Needle Arts Club meets on Thursdays in September, starting at 5:30 pm. Hello crafters! Join fellow artists for community building through the needle art of your choice. A variety of crafts are included. All skill levels and ages are welcome, and the sharing of skills is encouraged.
On September 3, 2025, at approximately 4:48am, the LaPorte County E-911 Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call advising a man had been shot at a residence in the 1300 block of Franklin Street. Multiple Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift III responded to the scene as did the Michigan City Fire Department and LaPorte County Emergency Medical Services. The first responding units arrived on scene and found twenty-five-year-old Michigan City resident, Jacob Addison, inside. Mr. Addison had been shot and critically injured. Life-saving measures were immediately started. Mr. Addison was transported from the scene, by LaPorte County EMS, to Franciscan
The City of La Porte is informing residents that large/heavy trash pick-up with WM is taking place next month. The clean up will run Monday, Oct. 6 through Friday, Oct. 10, and will take place on your regular trash day. Different from our previous Fall and Spring Clean Ups, the large/heavy trash pick-ups will take place once annually and include some different guidelines that residents should be aware of: The clean up is for residential customers only; All loose items must be placed in bags or cans - piles will be left behind; Bags placed for collection must not exceed
In the Town of Porter, Carlson Corners will be closed to through-traffic for a stormwater project, beginning on Thursday, Sept. 4, the Town of Chesterton announced. The three residents on Carlson Corners will have access to their homes during construction. Sewer pipe will be installed on the south side of Carlson Corners from Mineral Springs Road to the Peterson Ditch on Pearson Road. “This will require complete daily closures of Carlson Corners while the project is underway,” the Town of Porter said. Road closure barricades will be placed at the intersections of Marquette Road and Mineral Springs Road; and of
Just after 6 o’clock on Monday, September 1, 2025 Liberty Township firefighters were sent to Long Lake in lower Liberty Township for a missing male subject on the lake. Chiefs Brian Duncan and Michael Wineland arrived on scene and started investigating to gather information to assist water rescuers in being able to locate the subject quickly. The male subject was reported last seen approximately 100 feet off the West shoreline, just out from the lily pads that hugged the shore. Porter County Dive Team members quickly deployed a rescue boat and rescuers in the water in search of the man.
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 7:58 p.m., Chesterton Police Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of S. 23rd Street for a welfare check involving a 29-year-old Valparaiso man who was reported to be suicidal and armed with a handgun. The report was made after the man’s girlfriend fled her residence with her two children. Upon officer’s arrival, the male subject had already left the scene. Corporal Darren Conley then met with the reporting female, a 30-year-old Chesterton resident, who advised that during their 10-month relationship, the male had allegedly sexually abused her and threatened her with a
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VALPARAISO, IN – The City of Valparaiso and Valpo Parks are thrilled to announce the continuation of their partnership with Indiana Beverage for another ten years. This renewed agreement ensures that the facility at Central Park Plaza will continue to be known as the Indiana Beverage Activity Center, solidifying a long-standing commitment to community recreation and engagement. The initial ten-year partnership, which has seen the Indiana Beverage Activity Center become a vibrant hub for residents of all ages, has been a testament to the shared vision of Indiana Beverage, Valpo Parks, and City of Valparaiso in fostering a healthy and
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will have mobile food distributions at the following for September (local to WIMS locations): Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – St. Joseph County 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: The former Kroger parking lot, 4526 W. Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619 *This distribution is sponsored by Indiana OCRA and will serve 150 households. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – La Porte County 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last. Where: Kingsford Heights Community Center, 515 Wayland Dr., Kingsford Heights, IN 46346 *This distribution is sponsored by Indiana
The City of Portage is collecting food items for 500 Turkeys again this year. You may drop off your donations at Portage City Hall front lobby, M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. See the flyer for specific items needed.
The Michigan City Public Art Committee (MAC) will be hosting our annual artist reception on Thursday, September 25 at Vita del Lago, 521 Franklin Street starting at 5:30 pm. Hope you can join us.
