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Franciscan Health broke ground Tuesday for a new medical office building with a blessing by The Most Rev. Robert McClory, bishop of the Diocese of Gary. The two-story, 82,881-square-foot building is being built by Tonn and Blank Construction at 3400 Mariposa Drive at the southeast corner of State Roads 2 and 49. It will house an ExpressCare, primary care and specialty physician offices, diagnostic imaging, CT, MRI, ultrasound and laboratory services. The new medical office building construction is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2026.

LAKE & PORTER COUNTIES, Ind. - There will be lane shifts and overnight lane closures on I-94 between I-65 and State Road 149 for pavement patching beginning on or after tonight Tuesday, Nov. 5. Work will be conducted in two phases, and I-94 will be reduced to one lane in each direction during the overnight hours of approximately 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while pavement patching occurs. Phase one will have impacts to traffic during these overnight hours while patching occurs and the phase two traffic configuration is set up, which will take approximately five nights. Phase two will consist

Michigan City Mayor Angie is happy to announce Citywide Trick-or-Treat will be Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Residents who would like to participate should turn on your outside porch lights. Trick-or-Treating Tips from Chief Marty Corley of the Michigan City Police Department: · Plan your route ahead of time. · Trick-or-treat in familiar neighborhoods. · Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries. · Always trick-or-treat in groups, accompanied by an adult. · Follow the designated hours for treating – that’s 5-7 p.m. ONLY. · Respect people who do not want to participate. · Stay on the sidewalks and out of

Press release, City of La Porte: The City of La Porte will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the movie Prancer with the film’s biggest stars, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. Actor Sam Elliott, Director John Hancock and other members of the cast will pay homage to the 1989 Christmas classic – which was filmed in La Porte – on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. The event will feature a screening of the film, as well as a Q&A Session with the stars. Dermody said lovers of the film are not going to want to

Chesterton, IN – The Duneland Exchange Club is proud to recognize Chesterton High School senior Logan Arthur as our Student of the Month. Introduced by Jackie Ruge-Perkins, Logan exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement, making him an outstanding recipient of this honor. Logan has been a dedicated member of the Principal’s Honor Roll for four years and has achieved the title of Scholar Athlete, along with receiving three Academic Scholar Awards. His academic record is impressive, boasting a GPA of 4.53, placing him 17th in the CHS Class of 2025 and earning him a place in the National Honors

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS AND MARGINALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN INDIANA Fire Weather Watch issued October 28 at 3:25PM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong southwest winds and marginally low relative humidity values, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Indiana, Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton IN, Whitley, Allen IN, White, Cass IN, Miami, Wabash, Huntington, Wells, Adams, Grant, Blackford, Jay, Northern Kosciusko,

The west side of Franklin Street will be paved today, Oct. 28, and the east side tomorrow, Oct. 29. It is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic on Wednesday, Oct. 30. All road construction is weather permitting. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Farmed & Forged thrilled to announce they will be hosting a weekly producers-only market in The Back Room at Burn 'Em Brewing in Michigan City on Thursdays from October 31, 2024 - February 13, 2025 from 4-7p CST! Join us for our Vend-Or-Treat Market kickoff to shop small and trick or treat with our vendors on Halloween evening, 10/31! All ages ages welcome, bar and full menu available from Burn ‘Em, free admission, and costumes encouraged as Phenom Photo Booth will be on location to capture the evening! SNAP benefits will be accepted at the market info booth! Save the

MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – Franciscan Health is teaming up with the Indiana State Department of Health and the Northern Indiana Food Bank to offer the Produce Prescription Program, aimed at assisting with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, four-week program, participants will receive produce vouchers for fresh fruit every month for six months. This new program focuses on management of all chronic diseases, including but not limited to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and cancer. Participants need not be patients within the Franciscan Health system to participate. Participants must have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, have moderate

