MC Transit Service Advisory Celebrating Our Hometown Heroes this Saturday, with our Patriotic Parade. Michigan City Transit will temporarily suspend service between 10:30AM – 1:30PM. Due to NICTD Double Track construction closure, Parade route and staging of the Parade we are unable to re-route and maintain are bus service schedules. MC Transit will resume service at 1:30PM from the MC Public Library
The Porter County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) issued 54 seat belt citations during its recent Click It or Ticket enforcement blitz, which coincided with Memorial Day weekend and lasted three weeks. In addition to the seat belt citations, four other citations were issued; two for speeding and two for distracted driving. There was a misdemeanor arrest made as well. More than 200 Indiana police agencies participated in this year’s Click It or Ticket operation, which was funded by NHTSA through ICJI.
The City of La Porte says they have received several calls about teens jumping from the Waverly Road Bridge and hanging on passing boats. The City says that not only is this extremely unsafe, but it also violates City ordinance. The Police Department will be working closely with the La Porte County Sheriff's Office as well as the DNR to catch violators. If caught, a minimum fine of $50 will be issued. The City also says if you spot jumpers, you can call the police department’s non-emergency line.
New Buffalo Police say that last Thursday a Yacht was taken from the New Buffalo Marina without the owner’s permission. An arrest was made in the case, a 37 year old man from Syracuse Indiana was lodged at the Berrien County Jail on initial charges of possession of stolen property. A maintenance employee was servicing the vessel that morning when a subject came onto the vessel impersonating a relative of the owner, took possession of the boat, and powered off. The next day when the owners arrived their boat was missing, and they contacted police. On June 12 the Michigan
Hailmann and Critchfield Elementary Schools in La Porte both welcomed new principals this week. Hailmann welcomed Zach Huber and his family at a school board meeting earlier this week. Principal Huber brings nearly two decades of experience in education to the role. A La Porte native, he looks forward to working within his community to see his faculty and students succeed. Mrs. Tearsa Schable who was named the next principal at Crichfield. Mrs. Schable taught at Kingsbury before moving into administration. She first served as assistant principal at Kingsbury before taking the helm at Lincoln Elementary. Mrs. Schable is a
Michigan City High School has announced new leadership roles. Sarah Hendricks and Kyle Dean are now co-principals. Mrs. Hendricks is a graduate of MCHS and joined the MCHS staff as Assistant Principal during the 2020-21 school year. Previously, she was a school counselor at MCHS, as well as Head Coach of the Wolves volleyball team. She also served as Dean at Penn High School in Mishawaka. Mr. Dean comes to MCHS from Westville High School, where he served as Assistant Principal since 2018. He has been a science teacher at the high-school level since 2012, and he held a principal
The Valparaiso Police Department has added a new officer with the swearing-in of Michael “Jason” Wray on June 8, 2021. Mayor Matt Murphy performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall. Chief Balon, with numerous officers and civilian staff, joined the friends and family of Jason, who were in attendance to witness the event. During the event, Chief Balon welcomed Jason to the Valparaiso Police family and congratulated him on his appointment. Jason is a 1997 graduate of the Calvary Christian School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2015 from Purdue University, while majoring in Psychology.
Westville Police say that if you are going on a summer vacation they can help make checks on your home. Email them at westville.police@westville.us and they will make checks on your home while you’re away.
A sinkhole was discovered over the weekend, in the Duneland Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 220 Broadway, according to the Town of Chesterton. Chamber President Maura Durham, who was making the rounds of the European Market when she saw a small hole in the asphalt then noticed that the asphalt itself was spongy when pressed. Durham barricaded the area and contacted the Chesterton Street Department. Tuesday morning Assistant Street Commissioner Dan Moy was able to confirm that the only thing immediately beneath the asphalt was air. Excavation revealed that a cinder-block stormwater basin had failed and collapsed, allowing dirt
HIGH SWIM RISK Be careful if you plan to visit Washington Park Beach the next couple days. See the reports below. Swim at your own risk.
