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NORTHWEST INDIANA -- Franciscan Health Trauma Services is hosting free car seat safety events for Indiana residents during National Child Passenger Safety Month. The first event is scheduled to take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Legacy Campus at 301 Homer St. in Michigan City. The next is scheduled to take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at Munster Fire Station #2, 550 Fisher St. in Munster A nationally certified child passenger safety technician will teach participants how to properly install a car seat.

News release, La Porte County Sheriff's Office:  After an extraordinary 49 years of dedicated service, Rebecca “Becky” Popplewell is retiring from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, ending a remarkable career that spans nearly five decades and an incredible chapter in the history of the agency. Becky began her career with the Sheriff’s Office on March 1, 1977. At the time, the agency—and the world around it—looked considerably different than it does today. Over the course of her career, Becky served as an Administrative Assistant to nine Sheriffs and their respective Administrations, providing continuity and institutional knowledge through years of transition, change, and growth.

The following is a service update from the South Shore Line: Chicago Metra Construction to Impact South Shore Line Service Beginning Sept. 14, 2026 South Shore Line passengers are advised that ongoing construction in downtown Chicago will begin a new phase of the expansion project that will affect weekday train operations beginning Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in the area of Millennium and Van Buren Street stations. This phase is expected to continue into the second quarter of 2027. Passengers, please be aware of the following temporary service impacts to weekday service: Limited train capacity: Track construction will significantly limit available

In Ogden Dunes, a paving project will begin on Monday Sept. 14, weather permitting. Work is expected to last approximately 1-2 weeks. What to Expect: Work will generally take place in the following order: milling, paving, shoulder work, and striping. During construction, residents should expect trucks and heavy equipment, temporary traffic restrictions, uneven pavement, and changing road conditions. IMPORTANT - NO PARKING No Parking signs will be placed throughout the project areas over the weekend prior to construction. Residents and visitors are asked to carefully follow all posted parking restrictions. Please keep vehicles off the roadway and easement areas along

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph.   Tonight A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%.   Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.   Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.   Tuesday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance

LA PORTE & STARKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coat operations on U.S. 35 between U.S. 30 and U.S. 6 starting on or after Monday, September 14. Scrub seal operations will take place for approximately two days during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should seek alternate routes, with the recommended detour being U.S. 30, State Road 39 and U.S. 6. This work is weather sensitive so the schedule is subject to change.

News release, Franciscan Health:  Events aim to uplift, empower Northwest Indiana women   NORTHWEST INDIANA – Registration for Franciscan Health’s Strong, Healthy, Empowered (SHE) Women’s Health Conferences is now open. “SHE is designed to create opportunities for women to thrive,” said Danielle Crowder, director of Community Health Improvement for Franciscan Health. “By connecting women with the resources, support and compassionate care they need, we are investing in healthier families, stronger communities and brighter futures.” The first event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Purdue University Northwest, 1401 U.S. 421N. in Westville with

The Michigan City Police Department is now accepting applications for our 2026 Citizen’s Police Academy! The academy will run Thursday evenings from October 15th through November 19th, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  at the Michigan City Police Department. This six-week program gives community members an inside look at the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement and provides a hands-on introduction to many of the same topics our officers encounter every day. Participants will learn about: • Criminal law and search and seizure • Patrol tactics • Emergency vehicle operations • Police technology • Crime scene processing • K9

Press release, U.S. Small Business Administration: Low-interest disaster loans now available WASHINGTON — In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued Aug. 25, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Indiana businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding beginning Aug. 11. The declaration covers Indiana primary counties of Carroll, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, LaPorte, Lake, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Porter, Pulaski, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union, and Wayne, which are eligible for both physical damage loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent

La PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — The Salvation Army serving La Porte County is expanding food pantry services in response to the devastating storms that impacted the region last month, providing additional food assistance to households recovering from power outages, lost wages, and other unexpected storm-related expenses. Beginning immediately and continuing through October 31, 2026, households served by The Salvation Army food pantries in Michigan City and La Porte will be eligible for one additional pantry visit per month. The temporary expansion is designed to help families replace food lost during extended power outages, stretch household budgets, and access nutritious groceries

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction Co Inc will have lane closures at the U.S. 12 and State Road 249 interchange starting on or after Monday, September 14. There will be alternating lane closures on both roadways for approximately two weeks to complete pavement markings throughout the interchange. Be prepared for changing traffic patterns. INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when traveling through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.

Today A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.   Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.   Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.   Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.   Monday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Stop by Garwood Orchards for APPLE FEST this weekend on Saturday and Sunday September 12th and 13th. Check out their Arts & Crafts Show. Vendors Open 9a-4p. Bring the family, make memories, scope out all of the great things you can do at Garwood Orchards. Visit their website at www.garwoodorchard.com. LIKE them on FACEBOOK. #wims #whfb

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist David Preskill, M.D., is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Preskill earned his medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Columbus-Cabrini Medical Center in Chicago. His clinical interests include obstetric care and delivery; heavy menstrual bleeding and hysterectomy. Dr. Preskill is accepting new patients for in-person visits at Franciscan Physician Network’s Franciscan Medical Pavilion, 3500 Franciscan Way, third floor, in Michigan City. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (219) 861-8785.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting Fiscal Year 2027 applications for its Community Crossings Matching Grant program. The application window is open now through 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 30.   Community Crossings grants are available to cities, towns and counties in the State of Indiana. The following adjustments were made to the program during recent legislative sessions: One call for projects per state fiscal year Program cap reduced to $100 million per year Annual cap reduced to $1 million per local unit of government per fiscal year Local cap includes amount received through additional lane

FSSA, in partnership with Covering Kids & Families, will host a series of public town halls across the state to help HIP members, providers, and community partners learn more about the upcoming HIP Work Requirements. The town halls are scheduled for the following dates and locations, with additional events planned throughout the year: September 14 - Ivy Tech Terre Haute Address: 8000 S. Education Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47802 Building: Sue Ellspermann Community Room - E102 Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. ET September 18 - Ivy Tech Evansville Address: 501 N First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710 Building: Vectren Auditorium 3 Time: 6

Thursday, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting an investigation into the power outages following the derecho that struck Northwest Indiana on August 11, 2026. The text of the letter is below and a pdf is available here. “I write to request that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in coordination with  the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), conduct a comprehensive federal  review of the widespread and prolonged power outages that followed the severe weather event, a derecho, that struck Northwest Indiana on August 11, 2026. “The derecho brought extraordinary straight-line

In Lake County there are ramp, lane and shoulder closures for the I-94 and State Road 912/Cline Ave interchange for multiple projects. The ramp from northbound State Road 912 to westbound I-94 remains closed through approximately September 20 for bridge deck overlays over the Little Calumet River, State Road 912, and I-94. The detour directs drivers to eastbound I-94 and utilize the ramps at Burr St to turn around to access westbound I-94. Now through approximately September 13, the ramps from both eastbound and westbound I-94 to northbound State Road 912 are closed. The right lane of southbound State Road

Today Sunny, with a high near 79.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.   Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.   Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.   Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.   Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

LA PORTE- Family Advocates is proud to announce the launch of The Supply Spot, a new student resource providing free access to essential personal-care items for students at La Porte Middle School and Kesling Intermediate. Located in the Family Advocates school-based mentoring room at La Porte Middle School, The Supply Spot is available to all students at both schools who need personal-care essentials. The resource is designed to provide students with easy,discreet access to everyday items they may need during the school day. Supplies available through The Supply Spot include period products, deodorant, soap, dry shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, body