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Richard Whipple (Whipper) Gehr, 78, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN, with Rev. Keith McClellan officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00AM - 10:00AM, Saturday at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sharing Meadows Foundation, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, Indiana 46371, in Richard’s remembrance. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our

On Monday, January 27, 2025 at the NPUSC monthly board meeting, the NPUSC Board of School Trustees passed a resolution opposing HB 1136 and HB 1501 that are currently being considered in committee. These bills will take away local control of schools and as a result disband the public school board and turn those school districts into Charter schools - people who do not live in our communities will be in charge of running our schools. At this time these bills would affect five school districts within Indiana which include two that are local to us - Tri-Township Consolidated Schools

Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with the Duneland Chamber at the 10th Annual Corkscrew & Brew on Saturday, March 15, from 12 PM to 4 PM, in Chesterton’s scenic Thomas Centennial Park. This highly anticipated event will feature tastings from over 20 local breweries and wineries, DJ entertainment by Arrested Sounds, and fun games for attendees to enjoy. Food will also be available for purchase from Frankie’s Bangers and Leroy’s “Hot Stuff.” Guests are encouraged to explore nearby shops and restaurants before, during, and after the event. TEAM WIMS will be LIVE as well. A large heated tent will

Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech Community College CyberSecurity Program students are defending data fortresses and securing the byte world across variety of program and course offerings through the School of Information Technology in Porter County. Recently the college announced new partnership with Israeli based tech firm CyberProAI to help students train with dynamic interactive software, exercises, labs and military grade cyber attack simulators. Learners can expect hands on work with beneficial gains in real-life experience through participation in coursework with the college and through this new partnership. As the cyber landscape evolves, Ivy Tech’s programmatic approach aims to help students

There is an opening for an Executive Administrative Assistant-Michigan City Urban Enterprise Association-Michigan City, IN. Resume must be in by this Friday 1/31/2025. Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to develop and oversee the marketing strategies that drive brand awareness and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will be skilled in creating impactful campaigns, managing a marketing team, and collaborating with crossfunctional departments to achieve business goals. Key Responsibilities: Lead the daily operations of the organization by effectively monitoring grant applications and providing clear responses to inquiries regarding grants and tax credits, while managing budgeting processes efficiently.

ELKHART COUNTY HOMICIDE UNIT CONTINUING INVESTIGATION INTO DEADLY SHOOTING AT SUPERMARKET, SUSPECT DEAD January 27, 2025, was a tragic day in Elkhart County. Benjamin S. Jeffrey (49), and Annasue Rocha (19), both of Elkhart, were killed by a lone gunman at approximately 5:45 pm in the Martin’s Supermarket on East Jackson Boulevard in Elkhart, Indiana. Miss Rocha was an employee of Martin’s. Mr. Jeffrey was a customer at the time of the gunman’s attack. Numerous shots were fired by the gunman inside the store, and several additional people were in significant danger as a result of his actions. The gunman

After being on the endangered species list and federally protected for many years, the bald eagle is making a comeback. They are also making their presence known here in La Porte County with numerous nests throughout the area. A bald eagle and an American eagle were spotted in eastern La Porte County Saturday morning feasting on the carcass of a dead deer. (Photos and story courtesy of Michael Kellems)

Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon announced today that the Indiana Sheriff’s Association will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximately 40 - $750 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the state. The Indiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing and dispensing of funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an education and career in the law enforcement field. To qualify for one of these scholarships: • the applicant must

The Center for Creative Solutions today announced Northwest Indiana’s World Creativity & Innovation Week, April 15-21, 2025. The week’s theme is “Inspire! Action!” Every is invited to join the fun. Events for the annual celebration are designed to: ∙ To INSPIRE PEOPLE, the initiators of creative innovation and drivers of impactful change.∙ To INSPIRE CONNECTION, leading collaboration and group efforts creating thriving environments founded from creativity. ∙ And to INSPIRE ACTION, propelling creatives across the world to innovate with energy and purpose. “While the Center for Creative Solutions has hosted this celebration for the last 16 years, only with community

