Memorial Day Holiday Schedule The Refuse Department will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021 to observe the Memorial Day Holiday. Trash and Compost pickup will resume on Tuesday, June 1st , and the normal pickup day will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.
State Road 2 to be closed at Heavilin Rd PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 2 between Danvers Pkwy and the bridge over Salt Creek beginning Tuesday, June 1. The road will be closed to construct a roundabout at State Road 2 and Heavilin Rd/C.R. N 50 W and to complete a bridge deck overlay project on the bridge over Salt Creek. Work will be ongoing through late September, 2021. Motorists should seek an alternate route. The official detour will follow State Road 8, State Road 49 and U.S. 30.
Jessica Wilhelm, a senior at Michigan City High School and Welding Technology student at the A.K. Smith Career Center, is one of only six students in Indiana to receive a 2021 “CTE Award of Excellence.” The prestigious award, presented annually by the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet, honors the state’s top career and technical education students and programs. Wilhelm received the award at a ceremony earlier this month in Indianapolis, which she attended with her family and A.K. Smith Career Center welding instructor Ray Goss. “Jessica is a natural-born leader and has an amazing work ethic,” Goss said. “She holds a full-time
As we are seeing more vaccinations, and COVID numbers decreasing, Mayor Duane Parry is pleased to announce City Hall will be open for business once again! Beginning Tuesday June 1st, City Hall will be opening for business. We will however continue the use of masks in common areas covering the mouth and nose and suggest proper social distancing. Of all things that occurred to us in 2020, the City was placed in a position to move all City meetings to “Zoom” based on pandemic restrictions. The positive result was more citizens became involved and began tuning into the meetings and
· Double bill of powerboat and personal watercraft racing at the Great Lakes Grand Prix in August · LaPorte to welcome P1 AquaX watercraft racing to Stone Lake for the first time · Special promotional event at Washington Park Beach for recreational riders in July Celebrating its tenth season of personal watercraft racing, international promoter P1 AquaX has unveiled details of its three events in Indiana in July and August. AquaX racing will make its first ever visit to Stone Lake in LaPorte as part of the city’s Lakefest summer festival and Lake Michigan will be the venue for two
High School Students Graduate as Certified Firefighters-Congratulations to all of the graduates listed below. Way to go. From the Fire and Rescue Program at the MAAC Foundation Training Campus High School Students Graduate as Certified Firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Vocational Program at the MAAC Training Campus. This is the 3rd graduating class of its kind since the program was launched in 2018 in partnership with Porter County Career & Technical Education Center. All students will be awarded the State Firefighter I and II certifications earning them the opportunity to serve at anyone of our local fire departments. As
La Porte County educators are encouraged to attend this year’s virtual Summer Teacher Technology Conference on June 9, 2021. To register, visit www.bit.ly/2Qzo5Cg by May 28. “Through the work of Conference Chair Linda Wiltfong and the planning committee, local educators are heading back to school with new knowledge and additional excitement to implement the Indiana Department of Education’s computer science standards. We are proud to be part of the community lifting up teachers and showing appreciation for their important work,” said Maggi Spartz, President of Unity Foundation. The free conference will feature Matt Miller, author of Ditch that Textbook and
A record of more than 1,800 Purdue University Global graduates worldwide took part in virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday (May 22). It marked Purdue Global’s 10th commencement since its formation in 2018. Six ceremonies were streamed live throughout the day. Graduates, who were recognized by their name, degree and photo, received a cap and tassel, PG Proud sign, Purdue For Life gift and celebration props before the ceremonies. Degrees were awarded from the schools of Business and Information Technology, Education, Health Sciences, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Concord Law School. https://www.concordlawschool.edu/about There were 854 bachelor’s degrees,
In support of COVID-19 vaccinations, Mayor Parry visited our friends at HealthLinc at 710 Franklin St. to receive his vaccination. Jennifer Wright and Staff were amazing through the check-in phase, questions and answers and administering the vaccine. What a smooth process! HealthLinc is open daily Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with no appointment necessary but appreciated. HealthLinc is located at 701 Franklin in the lower level and may be contacted at (219) 872-6200. All vaccinations are available to everyone but they are attempting to limiting Pfizer to 17 and under, with an ample supply of Moderna and Johnson
The Kiwanis Club of LaPorte proudly announces the creation of a new scholarship in conjunction with its sponsorship of the LaPorte 4th of July Parade. The March Toward Success scholarship will award two $750 individual scholarships to high school marching band seniors, participating in the 2021 LaPorte 4th of July Parade. Scholarship awards will be directed toward tuition and fees for post-high school education. Two $250 awards will also be given to each high school marching band program from which the winning applicant is chosen. Drummond Osborn, President of the Kiwanis Club of LaPorte, stated, “We know these scholarships will
