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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.

Honor those who served our country by attending the 37th annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11, at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. The program, organized by the Mayor's Veterans Committee, begins at 10:30 a.m. Before the ceremony, donuts and coffee served from 9-10:15 a.m. in the lower level. For more information, see the flyer below or call Lesa Rosenbaum at 574-315-8362. #HonorOurHeros

Big Closure in Chesterton on Wagner Road starting on November 4th Wagner Road to CLOSE between Indiana Street and US 20 for four weeks beginning on Monday Nov 4 Wagner Road will CLOSE between Indiana Street and U.S. 20 on Monday, Nov. 4, the Town of Porter is reporting. An INDOT crew will be be conducting a joint replacement project on the Wagner Road bridge over I-94. The closure is expected to remain in effect for four weeks. DETOURS *U.S. 20 to Beam Street. *U.S. 20 to Howe Road and then to Mineral Springs Road. *U.S. 20 to Waverly Road

South Bend, Ind. – Shirley Heinze Land Trust will host a ‘Health & Harvest Fest’ from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT Sunday, October 27 at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, 25898 US-20, South Bend, IN 46628. This family-friendly festival will feature free admission and a variety of interactive activities that promote healthy living while celebrating the fall season. Health & Harvest Fest is sponsored by Cleveland-Cliffs, with additional support from community partners. Harvest activities will include “donut-bobbing,” face painting, nature-based crafts, guided walks, and more. Visitors are encouraged to dress up in costume, make s’mores around a campfire, and enjoy

SCHERERVILLE, Indiana – Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Ellen “Ellie” Elzinga, NP, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Schererville. Elzinga is board-certified and earned her Master of Science degree from Purdue University Northwest in Hammond. In addition to family medicine, her clinical interests include pediatrics and women’s health. Elzinga is accepting new patients at Franciscan Physician Network Schererville Family Health Center, 221 Indianapolis Blvd., Suite 1 in Schererville. In-person and virtual visits are available. To make an appointment, call (219) 864-3950.

The La Porte County Family YMCA is excited to announce the re-launch of its Diabetes Prevention Program and the introduction of a new Youth Empowerment Program, both designed to support the health and well-being of our community members. The Diabetes Prevention Program will once again be available to help individuals reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Focused on healthy living, participants will engage in group support sessions and educational workshops that promote long-term lifestyle changes such as increased physical activity, improved nutrition, and sustained weight loss. This program aims to empower individuals to take control of their health