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Board-certified family medicine provider, Jasmine Vayalil DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer. Dr. Vayalil attended medical school at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Ill. She completed her residency in family medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette, Ind. Her clinical interests include preventative care, mental health, women’s health and underserved medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Vayalil speaks Malayalam. She is accepting both virtual and in-person visits at Franciscan Physician Network in Dyer, 919 Main St. To make

  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ TUESDAY FOR ELKHART AND NOTHERN LA PORTE COUNTIES   ➡️Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, heaviest east of US35.   ➡️Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.   ➡️PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:   Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.   During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally

Chief Marty Corley and Officers with the Michigan City Police Department got together for another fun year of "Shop With A Cop" at the Walmart in Michigan City on Monday morning. The morning kicked off with Santa and his crew arriving to get the festivities underway to several hundred smiling faces. These smiling faces were able to shop with officers from the Michigan City Police Department, volunteers, students from La Lumiere, NIPSCO, WIMS, among others. Music, food, fun, and the feel of the Christmas holiday filled the air. Thank you to the sponsors that made this possible.

A wonderful day in the Chesterton Duneland area this past weekend with The Hometown Celebration and Parade with the Duneland Chamber of Commerce and Chesterton's European Market.  The festivities started on Saturday with Breakfast with Santa and continued all day with vendors, artisans, music, and so much more. The Tree Lighting took place with the Town of Chesterton right before the parade kicked off. TEAM WIMS was LIVE with the entire parade. Check out the WIMS FACEBOOK page for the parade feed. Thanks to all of the sponsors and those that came out to celebrate and kick off the Christmas

Duneland Exchange Club Honors Chesterton High School Senior Lilly Boyter as Student of the Month Chesterton, IN – November 25, 2024 – The Duneland Exchange Club is proud to announce Chesterton High School senior Lilly Boyter as its Student of the Month. Lilly is an exceptional student with a passion for Political Science and Environmental Policies, demonstrated through her leadership and dedication both inside and outside the classroom. As a four-year member and current President of the CHS Earth Club, Lilly has led efforts in beach clean-ups and clothing drives, showcasing her commitment to sustainability and community betterment. Her leadership extends

Monday, December 2, 2024 – LaPorte County 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. CT *While supplies last. Where: HOPE, 222 McClelland Ave., Michigan City, IN 46360 *This distribution is sponsored by the City of Michigan City and will serve 200 households. Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Marshall County 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 430 Academy Rd., Culver, IN 46511 *This distribution is sponsored by United Way of Marshall County and will serve 200 households. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – LaPorte County 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last. Where: LaPorte County

South Shore Line announces short-term busing between Metra’s 18th Street Station and Millennium Station due to Metra construction December 7-8, and 14-15, 2024 CHESTERTON, Ind.  – South Shore Line passengers traveling to and from downtown Chicago are advised busing substitution will be in place between Metra’s 18th Street Station and Millennium Station throughout the weekends of Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15, 2024. During this time, Westbound trains will disembark at 18th Street Station, and passengers will board buses to Millennium Station. For Eastbound trains, passengers will board buses at Millennium Station and disembark at Metra’s 18th Street Station, and then board the South Shore

STOP BY and Check out Marcola Ruiz and the crew from Capricorn Vacations at their CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE on Saturday December 7 in Wanatah-check out their website at www.capricornvacations.com or call 219-733-3011 for more information. #wims #nwi #localradio #wanatah

Barbara M. Riggs, 80, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:20 pm. A celebration of life gathering will be from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN. Contributions may be made to Michiana Humane Society, 722 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, IN 46360 or to ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our web site at www.otthaverstock.com.

MICHIGAN CITY – Michigan City Special Events is happy to announce an expanded Festival of Lights celebration this year, set for Saturday, Dec. 7. As always, the massive holiday lights display at Washington Park will be illuminated for the first time of the season at dark on that day.The annual Christmas Parade along Franklin Street will begin at 5 p.m. and run north to south between Fourth and Ninth streets, the opposite direction from years past. TEAM WIMS will be LIVE for the Parade. To register to be in the parade, visit https://www.emichigancity.com/FormCenter/SpecialEvents-43/Michigan-City-Festival-of-Lights-Parade--87. For the first time in the event’s

Before this season, the Chicago Bears had never fired a coach during a season, a fact they were proud of. They've also never experienced some of the late-game coaching fiascos they've had this season, especially what happened on Thanksgiving with everyone watching. Eberflus will take a final timeout from the Detroit Lions loss into his next job. A final-minute debacle, in which the Bears let about 25 seconds run off the clock instead of calling a timeout in a 23-20 loss to the Lions, was the end of the Bears' patience. They fired Eberflus after that loss, the first time

