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Explore the Legacy of George Pullman—The Man, the Company, and the Community, Sunday, August 10th at 12:00pm CST The Barker Mansion invites you to take a journey through time with its upcoming History Hour, titled "Pullman: The Man, the Company, and the Community," held on Sunday, August 10 at 12pm (noon) CST. This presentation explores the complex and compelling story of George Pullman, the industrialist who transformed American rail travel and labor relations. Born in 1831 in Brockton, New York, Pullman revolutionized long-distance rail travel through the Pullman Palace Car Company. His vision extended beyond engineering comfort—he created a model

CROWN POINT, Ind. – Representatives from Franciscan Health, The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation and Tonn and Blank Construction joined community leaders and coworkers Tuesday morning for a topping off ceremony at the future Dean and Barbara White Cancer Center. The Cancer Center was made possible in part by a $30 million donation from The Dean and Barbara White Foundation in Nov. 2023, the largest gift ever received by the Franciscan Health Foundation. Franciscan Health Crown Point staff, Franciscan Alliance leaders and board members along with construction crews from Tonn and Blank and community partners added their signatures and

In La Porte County, an INDOT contractor will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between U.S. 421 and U.S. 20/35 beginning on or after Monday, August 11. Lane closures will take place during the overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for approximately three weeks. Nightly left lane closures will be utilized so that concrete patching work can occur. I-94 is currently reduced to two lanes through the work zone so this will further reduce traffic to one lane to the right in each direction during these overnight timeframes. Construction work this year includes concrete patching along this stretch of I-94

In Lake County, U.S. 231 is now open to through traffic. Cline Ave is closed south of U.S. 231 through approximately August 10. The detour follows Parrish Ave and 117th Ave. Flagging operations are scheduled for U.S. 231 on Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 to complete this utility work.

The Michigan City Police Department announced they have welcomed back Officer Jose Mota-Haro. Officer Mota-Haro previously served with MCPD before pursuing an opportunity with another law enforcement agency, the department said on social media. "We are excited to have him return to continue protecting and serving the very community where he grew up and still resides," MCPD said.

Join Northwest Indiana Green Drinks for a special and rare program by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on regional restoration efforts, Thursday, August 7th, 6:30 pm, via Zoom or Save the Dunes Facebook Live. EPA’s Great Lakes National Program Office and U.S. Steel have partnered to investigate and address impacted sediment within the Eastern 5 Miles of the Grand Calumet River and Marquette Park Lagoons through a Great Lakes Legacy Act (GLLA) project agreement. The Eastern 5 Miles project is one of various GLLA projects intended to address the Grand Calumet River’s impaired beneficial uses by restoring sediment as critical

In Portage, Prairie Duneland Trail will be closed on Friday, August 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a community Trail Cleanup Day. Portage Department of Recreation Parks & Marina says they’ll be working on the section from Samuelson Road to McCool. All volunteers are welcome.

Truck Driver Killed in Crash on I-65-the Latest from the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post Jasper County- On Monday, Aug 4th, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-65 southbound lanes at the 218 mile-marker. This location is two miles south of the Fair Oaks exit and three miles north of Rensselaer. Preliminary investigation shows that traffic on I-65 was slowed for construction that was taking place in the area. A red bobtail tractor was stopped in traffic in the right lane when a blue semi-truck/trailer approached from behind at a high rate of speed. In an attempt

A fugitive from an I-80 pursuit—and wanted on a felony warrant charging him with being a serious violent felon in possession of a handgun—was apprehended in downtown Chesterton on Saturday, the Chesterton Police Department reported to the Town of Chesterton. According to police, at about 3 p.m. the Indiana State Police engaged in a pursuit on westbound I-80 which ended in a crash and the escape of the vehicle’s three occupants. Two were located and taken into custody but the driver remained at large. At 6 p.m. Cpl. Darren Conley went on duty and was informed that the outstanding suspect

LA PORTE COUNTY, IN—The 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available on the Unity Foundation of La Porte County website, uflc.net. Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on September 10, 2025, to be considered. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP), administered statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and locally in La Porte County by Unity Foundation, will provide scholarships to two La Porte County students. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year. The special allocation may cover the

In Portage, Hamstrom Road between Main Street and Venus Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning today August 5 through Friday, August 8, beginning 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. (weather permitting) for pole replacements. See the Portage Indiana Government Page for updates.

