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The Chesterton Fire Department will offer a free CPR class on Tuesday May 19. The Chesterton Fire Department will continue to offer free CPR classes through 2026. The next class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the CFD station house, 702 Broadway. Participants will learn adult, child, and infant CPR, in addition to choking relief and the use of an AED. The class size is limited to 20 participants. To register, contact Deputy Fire Aimee Gilbert at 219-926-7162 or agilbert@chestertonfire.org The CFD would like to note: This CPR class is not for certification but

LA PORTE, IN – The City of La Porte Parks and Recreation Department has announced the 2026 Movies in the Park schedule, featuring four free outdoor movie nights at city parks, each paired with themed pre-movie activities and community participation. The series begins on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Fox Park with Recess: School’s Out! The evening will include recess-style games and a Summer Camp and Programs Fair connecting families with local camps and summer resources. On Friday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m., Movies in the Park continues at Stone Lake Beach with Lilo & Stitch, featuring a

Congratulations to the MCPD Officers who were recognized earlier today. Several of our outstanding officers were recognized with awards and a promotion today during our monthly Police Commission meeting: Officer Richard Sterk – Letter of Commendation Officer Anthony Santoro – Letter of Commendation Officer Carol Pytynia – Letter of Commendation (not pictured) Officer Shane Motshagen – Letter of Commendation Long Beach Police Department Deputy Marshal Matthew Disbrow – Letter of Commendation Corporal Mark Galetti – Letter of Commendation (not pictured) Sergeant Michael Oberle – Letter of Commendation Sergeant Brian Wright – Letter of Commendation Lieutenant Michael King – Letter of

The City of Valparaiso is looking to maximize the lifespan of its roadways with an innovative asphalt rejuvenating treatment called Reclamite®. "This penetrating sealer can be compared to changing the oil in your car. We plan to try this in limited locations in an effort to extend the service life of our roadways, allowing our road maintenance dollars to go further," said Valparaiso City Engineer Max Rehlander. The Reclamite® penetrating sealer being used in Valpo has been in use for more than 50 years. The product replaces oils that are dried from the pavement by the heat of manufacturing and the sun.

Michigan City Police Department swears in new officers-congratulations and thank you for your service The Michigan City Police Department would like to announce the hiring of four new probationary police officers. This brings the total number of sworn officers to 84, which brings the Michigan City Police Department to a full complement for the first time since early 2019, strengthening our ability to serve and protect the community. During a ceremony at City Hall on Monday, May 11th, Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and Chief Steven Forker swore in: • Probationary Officer Ahron Cohen • Probationary Officer Reece Echarry • Probationary

News Release, Indiana State Police Lowell Post: Northwest Indiana – In the early morning hours of May 12, 2026, Trooper Griffin arrested an impaired driver following a high‑speed pursuit that began in Lake County and ended in Porter County. One passenger was also taken into custody for outstanding warrants. At approximately 2:06 a.m., Trooper Griffin was patrolling eastbound on I‑80 near the 10 mile-marker in Gary when he observed a black Toyota traveling at a high rate of speed. After accelerating to catch up, he paced the Toyota at 110 mph in a posted 55 mph zone near the 12.5-mile

Kenneth A. Firanek, 76, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 6:21 a.m. at Ignite Medical Resort in Chesterton, Indiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1506 Washington Street, Michigan City, Indiana, with Rev. Walter Ciesla officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026, and from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington Street, Michigan City, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. To sign

MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – The City of Michigan City is mourning the loss of Brenda Patrick, a dedicated Michigan City Transit employee who faithfully served the community for 38 years. To honor Brenda’s life and legacy, Michigan City Transit services will be suspended from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, to allow transit employees, riders, and colleagues the opportunity to attend her funeral and pay their respects. Funeral services will be held at Bethel AME Church, located at 629 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, Indiana. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., with funeral services scheduled from

Today Sunny with a high near 57. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.   Thursday Sunny, with a high near 55.   Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.   Friday A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.   Friday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, a high-visibility enforcement effort focused on increasing seat belt use. Beginning today and lasting through May 31, deputies will work overtime to ensure drivers and passengers are using their seat belts and children are properly secured. The overtime patrols are funded by NHTSA through ICJI’s Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP). “Buckling up is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones

