars and are confident they will be successful in college and beyond,” said Bill Higbie, PCCF President and CEO. Samuel Macker, a senior at Chesterton High School, has excelled

The statement below is from Area IV Captain Anthony Scott, who has been selected by Governor-Elect Mike Braun to become the 21st Superintendent of the Indiana State Police. “I am deeply honored and humbled to have the opportunity to lead the Indiana State Police, a Department steeped in heritage and tradition. I look forward to working with law enforcement across the State to implement Governor Elect Braun’s public safety initiatives. I want to thank Superintendent Carter for his service and dedication to the Indiana State Police and look forward to working with him during the transition. With the loving support

There will be a mobile food distribution event in Michigan City on Wednesday, December 18th from 10am-noon, or until all food is distributed. See flyer for more details!

The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra's Holiday at the Pops is this Saturday and tickets are going fast. "There's no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with the LCSO's annual Holiday Pops concert, which culminates in a moving Silent Night sing-a-long," the LCSO said in a newsletter. Balcony seating is General Admission, and doors open at 5:30 pm. Food and beverage will be for sale in the lobby, balcony, and on the main floor of the Civic Auditorium. For questions call the LCSO office at 219.362.9020.

The Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) earned a first-place trophy at the Portage military drill meet on Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Color Guard category. The Wolves defeated larger schools, including perennial powerhouse schools Ben Davis and Warren Central from Indianapolis. Three of the four cadets in the Color Guard plan to enter the military. Cadet Major Marcus has enlisted in theMarine Corps for Reconnaissance, which is the Marine equivalent of Navy SEALS or ArmySpecial Forces. Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Matthew Wilson plans to enlist in the Navy for its nuclear submarine program.

In Michigan City, Rieth-Riley Construction is doing road repairs at various locations along Michigan Boulevard between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. They are asking the public to be cautious of the workers in the area if you have to travel that route.

At the December school board meeting, VFW Post 1130 Auxiliary members honored several La Porte Community School Corporation students for their outstanding entries in two prestigious VFW youth essay competitions. In the Voice of Democracy audio essay contest, high school students were challenged to address the theme "Is America Today our Forefather's Vision?" Hunter Quadlin (Grade 12) earned first-place honors, followed by Lila Gillisse (Grade 12) in second place. The Patriot's Pen competition invited middle school students to write about "My Voice in America's Democracy. " Abel Gorenson (Grade 8) claimed first place. Adara Smith and Olivia Mejan, both eighth-graders,

Board-certified Cardiologist Manoj Duggal, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Duggal specializes in cardiac electrophysiology. He completed medical school at Rohtak Medical College in Rohtak, India. His residency was done at Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill. Dr. Duggal’s cardiovascular fellowship was completed at Christ Hospital Rush University in Oak Lawn and his clinical cardiac electrophysiology training was completed at Illinois Masonic Medical in Chicago. Dr. Duggal’s clinical interests include the management of complex atrial and ventricular arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia; ablations