Ambrose Lester has joined the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City team with the help of Horizon Bank to center on housing initiatives. As Economic Development Coordinator, Lester will initially concentrate on working toward housing diversity and affordability. “My role is to research, analyze and disseminate data to inform and develop policies, plans and programs,” she said. “Researching and evaluating the city’s past performance and future goals are my starting points as I shift from the research side to becoming more involved in the solution, which will involve both planning and financing expertise. As I get to know the city on
Northwest Health has announced recipients of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing at both Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health – Starke. Lori Bridegroom, RN, an Emergency Room nurse at Northwest Health – Starke was nominated by a patient who was anxious and fearful during her first time being a hospital patient. The patient shared that Lori’s calming manner and kindness calmed her nerves. Her nomination noted that, because of Bridegroom’s outstanding nursing care she’d gladly choose Northwest Health – Starke for her healthcare needs in the future. When given the award, Bridegroom was thanked for providing excellent
Ambrose Lester has joined the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City team with the help of Horizon Bank to center on housing initiatives. As Economic Development Coordinator, Lester will initially concentrate on working toward housing diversity and affordability. “My role is to research, analyze and disseminate data to inform and develop policies, plans and programs,” she said. “Researching and evaluating the city’s past performance and future goals are my starting points as I shift from the research side to becoming more involved in the solution, which will involve both planning and financing expertise. As I get to know the city on
A ceremony was held today to remember fallen Indiana Conservation Officers and recognize current officers for their excellence while serving the state of Indiana and its citizens. The seven members of the DNR Division of Law Enforcement who have died in the line of duty since its inception in 1911 were honored during the ceremony in the auditorium of the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis. Those officers, listed with their end of watch date: Sgt. Ed Bollman, Feb. 13, 2018; F/Sgt. Karl E. Kelley, April 17, 1998; ICO Thomas Deniston, Oct. 16, 1990; ICO James D. Pitzer, January 2, 1961;
Strokes are in the top five causes of deaths in the United States—being knowledgeable about strokes and preventive measures is critical. That is why Franciscan Health wants to provide information and education regarding strokes during Stroke Awareness Month in May. Strokes occur when there is a blockage of blood flow to the brain. It can cause minor to serious disabilities as well as death. While there is no age-limit for strokes, they are most common in adults over age 65. They are also more likely to occur when there are unhealthy lifestyle factors involved in a person’s everyday life like
The South Shore Line advises that passengers on the following trains will be bused to stations located between Carroll Ave. and Gary Metro Center May 22-28, 2021 (Saturday through Friday): Weekend Westbound: Tr 606 (arrives 11:10a @ Millennium); Tr 506 (2:39p @ Millennium); Tr 608 (5:23p @ Millennium); Tr 508 (7:11p @ Millennium). Weekend Eastbound: Tr 503 (departs 8:40a from Millennium); Tr 603 (10:45a from Millennium); Tr 605 (12:05p from Millennium); Tr 505 (1:35p from Millennium); Tr 507 (4:43p from Millennium). Weekday Westbound: Tr 116 (arrives 12:39p @ Millennium); Tr 18 (2:14p @ Millennium); Tr 118 (4:21p @ Millennium); Tr
When members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry of LaPorte Catholic Church learned about Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Center of Hope, they found the perfect beneficiary for the work of their knitting needles. Franciscan Health’s Centers of Hope are designated spaces where victims are given one-on-one trauma care by SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) nurses trained to handle sexual assault cases. In many cases, clothes and undergarments must be taken for the forensic kit from patients who are coping with a traumatic attack. The center’s emergency clothing closet provides replacement clothing, undergarments and even blankets, toiletries and snacks for these patients.
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight lane closures on I-94 westbound between mile marker 7 and 3 from approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 26. These lane closures will be in place to change the current work zone lane configuration on westbound I-94. The overnight lane closures will be one left lane beginning at 8 p.m., two left lanes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and three left lanes from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. The new lane configuration for westbound I-94 beginning the morning of May 26 will have two lanes of traffic
Hoosier voters are beginning to receive postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s office. The office is mailing these postcards as part of a statewide voter list refresh. The goal is to identify outdated and inaccurate voter registration information to improve the accuracy and integrity of Indiana’s voter registration list. “These mailings help us identify records that need updating or are no longer valid. This helps us create a more accurate picture of voter turnout for the state and helps ensure our elections remain safe and secure. Hoosiers deserve to know we have accurate voter lists,” Secretary of
Chicagoland aviation firm sage-popovich, inc. is pleased to announce that Shawn Farrington has been promoted to Vice President of Flight Operations. Farrington has been with the company for over five years, and in that time has quickly ascended from a ground-level position to management. “Shawn’s work ethic and drive is inspiring. In just five short years, he’s taken every opportunity to grow his skills and add value to every department within the company. We’re proud to have him as a new vice president, and excited to see what he’ll achieve next,” said Petar Todorovic, president of sage-popovich. “Shawn gives me great confidence