Check out all the family fun at the Carden International Circus coming to Hammond this weekend. Tickets on special for $9.99 while supplies last. Get your tickets today at www.spectacularcircus.com. The Carden International circus is committed 110% to the exceptional care and ethical treatment of all of our animals. We believe in animal-human relationships that are built upon respect, trust, affection, and absolutely uncompromising care. Our training methods are based on reinforcement in the form of food rewards and words of praise. There is absolutely zero tolerance for verbal or physical abuse or the withholding of food or water from any

WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites community members to build their professional knowledge and work toward expanding their career goals through evening courses at PNW’s Westville branch campus, 1401 S. U.S. 421, Westville, Ind. Starting in January 2025, PNW will offer several undergraduate-level courses that introduce students to foundational concepts and hands-on learning experiences in key subject areas, including the growing fields of business analytics and cybersecurity. Those interested in advancing their education also can choose general education courses held during evening hours on topics such as communication, psychology, English and physics. “We are offering a new schedule

CROWN POINT, Indiana – A total of 100 families battling food insecurity will get a boost this holiday season thanks to a generous gift from the Friends of St. Clare. The organization raised close to $15,000 through donations from local business leaders to provide 100 $150 Strack & Van Til gift cards to individuals served by the Franciscan Health Fresh Start Market and Prenatal Assistance Program at 1121 S. Indiana Ave. in Crown Point. “The Friends of St. Clare continue to amaze me with their generosity and philanthropic hearts,” Franciscan Health Foundation Executive Director Rick Peltier said. “They have been

For the past eight years a group has gathered almost every weekday morning for coffee and conversation at The Hot Spot Café on Lincolnway in downtown La Porte. Participants have come and gone over time, but each Friday those present deposit pocket change (and sometimes currency) in a container. As the holiday season approaches, the group gathers around a large table to count the money and decide how to share it. This year, they had accumulated a record $750. The group divided the proceeds equally with the PAX Center, the La Porte County Problem Solving Court, Drug Court, the La Porte

The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present the 30th Annual Holiday at the Pops concert, on Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 pm at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. Dr. Carolyn Watson will return to the podium for the 30th anniversary of the event that has come to signal the arrival of the holiday season in La Porte County. Many thanks to Diamond Sponsor Northwest Health for their support of this concert. A festive array of musical delights are in store for audience members this year, including music from the movie Prancer, which celebrates its 35th year since

🦃🏈 Thanksgiving Weekend Special! 🏈🦃 SUNDAY BLITZ today at 11a with Dan Levy William Hatczel and Jill Urchak-Levy -we stream around the world at wimsradio.com. You can listen on AM 1420, 95.1FM, 106.7FMValparaiso   The Sunday Blitz is back for Week 13! Tune in at 11 AM on wimsradio.com for the BEST NFL pregame show anywhere!   🎙️ Guests & Segments:   Mark Grote from 670 The Score Fantasy insights from Don Kleppin DJ’s Picks (by Jill Urchak this week!) "You Say It, We Play It" Clowns of the Week & Game Balls Don’t miss this holiday huddle! 🍂 #NFL

Shirley Heinze Land Trust surpasses 3,500 protected acres with the donation of 80 acres of land by Collis C. Hooks, who passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 83. A former engineer and founder of C.C. Hooks & Associates Engineering, P.C., Collis was passionate about nature, gardening, and preserving the environment. This generous contribution brings further strengthens the Trust’s mission to preserve and restore natural lands and waters across northwestern Indiana and engage people in nature in conservation. The 80-acre parcel, located South of Valparaiso near Walnut Woods, is a significant addition to the Trust's network of

Here are some of your Thanksgiving Closures for Michigan City. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and be safe. City Hall and all other City of Michigan City offices will be closed to the public this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, in observance of Thanksgiving.   Michigan City Transit bus service will be suspended on Thursday, but will run its normal routes on Friday.   The Michigan City Refuse Department will not collect trash on Thursday, but will work late on Friday to pick up both Thursday and Friday garbage routes.

Franciscan Health hosting free AFib webinar Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at helping patients and their caregivers learn more about atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib. The heart is the center of the body’s electrical activity. When the heart’s electrical system malfunctions, it may signal AFib. Arrhythmias like AFib can cause lightheadedness or the feeling of butterflies in the chest and can increase the risk of stroke. Philip George, MD, a Franciscan Physician Network electrophysiologist practicing at Franciscan Health Indiana Heart Physicians in Indianapolis, will lead the webinar. Dr. George will help participants learn more about