INDIANAPOLIS- Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales briefed the Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity (IECC) to emphasize the state’s pre-election planning, preparedness, inter-agency coordination, and ongoing efforts to ensure the security and integrity of the upcoming General Election. In his remarks, Secretary Morales reinforced Indiana’s commitment to safeguarding election infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. “Security and safety are top priorities as we approach Election Day.  We owe it to every Hoosier voter to protect the integrity of their vote.  The Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity, in partnership with state and local election officials, has championed robust security and coordination measures

An awesome time with TEAM WIMS with The Franciscan Health Foundation at their Spirited Celebration to raise funds at Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso over the weekend. TEAM WIMS Ric Federighi was Master of Ceremonies.  Thank you to everyone that came out to Make a Difference. We appreciate our sponsors Franciscan Health Foundation Arnett Construction & Roofing Derrick Wayne Arnett and NIPSCO #wims #nwi #localradio

PORTER & LA PORTE COUNTIES, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors North Inc will have overnight lane closures on I-94 between mile marker 31 to 36 (east and west of the U.S. 421 exit) beginning on or after Sunday, October 27. Crews will be conducting pavement patching during the overnight hours of approximately 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for up to six nights a week (nightly Sunday evening through Saturday morning) over a period of two weeks. I-94 will be reduced to one lane in the area where work is occurring, and work will begin in the

Unity Foundation of La Porte County is pleased to recognize 10 local high school seniors as La Porte County finalists for the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Two of the finalists will be selected as 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. The two scholars will each receive a full-tuition scholarship to pursue a baccalaureate degree at any accredited public or private Indiana college or university and an annual book and equipment stipend. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program has provided approximately $6 million in tuition and book stipends to benefit 74 La Porte County students since 1998. “This year’s finalists are

Franciscan Health is offering free scans during the week of Nov. 4 in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month at locations in Dyer and Munster, thanks in part to generous grants from the Indiana Cancer Coalition and the Indiana Immunization Coalition. Lung scans are simple, non-invasive computer tomography (CT) screenings that use a minimal amount of radiation. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in adults and is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. However, when diagnosed in the earliest stages, the five-year survival rate for lung cancer is 67%

Don't forget to mark your calendars for The Michigan City Festival of Lights Parade fun with Michigan City Special Events on Saturday December 7th starting at 5pm-see below for details

The La Porte County Family YMCA – La Porte Branch will be closed from Monday, October 28th through Friday, November 1st. The pool will be closed through Monday November 4th. During this time, we will be performing facility improvements, scheduled maintenance, and deep cleaning to ensure a better experience for our members. Additionally, our staff will be engaged in mandatory meetings and professional development training. For your convenience, our Michigan City Elston Branch and Long Beach Branch will remain open and available for member use throughout the closure. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back

On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Michigan City Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more than a decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction. Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide. What:

Michigan City Offshore is excited to announce our partnership with Race World Offshore (RWO) as part of the APBA (American Power Boat Association) National Championship Series in 2025. RWO currently runs the Offshore World Championship Race, an APBA sanctioned event held in Key West each year. LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Jack Arnett states, “This is a huge step forward for Michigan City – not only from an industry standpoint but this also adds great value for our many visitors and race fans.” “This puts Michigan City and LaPorte County on the map, positioning our site to be

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is hosting its free First Friday on Friday, November 1 from 5-8 p.m. (Central). For November's First Friday, LCA invites its members to a Members' Appreciation Night! Explore our galleries, enjoy refreshments and be among the first to experience the new "Healers and Dreamers" exhibit. Support from LCA members makes everything we do possible. As a token of our appreciation, we welcome our members for an evening of door prizes, food, a short presentation, tour and cash bar. If you are not a member or have an expired membership, you can sign

Jennie L. Huskey, 80, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:19 pm in her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, October 28, 2024 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN with  Pastor Samuel Geckler officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte, IN.  Visitation will be from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Monday at the funeral chapel. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our web site at www.otthaverstock.com.