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NEWTON COUNTY, Ind. - An INDOT contractor will close State Road 16 between County Road 300 East and State Road 55 on or after Monday, September 30. State Road 16 will be closed through mid-October for a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project over the Iroquois River. INDOT says motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 41, State Road 114 and State Road 55. State Road 16 will not close until U.S. 24 reopens between County Road 50 East and County Road 150 East (between Kentland and Goodland) for the bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project

The Michigan City Art League is pleased to announce a workshop on oil painting, "Learning to Love Oil Painting", presented by artist Bunny Dimke on Oct. 12.  Bunny is an award winning artist and is also a member of the Art  League. The workshop is designed for beginning to intermediate students.  It will include basic instruction in direct painting, also known as "Alla Prima" or wet-on-wet.  There will be a brief explanation of the management of oil painting supplies, followed by step-by-step instruction in painting from a photograph, supplied by the instructor.  The goal is to end the day with

The two right lanes of U.S. 30 eastbound will be closed at I-65 this weekend from approximately 9 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday for concrete pavement restoration (through 9/29). All ramps at the I-65 and U.S. 30 interchange will be open during this time. These overnight weekend lane closures are to wrap up phase one of this work. Here is a reminder of the remaining schedule: Phase 2: Sun, Sept 29 thru Fri, Oct 4; 2 left lanes closed EB & WB Phase 3: Sun, Oct 6 thru Fri, Oct 11; 2 right lanes closed WB Ramps from I-65

The following is a list of Mobile Food Distributions from the Food Bank of Northern Indiana:   Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – LaPorte County 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last. Where: LaPorte County Fairgrounds, 2581 W Indiana 2, LaPorte, IN 46350 *This distribution is sponsored by Citizens Concerned for the Homeless and will serve 350 households.   Friday, October 4, 2024 – Marshall County 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Plymouth Parks, 1660 N. Michigan St.(by the Pool Parking Lot), Plymouth, IN 46563 *This distribution is sponsored by United Way of Marshall County

A Michigan City man was arrested following a vehicle pursuit early Tuesday. On Tuesday, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Chief Deputy Matt Wolfe observed a vehicle traveling northbound on County Road 900 West at a high rate of speed. Wolfe caught up to the vehicle and activated his emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop at US 421/Toll Road. The vehicle fled reaching speeds up to 90 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. The vehicle turned into the Coolspring in. The vehicle jumped the curb in the parking lot and proceeded through an open field and into a wooded area where

Press release, Michiana Humane Society: Animal lovers are rounding up their partners for a good old fashioned country and western bash to benefit the shelter pets of Michiana Humane Society (MHS) on Friday, October 4th. MHS is bringing its fall party, The Fur Ball, to Michigan City! Supporters will gather from 5pm - 8pm CT at the beautiful White Oak Farm Venue in Michigan City, IN to enjoy good hearty grub, an open bar, live auction, and a raffle round-up. At $125 per ticket, attendees will be thoroughly entertained throughout the evening enjoying live music by Jack Whittle, line dancing

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reducing the County Bonus Antlerless Quotas (CBAQ) in Wabash, Porter, and Allen counties from two bonus antlerless deer to one bonus antlerless deer for the coming deer hunting season. This change is a result of the impact of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) on the deer herd in northern Indiana this year. Changes to the CBAQ will not affect the Deer Reduction Zones. Humans are not at risk for contracting EHD. EHD is a viral disease that commonly affects white-tailed deer and is transmitted by biting midges, also known as sand gnats or

The City of La Porte is reminding residents that WM’s Large/Heavy Trash Pick Up is just a two weeks away. Running Monday, Oct. 7 through Friday, Oct. 11, city residents will be able to place large and heavy trash on the curb for pick-up on their regular trash day. "Different from the city’s previous Fall and Spring Clean Ups, WM’s Large/Heavy Trash Pick Ups will take place once annually and include some different guidelines that residents should be aware of," the City of La Porte said on a social media post. For a complete list of acceptable and unacceptable items,

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites you to celebrate National Public Lands Day weekend on Sept. 28 and 29 with events happening around the state. National Public Lands Day, on Saturday, Sept. 28, is the nation’s largest single day of volunteerism on public lands. See dnr.IN.gov/places-to-go/events or on.IN.gov/dnrvolunteer for listings of programs. Participants can also collect trash at a nearby DNR property for a rewarding way to protect wildlife and promote healthy natural resources. Sept. 28 is also National Hunting and Fishing Day and the last Free Fishing Day of the year. Indiana residents can fish public waters