Firefighters performed a highly technical rescue of a man who fell and injured himself in the attic of the Hilton Garden Inn on Thursday morning, July 31, the Chesterton Fire Department and Town of Chesterton are reporting. Just after 10:40 a.m. firefighters responded to the Hilton Garden Inn, 501 Gateway Blvd., after an employee checking for an air leak in the sprinkler’s dry system lost his balance and fell onto his lower back. A firefighter gained access to the attic through a “scuttle hole” on the east side of the building’s third floor, then wended his way “through a maze

Press Release, Drive Clean Indiana: Saint John, IN - GOEVIN (Go Electric Vehicle Indiana) announces the award recipients for the GOEVIN Charging Infrastructure Funding Opportunity, aimed at expanding publicly accessible direct current fast charging infrastructure (DCFC) and Level 2 charging infrastructure across Indiana. The GOEVIN team received over 95 intake forms in response to this funding opportunity, which closed on June 30, 2025. The funding will support 18 DCFC projects and 18 Level 2 charging infrastructure projects. All DCFC projects will be completed along Indiana’s Designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. The 18 awarded DCFC projects will all be publicly accessible with

Passengers are advised that free shuttle service will be provided to those attending the Gary Air Show Weekend, taking place from 11am-3pm, Aug. 9-10, 2025, in Marquette Park (1 North Grand Boulevard, Gary, IN). Passengers can take the South Shore Line to Miller Station, where free shuttle buses provided by Gary Public Transportation Corp. will operate every 10-15 minutes between 10am-4pm, Aug. 9-10. Shuttles will transport passengers between Miller Station and the Gary Air Show. Please click here for additional Gary Air Show details and information.

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC will be moving into bridge demolition and reconstruction of the southbound U.S. 6/State Road 51 bridge over I-94. I-94 eastbound and westbound will have overnight lane closures in this area during the hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for approximately three nights beginning Tuesday, August 5 to address conflicting overhead signage for the upcoming bridge work at U.S. 6/State Road 51. Additional overnight lane closures will take place Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12. U.S. 6/State Road 51 will have alternating lane

MICHIGAN CITY – The Salvation Army of Michigan City is experiencing a significant increase in demand for service, which has left a shortfall in the budget, so the non-profit organization is turning to the public for help. Affected programs include the food pantry and basic assistance programs as local families continue to face economic challenges. Over the past several years, the number of households served by The Salvation Army of Michigan City has grown dramatically, from approximately 3,300 households in 2018/2019 (Oct. to June) to nearly 4,800 households in 2024/2025 (Oct. to June). The total number of individuals served has

The South Shore Line (SSL) is pleased to announce an exclusive week-long promotion celebrating grandparents and their grandchildren. From August 10th through August 16th, 2025, grandparents can ride the South Shore Line for free when accompanied by their grandchild(ren). This special promotion provides an ideal opportunity for grandparents to spend quality time with their grandchildren while enjoying a comfortable and convenient trip on the South Shore Line. The promotion applies to all SSL trains operating between South Bend and Chicago, allowing families to explore countless destinations along the route, from museums and parks to shopping districts and restaurants. “We value

The Indiana Department of Health says the state is working on a statewide Food Vision, a roadmap to build a "stronger, more nourishing food system for all Hoosiers". Based on community feedback so far, they've identified strategies for each goal and they want to know which ones matter most to you. Take a few minutes to rank them in this short survey by midnight ET on Sunday, Aug. 17: https://newventureadvisors.qualtrics.com/.../SV...

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will have traffic restrictions on State Road 55/Main St between 97th Place and Lewis St beginning on or after Monday, August 4. State Road 55 will maintain two lanes in each direction, but the center turn lane will be closed and southbound traffic will be shifted to the left to make room for the work zone. Overnight lane closures will be utilized at the start of the project to deliver materials and equipment and at the end of the project to remove them. Construction will be ongoing through mid-October

There is free parking and continuous shuttle service available from Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa (Semi Lot along Hwy 12) to make getting to the XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix action easy and convenient. See the flyer for more information. Each August, the award-winning XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix roars into action, showcasing the world’s fastest and most powerful offshore boats. Watch these high-speed vessels race along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, with stunning views from Washington Park Beach and shoreline. Get up close with boat owners, racers, and teams stationed throughout Washington Park. This free, adrenaline-filled week