Michigan City Area Schools will hold special groundbreaking ceremony for their new Community Event Center at Michigan City High School on Thursday, May 14, at 5:00 PM CST in the East parking lot near the Barbara Jones Slater Track and Field at Michigan City High School. "This project reflects the vision and feedback shared during previous Community Conversations and marks an important step forward as construction begins," MCAS said in a statement. "It also represents a significant investment in our students and community and is aligned with our district’s Strategic Plan. The new facility will feature a lighted track and

Indiana Conservation Officer Tyler Brock who was named District 10 Officer of the Year in 2025, has been honored as the James D. Pitzer Indiana Conservation Officer of the Year, selected from among the 10 top district officers in Indiana, according to a Facebook post from the Town of Chesterton. The Town of Chesterton shared the information below: "The Pitzer Award is named for James Pitzer, who in 1961 was killed in the line of duty in Jay County. The recipient of this award demonstrates professional ethics, attitude, and service to the public while demonstrating dedication to the conservation of

News Release, U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes District:  CLEVELAND — Leveraging a contract awarded by the U.S. Coast Guard to enhance maritime domain awareness, the Great Lakes District will deploy autonomous drones to support Coast Guard missions on the Great Lakes this summer from May to October, 2026. These are uncrewed surface vehicles with primary hybrid-electric propulsion, wind assist via the Saildrone Wing, and solar power as an auxiliary battery charge source. The autonomous vessels are highly visible, equipped with radar, cameras and collision-avoidance artificial intelligence, and monitored 24/7 by human operators who can take manual control if needed. Sail

In Jasper County crews will conduct overnight lane closures on I-65 between mile marker 213-215 (south of State Road 114, north of U.S. 231) during the hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Starting on or after tonight, May 12, one southbound lane will be closed at a time for two evenings. These lane closures are to accommodate overhead bridge demolition work at C.R. 600 S. Additional overnight lane closures are scheduled for two evenings on I-65 northbound beginning on or after Wednesday, May 20 to change the traffic configuration. Northbound traffic will be shifted to the left with the

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more. Sometimes, these changes can feel scary or concerning for how they will impact the future. However, the needs that people have — forming connections, providing help, exercising effective decision-making — have remained unchanged for centuries despite tools that dramatically altered different processes. Keynote speaker Alejandra Y. Castillo implored nearly 1,100 participating candidates at Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) 2026 Commencement on May 9 to remember this as they begin their next steps after graduation. She humorously pointed out,

Pursuit Ends in Crash into a House in Portage-Update from the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post Portage, IN – On May 10, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Trooper Schrock attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Blazer traveling 90 mph on I-94 westbound near the 21.8 mile-marker. This location is near the Burns Harbor/Porter exit. The driver refused to stop, accelerating to speeds over 130 mph while fleeing through multiple jurisdictions. The pursuit continued onto State Road 249, U.S. 20, and Samuelson Road in Porter county. After crossing a set of railroad tracks at a high rate of speed, the vehicle went

Westville Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Dinner &Awards Westville, IN - The Westville Area Chamber of Commerce just hosted their Annual Dinner at The Great Hall of Purdue University Northwest Westville Campus. More than 80 guests enjoyed the evening of entertainment presented by Harpist Meg Rodgers and dined on great food created by the PNW culinary department while enjoying a unique and beautiful setting of the PNW campus. Our guest speaker for the evening was our own president, Olga Pothorski. She talked about some of the Chamber accomplishments from 2025 and the exciting things that will be happening in

Today A slight chance of showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.   Tonight Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch announced Monday the promotion of Tamiko Smith to Controller for the City of Michigan City and the hiring of Ann Shaffer as Deputy Controller. Smith brings more than 11 years of dedicated service to the City of Michigan City, having advanced through multiple roles within the Controller’s Office. Her experience, institutional knowledge, and strong municipal financial expertise have made her a trusted resource across city government. “Tamiko has earned the respect of our team through her hard work, professionalism, and commitment to the residents of Michigan City,” said Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch. “She understands the importance

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