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Indianapolis International Airport to Host Exhibition of Indiana Nature Photography Take scores of talented artists and add in the infinite beauty of nature and an exhibition available to more than 8 million travelers, and you have nothing short of a masterpiece opportunity for art and nature fans. The Arts Council of Indianapolis and The Nature Conservancy in Indiana invite artists to submit photographs and photo-based artworks highlighting the natural beauty of Indiana, to be selected through a competition format for consideration for display at the Indianapolis International Airport for a three-month period beginning in August 2021. The winning entries will be part

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Jacarra Williams says the best time to reach people is Sunday morning. With that in mind, Franciscan Health officials recently brought information on the COVID-19 vaccines to two Michigan City church congregations. Franciscan Health Michigan City President and CEO Dean Mazzoni and Community Health Improvement Coordinator Nila Williams were joined by Franciscan Health physicians to speak and answer questions at New Hope and at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist churches. Pastor Williams said it’s a necessary conversation and he appreciates time spent by the doctors to answer his congregation’s concerns about the COVID vaccine. “My

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Michigan City, Indiana kicks off the Salvation Army of Michigan City’s 6th annual Donut Eating Contest with a $50,000 check presentation on Friday, June 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fremont Room at Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City. The National Donut Day fundraiser featuring municipal, corporate, non-profit and school leaders vying for top honors in the donut-eating competition follows at 10 a.m. The Blue Chip Casino donation will go to The Salvation Army of Michigan City’s general operations fund. “The Salvation Army of Michigan City will play an important role in bringing back in-person social service programs

Michigan City Police Department Michigan City Fireworks Ordinance to Stay Safe & Stay Healthy.

Eastbound Train 203, departing Millennium Station at 6:10a and arriving at Gary Metro Center at 7:07a, is canceled through June 11. The cancellation is due to ongoing track construction that impacts track availability. Monday, June 14 service for Tr 203 will operate as regularly scheduled. Recommended alternative service during this period includes eastbound Train 205 or Train 207.

It's not too late to sign up your tennis player for summer lessons, held at the newly renovated Bill Reed Tennis Complex in Kesling Park. The program begins the week of June 14. There are several age groups starting from first grade all the way up to adults. Register at the Park Office (250 Pine Lake Avenue) from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at the link provided on the La Porte Park and Recreation Department Facebook page. See the flyer on their Facebook page for additional information or visit www.cityoflaporte.com/434/Tennis.

After shifting away from a large gathering in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be back in- person for 2021, and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is adding a Walk in Porter County. With the addition of this event, there will now be three Walk to End Alzheimer’s locations in Northwest Indiana. “We are grateful for the incredible support we’ve received from this community over the years, and especially in light of the challenges we all faced during the pandemic,” said Katie Rizer, manager, Northwest Indiana Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “Coming together in

The Indiana Department of Labor’s new Youth Employment System, or YES, went live this morning, opening the door for Hoosier employers to begin using the system to comply with a new youth-employment law that goes into effect July 1. The new law requires Indiana employers who hire five or more minor employees (under age 18), per location, to list those employees in the new YES registry. The change is part of amendments to Indiana Code 22-2-18.1-26 made during the 2020 state legislative session, which also mandated implementation of the YES registry and effective date of employer registration by July 1, 2021. “We

― The Indiana State Department of Health has designated the Special Care Nursery at Northwest Health – La Porte, located in downtown La Porte, as a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. According to the revised Indiana Perinatal Hospital Standards, hospitals certified as a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care are capable of providing specialty care for infants delivered as early as 32 weeks or who are moderately ill with problems that are expected to resolve rapidly and who would not be anticipated to need subspecialty-level services on an urgent basis. The designation followed a rigorous examination of the hospital’s Special

Seniors aged 60 or older in certain Indiana counties who have a household income at or below 130 percent of the current federal poverty income guidelines are encouraged to sign up for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), which supplies free food to seniors. Eligible individuals must meet the income criteria and live in Allen, Brown, Crawford, Dearborn, DeKalb, Dubois, Elkhart, Gibson, Hendricks, Huntington, Johnson, LaGrange, Lake, LaPorte, Lawrence, Marion, Marshall, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Ohio, Orange, Owen, Perry, Porter, Posey, Spencer, St. Joseph, Steuben, Switzerland, Vanderburgh, Warrick or Whitley counties. Each state in the federal CSFP program has a

Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 21-14 to extend the public health emergency. Continuation of the public health emergency allows certain individuals who otherwise would not be eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccinations and allows the state to continue to receive pandemic emergency funds for programs such as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. He also signed Executive Order 21-15 to adjust and lift other requirements beginning June 1. The Executive Order changes include: Removing the mask mandate while in state facilities, except for anyone inside any these state government congregate facilities –

The Ogden Dunes Police Department reminds you that summer parking restrictions are currently in effect. All vehicles parked within the restricted area must display a valid 2021 beach area parking permit. If you are having guests this holiday weekend, please stop in and get temporary parking permits. Temporary Permits for this weekend will cover the entire weekend including Monday May 31st All parking permits are available at Town Hall Monday thru Friday from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. If you are unable to stop into town hall during these hours, please call 219-762-4125 to make arrangements get your permits. Vehicles parked within the

KRUEGER MIDDLE SCHOOL 2001 Springland Avenue Wednesday, June 2 2:30-5:30pm BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL 319 E. Barker Road Saturday, June 5 9:00am-12:00noon Sign up by NOON on Tuesday, June 1st at https://educateMC.net/vaccine HealthLinc will be offering the Pfizer vaccine at these clinics for anyone age 12 and above. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please bring ID and health insurance card (if you are insured) with you. Your follow-up Pfizer 2nd vaccine dose appointment will be scheduled at the time of your first vaccine.

On any given day, more than 90 percent of motorists can be found wearing their seat belts. Unfortunately, the small percentage of people who choose not to buckle up make up a disproportionate amount of the fatalities that occur every year on Indiana roads. It is a concern that the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is working to address this spring by participating in the national Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign. Now until June 6, deputies will be out in greater numbers seeking to educate motorists about the importance of wearing a seat belt. The high-visibility patrols are paid

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.