Robert M. “Bob” Daum, 69, of LaPorte, IN, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 26, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN, with a visitation from 10:00 am till service time. In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family invites you to honor his life by enjoying a hike outdoors or by supporting a cause he cared deeply about - the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, the Shirley Heinze Land Trust, or The Nature Conservancy. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online, please
Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech Community College recently announced Fall Chancellors’ Scholarship Event taking place on September 18, 2025, at Avalon Manor Banquet Center, located at 3550 E. Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, IN. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT. Event includes dinner, presentation of this year’s scholarship winners and recognition for the 2025 benefactors of the year. Northwest Health, and Linde are the 2025 Benefactors of the Year. Tickets are currently available for purchase at $90.00. $45.00 of the ticket price is tax-deductible, and can be purchased at Chancellors’ Scholarship Link through September 12, 2025. “Last year our event was so wonderfully received
Side street approaches to Coolspring Avenue will be paved beginning in Tuesday in the early afternoon. Coolspring will remain open to traffic with temporary closures on the following side streets: Cleveland Avenue Boyd Circle Tilden Avenue Maple Street Oak Street Virginia Court The city is asking the public to be mindful of construction crews working in these areas. All roadway construction is weather permitting and subject to change.
IT'S TIME TO RAISE YOUR GLASS BECAUSE OKTOBERFEST IS BACK! CHECK OUT TODAY'S SCHEDULE FOR DAY 4! EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: REMINDER: Duke Tomatoe will not be performing today. Sending prayers. The Corey Dennison Band will be performing in place of Duke. Enjoy Over 50 Live Acts Across Three Stages Multiple Beer Gardens A Wide Variety of Food Vendors Art, Craft, & Merchandise Vendors FREE ADMISSION Oktoberfest Event Sponsor Shoutout: •Michigan City Special Events • Arnett Construction and Roofing • Chesterton Physical Therapy • NIPSCO • Arby’s of Michigan City
South Shore Line invites medical personnel and law enforcement to ride the train for free September 6th through 11th, 2025 CHESTERTON, Ind. – To show appreciation and to say thank you for their service to the community, the South Shore Line (SSL) is inviting all doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, other medical personnel, and law enforcement to ride the train free of charge Saturday, September 6, through Thursday, September 11, 2025, on all Westbound and Eastbound weekday and weekend trains. To ride free, medical and law enforcement personnel must only present a valid work ID to SSL train personnel
The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department will hold a public open house from 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Activity Center for Older Adults (901 Lincolnway). "Come take a tour and learn how the center may enrich your life or the life of a loved one," the department said on Facebook. Light refreshments will be served and free hearing testing will be available. Come back from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, for a Tribute Lunch, presented and hosted by the ACOA and Home Instead. Help them honor those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
In La Porte County, an INDOT contractor will conduct alternating lane closures on U.S. 20 between State Road 39 and Fail Road beginning on or after Tuesday, Sept. 2. Work will begin with the eastbound lanes converted to two-way traffic and westbound lanes closed. No left turns will be allowed through the work zone. County Road 125 West and Range Road will not have access to U.S. 20 from the north side. Starting in mid-September, the left inside lanes will be closed in each direction. Traffic will utilize the right outside lanes and will be able to make left and
Michigan City Area Schools are introducing "The Wolfie Way." Michigan City Area Schools says this year they are launching The Wolfie Way: a districtwide initiative that reflects who they are and how they grow together as "One City, One Pack." "It’s about building a welcoming culture, supporting strong attendance, creating pride in our schools, and so much more, MCAS said on their Facebook page. "The Wolfie Way is for all of us: students, staff, families, and community partners. The Wolfie Way starts now! You’ll begin seeing it in classrooms, hallways, and throughout the community as we work together to build
IT'S TIME TO RAISE YOUR GLASS BECAUSE OKTOBERFEST IS BACK! CHECK OUT TODAY'S SCHEDULE FOR DAY 3! EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy Over 50 Live Acts Across Three Stages Multiple Beer Gardens A Wide Variety of Food Vendors Art, Craft, & Merchandise Vendors FREE ADMISSION Oktoberfest Event Sponsor Shoutout: •Michigan City Special Events • Arnett Construction and Roofing • Chesterton Physical Therapy • NIPSCO • Arby’s of Michigan City