The next phase of roadwork is underway between Mile Marker 10 and Mile Marker 15.6 eastbound, including the closure of the eastbound Gary West Exit 14A. This project continues through Oct. 16. Remember to stay vigilant and watch out for traffic pattern changes. For full tentative schedule for the mainline milling and filling and Gary West exit 14A closure visit: https://www.indianatollroad.org/travel-advisory/

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing regarding an intersection improvement project at U.S. 41 and 151st Ave on Tuesday, October 1. The hearing will be held at Hanover Central High School, 10120 W 133rd Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303. An open house will begin at 5 p.m. where the project team will be available to answer questions regarding the project. A formal presentation will begin at 6 p.m., which will include the opportunity for people to make comments about the project for the public record. The project team will also be available

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) congratulates 16 Indiana schools for being honored as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. “It is one of the highest honors to be named a National Blue Ribbon School,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “This is only possible because of teachers, school leaders, parents and families who are working together to maximize their collective impact for students. Congratulations to these schools and everyone who made this recognition possible!” Indiana’s 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are (local counties in bold): Daviess County - Barr-Reeve Middle/High School, Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc. Floyd

Residents of Jay and Kosciosko counties are asked to contact Indiana 211 by calling 866-211-9966 to report severe storm damage from Sept. 20, 2024. To help establish a comprehensive assessment of damage, residents can call 866-211-9966 or visit the Indiana 211 website. Collecting assessments via this process will help IDHS determine damage estimates and develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process. Currently, only residents in Jay and Kosciosko counties should utilize Indiana 211 to report damages incurred on Sept. 20, 2024 (no other dates apply). Other counties should reach out to their local emergency manager. Agricultural

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) was ranked as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings (released Tuesday, Sept. 24), while also being recognized for student social mobility, a measure by U.S. News of how well institutions graduate Pell Grant recipients and first-generation college students. PNW ranked 36 on U.S. News’ list of the top Midwest public regional universities and ranked as a top institution among all recognized Midwest regional colleges and universities. “PNW is a student-centered institution where our faculty and staff seek innovative ways to help

La Porte—The La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) announced the launch of its 2024 Fall Survey, a comprehensive initiative aimed at gathering input from all stakeholders to shape the future of education in the district. Superintendent Sandra Wood, who recently joined LPCSC, emphasized the critical nature of this survey. "Like many districts across Indiana, we are grappling with challenges such as declining enrollment, which significantly impacts our funding and overall operations," Wood stated. "As we navigate these issues and strive to optimize our resources, the insights from our community are more valuable than ever." The survey will be open until

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - An INDOT contractor will close State Road 312 between Parrish Avenue and State Road 912/Cline Avenue on or after Wednesday, Sept. 25. State Road 312 will be closed through the end of October for a small box culvert replacement. INDOT says motorists should seek an alternate route. The official detour will follow U.S. 20, U.S. 12, and State Road 912. This project was originally announced earlier this year but was delayed due to utility conflicts.

CROWN POINT, Indiana – Franciscan Health Crown Point broke ground Monday for The Dean and Barbara White Cancer Center with a blessing by The Most Rev. Robert McClory, bishop of the Diocese of Gary. The project was made possible in part by a $30 million donation from The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation in November 2023, the largest gift ever received by the Franciscan Health Foundation. "Health and wellness is one of the main focuses for our Foundation,” said Bill Hanna, executive director of The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation. “The Cancer Center will add another asset for

Franciscan Health is hosting a virtual diabetes prevention program online starting Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Central/6 p.m. Eastern. Franciscan Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that have been proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S., impacting more than 37 million American adults. Few realize type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with lifestyle changes, like those implemented through the Franciscan Health Diabetes Prevention Program. Groups meet weekly for a total of 16 sessions,

Press release, City of Michigan City: La Porte County Problem Solving Court, better known as “Drug Court,” recently celebrated its 100 th graduate since the program’s 2012 inception. Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch was honored to have celebrated the milestone with this cohort of graduates. The occasion marked not only a personal achievement for the grads but also served as a testament to the program's success in helping individuals transition from substance abuse to sobriety. "The journey these individuals have undertaken is nothing short of remarkable,” Mayor Angie said. "Each graduate has demonstrated resilience, commitment, and a willingness to rebuild their

Press release, Indiana Economic Development Corporation: FAIR OAKS, Ind. – State, regional and local leaders today announced plans to establish Marvella, the nation’s first sports complex dedicated to empowering girls sports and leadership, at Fair Oaks Farms in Newton County. The development, which is being supported by Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative 2.0 (READI 2.0), is expected to create approximately 1,000 new jobs and fuel tax revenue and economic momentum across the northwest Indiana region. Governor Eric J. Holcomb established the now $1.25 billion READI program in 2021, and it has since been nationally recognized for its success.