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There are many ways to give for a new playground with name recognition. Any donation you make doubles (ex: donation of $500.00=$1,000.00) Donate the following: $250.00 - Name on Brick in Butterfly Garden $500.00 (small) -Name on Butterfly wall at Imagination Station $1,000.00 (Medium) - Name on Butterfly wall at Imagination Station $2,000.00 - (Large) - Name on Butterfly wall at Imagination Station There is also an "anonymous" match up to 10,000.00!!! If you are interested in making a donation. Please send to the following address: Paladin INC. c/o Imagination Station Playground Grant 1200 E. Coolspring Ave. Michigan City, IN

AnnouncedMichigan City Area Schools has announced plans to extend participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) due to an extended waiver from USDA. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. For the entire release check out the WIMS FACEBOOK PAGE.

A New Jersey resident is facing felony charges for hundreds of pounds of THC infused candy based products   On October 5th , Deputy Wade Wallace was working the Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) program along the Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90) near the 47-mile marker.  He observed an eastbound passenger vehicle approaching him traveling in the passing lane.  A radar check revealed the approaching vehicle was exceeding the posted speed limit.  As the vehicle passed, Wallace noticed the vehicle was also following the rear of a semi-tractor trailer too closely. While traveling to catch up to the vehicle, Wallace observed the vehicle

The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership in partnership with the City of La Porte regretfully announces the cancelation of the 2020 State of the City Address slated for October 16th, 2020 at the LaPorte Municipal Airport. The recent rise in COVID-19 cases throughout LaPorteCounty has made it impossible to safely host the indoor event. After careful consideration with the City of La Porte leadership team, it was decided to cancel the event for 2020. Bert Cook, Executive Director of the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership said, "Making the decision to cancel such an important event is difficult but we must

In recognition of Columbus Day, Monday October 12th , all City of Michigan City offices will be   closed with the exception of the Refuse and Transit Departments, which will be operating on their regular schedule

As the U.S. Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Delta’s projected today’s landfall, the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross continues to need new volunteers to help the country respond to and recover from multiple back-to-back disasters. Since June, more than 100 Indiana Region volunteers have stepped up to respond to disasters, such as the derecho in Iowa, major hurricanes and tropical storms in the south, and devastating wildfires in the west. Hurricane Delta compounds an already busy hurricane season, with nine named storms making landfall in the United States. States of emergency have been declared in Louisiana, Alabama and

Yesterday Attorney General Curtis Hill asked a federal appeals court to stay a district court injunction requiring election officials to count mail-in ballots received after the state’s deadline of noon on Election Day. The court, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, immediately granted an administrative stay of the district court’s injunction to remain in effect until it considers the state’s motion. Indiana law provides voters multiple ways to cast their ballots. In-person voters may either vote at their precinct polling place (or vote center) sometime between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 3 or cast an in-person absentee

La Porte residents can now file their own non-emergency police reports online, according to City of La Porte Police Chief Paul Brettin.This week, the police department launched its new online self-reporting system. Brettin said allowing citizens to file their own non-emergency reports will help free up officers so they can spend more time patrolling the city. He said this technology comes at a critical time as the department faces a shortage of officers."While our officers are always happy to help the residents of our city, reporting takes a good chunk of their time each day," Brettin said. "This technology gives

The recipient of this year’s Maria Petti Memorial Scholarship calls the award a blessing that will help her toward her goal of becoming an operating room nurse after her graduation. Pershana Ramsey of Portage, a nursing student at University of St. Francis in Crown Point, said the scholarship “was a blessing when it came about because it solidified that this was what I was supposed to be doing.” The scholarship, available to Porter and LaPorte County students seeking a career in the surgical field, provides awards of up to $5,000. Ramsey, who plans to graduate in spring 2022, attributes much

Attorney General Curtis Hill today applauded two decisions by federal courts favoring enforcement of Indiana’s election laws as written by the General Assembly. First, a federal appellate court upheld the constitutionality of Indiana’s mail-in voting law, which permits only some categories of voters, including the elderly, to cast mail-in ballots. The court, citing longstanding Supreme Court precedent, held that the right to vote does not include a right to cast a mail-in ballot. Second, a federal district court stayed its decision in another case enjoining an Indiana law prohibiting election officials from counting mail-in ballots received after noon on Election

The La Porte County Historical Society is pleased to announce its newest acquisition - the jail door from the Michigan City Superior Courthouse. The jail cell at the courthouse was a holding cell where prisoners on trial were held before and after their daily trial proceedings. The Michigan City Superior Courthouse is located at 300 Washington Street in Michigan City, and was built in 1909.La Porte County Commissioner Richard Mrozinski was instrumental in acquiring the door on behalf of the Museum. The jail door was in an area of the courthouse that is currently undergoing renovation. The physical transfer of

