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For the seventh consecutive year, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is accepting applications for its Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant to support local nonprofit organizations and first responders to provide public safety education and training across northern Indiana. Grants are available in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. Applications are being accepted now through Nov. 8, with grant awards announced during the week of Nov. 25. “Safety is a core value at NISPCO,” said Rick Calinski, NIPSCO Director of Public Affairs and Economic Development. “This grant equips our first responders and citizens with the latest knowledge

The Porter County Board of Health and the Porter County Board of Commissioners are pleased to announce the appointment of Rodney Guimont Jr., M.D., as the new health officer for Porter County. Dr. Guimont succeeds Maria L. Stamp, M.D., following a unanimous vote by the commissioners during their meeting on October 08. Dr. Guimont, of Chesterton, is a board-certified family physician with a diverse background in family medicine, sports medicine and urgent care services. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean and completed his residency at St. Vincent Family Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. When asked

 The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) awarded $105,367 in grants to 18 local nonprofit organizations as part of its final Community Fund grant cycle of 2024. The following organizations and programs are receiving funding: Art Barn School of Art – $5,000 to support organizational tools and training for growth Call-A-Ride – $6,000 to support fuel for two vans to provide transportation to Hebron residents Community Change Center: WeAreOne – $10,000 to support launch of the Fresh Starts Food Truck Dressed for School – $10,000 to support purchase of gym shoes for students Duneland Family YMCA – $7,400 to support pool safety equipment for the Duneland

The answer to the question “How does it play in Peoria” as it pertains to the Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) Raider Team is “with grit and determination.” The cadets competed in a Raider Meet at Peoria Richwoods High School. Raiders is a physically demanding event, based on physical skills that would be required in combat. The Wolves earned a third place trophy in a very competitive meet. They went against much larger MCJROTC schools like Richwoods (160 cadets) and Chicago Leadership Academy (400 cadets). MCHS has 53 cadets.   The first

The Duneland Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Sponsorships and free booth space for distributing candy in the Chamber parking lot—220 Broadway, Chesterton—are available. Businesses wishing to participate should call the Chamber at 219-926-5513 or register online at https://chestertonchamber.chambermaster.com/.../regi.../8199 DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT SPONSORS PREMIER: Urschel Laboratories Inc. PLATINUM: Avalon Springs Health Campus; Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; WIMS 95.1 FM/AM 1420 (Valparaiso 106.7 FM). GOLD: 1st Source Bank; Health Michigan City; McColly Real Estate-Paul Boyter; NITCO; Tethan’s Candy & Confections. SILVER Berglund Construction; Centier Bank, Chesterton South Branch; Horizon Bank; NIPSCO, Public

The Salvation Army of Michigan City is pleased to announce that Mike Hackett and the team at Harbour Trust & Investment Management Company will serve as 2024 Christmas Campaign Chairs during the upcoming holiday season. Hackett, a Michigan City native, believes that serving as Christmas Campaign Chair is a natural fit for him because the mission of The Salvation Army closely aligns with the values of Harbour Trust. “The founders of Harbour Trust & Investment Management Company, Bob Rose and Leon Dargis, shared an affinity for The Salvation Army and ‘doing the most good,’ and that belief has been passed

Mayor Angie is happy to announce Citywide Trick-or-Treat will be Thursday, October 31, 2024, 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 the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated

South Shore Line westbound passengers destined for Van Buren St. Station are advised they will begin utilizing a temporary platform at Van Buren St. beginning Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, through Oct. 27, 2024. The temporary platform will be in use while one of Metra’s four tracks is taken out of service to accommodate a joint construction project between SSL and Metra. Van Buren St. Station consists of an island platform, with Tracks 1 and 2 on the west side and Tracks 3 and 4 on the east side. Beginning Oct. 14, Track 3 will be out of service. The temporary

The City of Michigan City is reminding the public that City Hall and the offices at Central Services will be closed to the public on Monday, Oct. 14 in observation of the federal holiday. However, there will be no disruption to regularly-scheduled trash/compost pickup next week, so continue to set out your trash on your normal day. Bus service also will run its normally-scheduled routes on Monday.