In the afternoon hours of June 8th, 2021, members of the LaPorte County Drug Task Force, a HIDTA Initiative, The Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (FAST), The Michigan City Police Department, the Michigan City SWAT team, and the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department ERT, effected 2 arrests as the result of a search warrant that was executed at 314 South Street, Michigan City, IN. Taken into custody was, Daniel Will, who had outstanding warrants, along with Michigan City resident, Justin Henry. Over the past several months The LaPorte County Drug Task Force began receiving numerous complaints regarding possible drug activity at 314
It is with great sadness that the LCSO announces the recent passing of retired K9 Hokie, a 15-year-old German Shepherd. From 2008-2019, Hokie served the citizens of La Porte County fearlessly and with a tremendous amount of loyalty. Over the years, Hokie was responsible for numerous drug seizures and apprehensions. Hokie participated in dozens of public demonstrations for various civic organizations and became quite popular among youth throughout La Porte County. Hokie lived a happy retirement and he will be missed by many, none more so greater than Sergeant Andrew Hahn.
Northbound State Road 49 to be one lane near I-94 PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for bridge work on State Road 49 northbound on Thursday, June 17 between Indian Boundary Rd and I-94. Work will be conducted under the bridge, but the right lane of State Road 49 will need to be closed to safely access the area. The lane closure will be in place from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. The ramps from northbound State Road 49 to I-94 will remain open. INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near
La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody (right) swears in CPT Bill Degnegaard (left) as the new assistant chief of police on Monday, June 14, 2021, at City Hall in La Porte. A 21-year veteran of the department, Degnegaard has served as a Captain for 4 years and was named an Executive Captain under a previous administration.
On June 13, 2021 at 6:28 PM, deputies were summoned to US 20 near Roeske Avenue reference a multi-vehicle personal injury crash. Deputies quickly arrived and found a large scene located in the eastbound lanes of US 20. The initial investigation completed by deputies determined the following had occurred triggering the crash. A black 2003 Mitsubishi sport utility vehicle, driven by Michael H. MURPHY (22 YOA) of Hobart, Indiana, was traveling westbound on US 20. For an unknown reason, MURPHY’S vehicle left the westbound lane, begin to drive left of center, traveled across the center turn lane and into the
The City of La Porte Police today promoted one of its officers, according to Chief Paul Brettin. SGT Scott Aftowski was promoted to Captain following the appointment of CPT Bill Degnegaard to Assistant Chief. A 21-year veteran of the department, Aftowski has served in the investigative bureau as well as a street supervisor. Brettin said he believes CPT Aftowski will do well in his new role. "Scott is a seasoned veteran in the department," Brettin said. "His many years of experience make him a great choice for this promotion, and I have no doubt that he will continue to lead
Passengers are advised that various trains will be bused between South Bend International Airport, Carroll Ave. and Dune Park stations June 14-25. There will be no weekend busing June 19-20 between Carroll Ave. and Dune Park. No bikes will be transported via bus. There will be no service to Hudson Lake June 14-25. The following trains will NOT serve Beverly Shores June 14-18 & June 21-25: Weekday WB Trains 116, 18, 118, 20; Weekday EB Trains 7, 107, 9, 109, 11. Michigan City 11th Street Station is temporarily closed as of May 1. The following trains are canceled during busing: WB
A program for safety around water will take place at the YMCA Elston branch the week of June 21st. Kids will learn safety skills during this week-long program. This is a free program offered to the entire community, registration is required. Contact your local branch to register or visit www.lpymca.org . Other contact information can be found on the La Porte County Family YMCA Facebook page.
During the early morning hours on May 5, 2021, Midnight Patrol Shift Deputies responded to a rural Clinton Township residence for a burglary in progress. The investigation quickly progressed and grew much larger following a series of follow up interviews. Credible information was developed that stolen automobile parts were being taken to a La Porte County business and being sold. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) identified the business as being that of Catalytic Exchange, LLC, located in the 5600 south block of US 421. On May 6, Detectives visited Catalytic Exchange, LLC and observed several automobile parts within
Effective July 1, 2021, schools will no longer issue work permits for minor employees (under age 18). Instead, employers who employ five or more minor employees will now be responsible for tracking and reporting minor-employee information via the state's Youth Employment System (YES). YES is live now, and employers can begin using the system today. Indiana employers are encouraged to test-drive and become familiar with YES before the new reporting requirement goes into effect on July 1. This change in Indiana law will help make tracking and reporting Indiana's youth-employment information more efficient and streamlined. The new YES requirement will not