Three new all-terrain accessible wheelchairs were added for guest use at Indiana Dunes State Park during a donation ceremony yesterday. These chairs join a pool of several others available in Indiana State Parks to make trails more readily available to Hoosiers who need such assistance. These chairs for Indiana Dunes State Park were purchased by the Friends of Indiana Dunes, who were given discounted pricing from McCabe Outdoor Mobility. Two of the chairs are designed for use on trails, and one chair is designed for use on the beach. In addition, donation funds in memory of Kevin O’Connell were used

A Michigan City man was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm following a two day jury trial. Thirty year old Rapheal Seay, was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. According to evidence presented at trial, in December of 2019 Mr. Seay was driving in Michigan City with a loaded 9 millimeter firearm that had an extended magazine. Police officers pulled his car over and recovered the firearm. During a later interview, Mr. Seay told investigators that he had the gun for protection and had bought it in South

NIPSCO natural gas residential customers can expect their overall bills during this year’s winter heating season to be slightly higher when compared to last year , assuming normal weather and usage. The slight difference is largely due to the higher overall cost of natural gas – although the commodity cost of natural gas remains near historic lows. NIPSCO's customer care team will also work with customers to set up a personalized payment plan. Customers can call 1 - 800 - 4 - NIPSCO (1 - 800 - 464 - 7726) to discuss options. A full list of programs and tips

The MCHS Student Council is inviting everyone in our community (adults and students alike!) to wear "Wolves Wear" on Friday, and they are asking schools/businesses to help cheer on the Wolves with messages on signage, etc. Although the Homecoming festivities are being postponed (tentatively basketball season, date TBA),  this Friday is still a big day for our high school. They thank everyone for the support!Ticket Information: 750 tickets for the Wolves home game are for sale now from the MCHS Athletic Office. First-come, first-served all week long until they run out. Tickets are $6 each.  The Athletic Office is in the

A La Porte TransPorte employee recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. “We are disappointed to share that we've had a city employee test positive for the coronavirus," Dermody said. "This is a reminder to all of us that while things continue to open and regulations begin to relax, we cannot let up on protective measures to safeguard our employees and residents." The employee, Dermody said, was tested on Wednesday, September 30, but continued to work for the remainder of the week without notifying the City. Dermody said the individual alerted TrasnPorte and City officials this morning

Indiana joins eight other states as Governor Eric Holcomb officially declares October to be Careers in Construction Month. Indiana’s Careers in Construction Month is designated to help increase public awareness of the opportunities available in construction trades professions. “The importance of the construction industry’s role in moving Indiana’s economy forward is more prevalent than ever after COVID-19,” said Indiana Builders Association President Brett Harter. “Past, current and future leadership is what keeps Indiana a leader in the nation for housing affordability. Educating and promoting the next generation of the Hoosier workforce on the construction industry as a viable and worthwhile

PORTER COUNTY- On Sept 29th at approximately 2:00 a.m., Probationary Trooper Luis Alvarez was patrolling the Indiana Toll Road when he stopped to check on a disabled vehicle at the 31 mile-marker (Chesterton/Valparaiso Exit).  The vehicle, a green 2004 Toyota Camry had sustained a flat tire and was occupied by four individuals.  Trooper Alvarez contacted a local tow company to respond to the scene to assist with the vehicle.  As the tow operator was preparing to tow the vehicle, a gunshot was heard coming from inside the Camry.  Two individuals exited and began yelling that someone had been shot.  As Trooper

The announcement by Gov. Eric Holcomb that Indiana’s infant mortality rate fell in 2019 to the lowest level in recorded state history demonstrates that the work being done statewide and in Northwest Indiana is paying dividends. Part of the state’s effort has been more than $27 million in Safety PIN grants allocated to community partners. The Franciscan Health Foundation received a two-year $600,000 Safety PIN grant in 2018 to expand Franciscan Health’s Prenatal Assistance Program in Crown Point and launch the program in Hammond with an eye toward reducing infant mortality among rural residents of Lake and Porter counties and

Marquette Catholic High School is once again embracing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With breast cancer expected to attack over 276,000 women this year - and kill over 42,000 - all of us have been affected in one way or another by this terrible disease. In response, Marquette and the American Cancer Society will continue their partnership Friday, October 23rd when they host their annual Denim Day. Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to wear pink tops with blue jeans on the 23rd in exchange for a minimum $5 donation to the American Cancer Society. This year, Marquette has