Prepare yourself for an epic night of thrills, chills, & unforgettable memories at our haunted celebration at The Waterford Inn (6466 Johnson Road, La Porte)! Our bash features great cocktails, live music all night long, & an exclusive VIP ROOM where you can indulge in luxury.   General admission tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door, but for those looking to elevate their experience, we’re offering VIP TICKETS for $45 each. Here’s what you get with VIP:   -Access to a Halloween buffet filled with devilishly delicious treats. -A complimentary Witches Brew cocktail to get you in the

In response to ongoing train service adjustments, the South Shore Line announces it will extend its “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” monthly ticket promotion for November 2024. All monthly tickets purchased for the month of November 2024 will remain valid for December 2024. Passengers purchasing a paper November monthly ticket should plan to keep that ticket and use it through December, and passengers purchasing a digital November monthly ticket via the mobile app will see a December ticket uploaded to their accounts prior to Dec. 1. For passengers who receive tickets through an employer benefit program such as Wage Works/Health Equity

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - An INDOT contractor will close State Road 149 between County Road 875 North/Robbins Road and County Road 925 North on or after Monday, Oct. 14. State Road 149 will be closed for approximately five days for tree clearing to allow for utility relocations ahead of a 2025 construction project. This area of State Road 149 will close again in the spring of 2025 for an intersection improvement project at State Road 149 and Robbins Road. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour for this closure will follow U.S. 20, State Road 49 and U.S. 6.

Chesterton, IN – The Duneland Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the grand opening of Amata Management’s new location at the Coffee Creek Professional Center, 501 Allen Court, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 4:00 p.m. Amata Management offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to professionals seeking a streamlined, full-service solution. With flexible office spaces, top-notch administrative support, and state-of-the-art conferencing facilities, Amata caters to businesses looking to focus on their core activities while enhancing productivity. The Coffee Creek location provides easy access to Northern Indiana and Chicago courtrooms, making it an ideal choice for law firms and other

PORTER and 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, Oct. 13. 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

The Porter County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance for help locating a missing subject. Gary Cunningham is described as 70 years of age, approximately 5'6", 140 pounds, with white hair. Police say Cunningham was last seen on Sept. 12, 2024 at the Portage Wal-Mart. Cunningham was last observed wearing a light colored button up t-shirt and blue jeans. It is believed that Cunningham may have last been riding a bicycle and frequents the South Haven and Portage area. Anyone with information about Cunningham's whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Nathan Graf at 219-477-3144.

Press Release, Health Foundation of La Porte: Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. SCA strikes people of all ages who may seem to be healthy, even children and teens. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, SCA is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting more than 350,000 people each year—with only 1 in every 10 victims surviving. October is SCA Awareness Month, and Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) has partnered with several local organizations to spread awareness about SCA and the life-saving measures in place in

Press release, Marquette Catholic High School: Annual Fall Benefit Set for November 1st at Trinity Hall in Chesterton; Early Pricing Available through October 18th Since 1886, Marquette/St. Mary's has provided students with the knowledge, resources, and faith formation to achieve their personal and professional ambitions. Odds are you know someone who has thrived thanks to a Marquette education - a family member, a friend, or a civic leader. Those opportunities often exist because someone before them made a sacrifice.   This November 1st, you can show your gratitude for those contributions and pay it forward by attending "A Toast to Marquette" at Trinity Hall in Chesterton.

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — A motorist lost his life in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. 20 and County Road 375 East in Pine Township on Wednesday afternoon, the Porter County Sheriff’s Police is reporting. Just before 3 p.m. the male driver of a 2010 Buick was southbound on County Road 375 East when he failed to yield right-of-way and pulled into the path of a 2019 Hyundai westbound in the inside lane of U.S. 20, according to police. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said. No information on the status of the Hyundai’s female

In order to accommodate construction at the current Hammond Station, the South Shore Line will temporarily bus overnight train passengers between 9 p.m. – 4 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 and from Sunday, Oct. 13 through early Friday morning, Oct. 18. There will be no busing on Saturday, Oct. 12. The busing will be in effect between Hegewisch, Hammond, and East Chicago stations, and will last until train service is shifted to the new Hammond Gateway Station (located at 4530 Sheffield Ave.) on Oct. 18, 2024. Busing substitution in effect overnight Oct. 11, beginning at 7 p.m.: Weekday EB Trains 131,

Press release, City of Valparaiso: The City of Valparaiso has opened its new Valpo Transit Center, located at 252 S. Campbell, adjacent to Journeyman Distillery. The new facility includes a waiting area and lobby, as well as restrooms and ticket sales/information. “The Transit Center will be the focal point for our Transit Oriented District. The City of Valparaiso is committed to providing transit within our city, to Chicago and beyond, connecting our residents to each other and the greater region,” said Mayor Jon Costas. The Valpo Transit Center was completed through a public-private partnership, with support from Journeyman Distillery and