RED, WINE, and BREW -LOCAL HEROES BENEFIT celebrates their 10th Anniversary June 27th through June 29th   Some of the $10 deals for the 10 year anniversary of Red Wine and Brew! Watch for more as the event gets closer. Artists announced February 2. Tickets on sale February 10. Sponsorship and table opportunities open now... Text 219-363-8060 Red Wine and Brew

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch has scheduled a series of eight town hall events in 2025 to facilitate face-to-face conversations between Michigan City residents and businesses, the mayor and other leaders from within the municipal government. “Open communication and transparency are major priorities for my administration,” the mayor said. “I want to be sure we’re able to address concerns, provide updates and acknowledge the community’s contributions and achievements.” Each town hall event is expected to last approximately 90 minutes; and they are set at various locations around Michigan City to ensure accessibility. The schedule is as follows:   • Thursday, Feb.

Douglas John Grott, 58, La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:13 pm in his home. Private family services will be conducted. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements. Contributions may be made to Share Foundation for the Handicapped, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our web site at www.otthaverstock.com.

The ladies of Westville were crowned Porter County Conference champions Saturday night following their 59 - 37 win over Morgan Township. Capturing the PCC Championship is a first for the Lady Blackhawks who now sit atop the conference with a 19-2 record. Mike Megyese, formerly the head coach at City, is in his first year at the helm of the Blackhawks. (Story and Photo courtesy of Michael Kellems)

Good cross county rivalry basketball Friday night with La Porte making the trip up Johnson Road to face Michigan City.   Girls final… Michigan City 58 - La Porte 44 Boys final… Michigan City 74 - La Porte 63 For more pictures check out WIMS FACEBOOK Page.   (Phots and Story courtesy of Michael Kellems )

SOUTH BEND – Earlier this week, Orlando Rodriguez-Roman, 42 years old, of Goshen, Indiana, was convicted of three felony counts after a three-day jury trial before United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, announced Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay. Rodriguez-Roman was found guilty of attempted possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, and unlawful possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. Sentencing is scheduled for April 29, 2025. This case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service including the USPS

Join the crew from the Michiana Humane Society for another installment of "Rescue Radio" Monday January 27th 10:15am – 10:45am. We'll chat about some furry friends who are up for adoption or foster. Also, the latest on The Shelter Valentine's Fundraiser and so much more. Rescue Radio is brought to you by Captain Ed's Furniture & Mattress in Michigan City. You can listen to AM 1420, 95.1FM, 106.7FMValparaiso and stream at wimsradio.com. #wims #nwi #michigancity #pets #localradio

Tickets on Sale NOW for Warren Zeiders at the La Porte County Fair Thursday July 10th at 7:30pm. For tickets and information visit www,lpfair.com.

Tom Lounges is back on WIMS for another "KILLER" installment of MIDWEST BEAT BLUES every Sunday 4p-6p followed by "NEEDLE DROP" 6p-9p. You can listen on AM 1420, 95.1FM, 106.7FMValparaiso and we stream around the world at wimsradio.com. #wims

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has earned recognition as a College of Distinction for its commitment to providing a comprehensive, exceptional student experience that provides high-quality, active learning for students and ensures successful outcomes for PNW graduates. PNW is also the only public regional university in Indiana to be named to the Colleges of Distinction guide. “Purdue University Northwest is honored to be recognized as a College of Distinction institution, a third-party evaluation that reflects our strong commitment to student success and achievement,” said PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford. “This recognition highlights our dedication to providing students with the support, resources

Join William Hatczel and Dan Levy for another installment of The Sunday Blitz here on WIMS Sunday from 11a-Noon "🏈 The Sunday Blitz Conference Playoff Edition is here! 📅 This Sunday at 11 AM on WIMS 🎙️ Guests: NFL star & author Merril Hoge (@MerrilHoge), @markgrotesports, & @DonKleppin 🔥 Segments: Game Balls, Clowns of the Week, You Say It, We Play It, & BARGUMENTS! Don’t miss the playoff action! #NFLPlayoffs"