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The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) recently announced the deadline is near to apply for grants from its Individual Advancement Program. Artists with eligible projects in the disciplines of dance, literature, music, theatre, folk arts related to these traditional disciplines, and artists with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Artists with disabilities may apply either through the discipline directly or through the access category. Artists may request up to $2,000 in support for projects that will help advance their career and have public benefit. Application for the Individual Advancement Program grants may only be made through the IAC’s online grant system. The

Just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Trooper William Stancy responded to a single vehicle crash on I-80/94 west bound to Cline Ave. south bound ramp that resulted in a fatality. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Taurus was exiting off of west bound I-80/94 to south bound Cline Ave when for unknown reasons ran off the roadway just before the curve on the ramp, striking the concrete barrier wall between the ramp and mainline west bound I-80/94. The Ford traveled against the barrier wall where it struck roadway lodging informational sign with the right side of the Ford. The Ford continued

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TOMIDNIGHT CST TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations ofaround one tenth of an inch expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to midnight CST Tuesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Thehazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rainwill cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads. Slow downand use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from canbe obtained by going to www.gettingaroundillinois.com in Illinoisor by calling

The Northwest Indiana Workforce Board has set meeting dates for 2019. Northwest Indiana Workforce Board meetings are open to general public and take place from 2-4 p.m. (CST) at the Center of Workforce Innovations office, 2804 Boilermaker Court, Valparaiso. Members represent the counties of Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, and Starke. Comprised of business, education, labor, economic development, and community leaders, they facilitate connections to key resources in the workforce and education arena, while convening and working to determine current and future skill needs along with their economic development, education, and employer partners. In addition, they are responsible

Made for More is a national event which aims to answer these questions on a personal level. The event is coming to Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Michigan City on Wednesday, March 20 from 7-9:30 pm. Join nationally-recognized Catholics Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, movie clips, YouTube videos, and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of

Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Rain or freezing rain in the overnight hours. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible.

Mayor Ron Meer of the City of Michigan City will host the 2019 Enchanted City Mayor’s Ball. The proceeds will benefit Lubeznik Center for the Arts and Friendship Botanic Gardens. The Mayor’s Ball will be held at Blue Chip Casino Stardust Event Center, Saturday, February 9th, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Enchanting entertainment will be provided. The dress for the evening is Black Tie Optional. Tickets for the Mayor’s Ball are available now. Tickets can be purchased at City Hall, 100 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, Indiana. Tickets are $100

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced a record-breaking year for small business growth Friday with the Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Indiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) helping launch 318 small businesses and secure $86.3 million in government contracts for Indiana businesses, respectively, in 2018. Together, the Indiana SBDC and Indiana PTAC assisted small businesses in the creation of 1,554 new jobs. Along with leading Indiana's economic development efforts, the IEDC, which recently celebrated a second-consecutive, record-breaking year for new job commitments, works to support entrepreneurs and small businesses through the Indiana SBDC and Indiana PTAC networks.

Late last week, NIPSCO , a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., announced the first phase of its plans to transition to lower - cost renewable energy resources, with the addition of three new wind farms that will be based in Indiana and tied into NIPSCO’s electric system serving nearly 500,000 electric customers. The announcement is part of the energy provider’s “Your Energy, Your Future” initiative – a customer - centric effort focused on delivering a more affordable and sustainable energy mix. Under NIPSCO’s plans to be coal - free by 2028, the company expects to begin replacing the coal - fired

Filing twice may put your refund on ice, warns the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). By sending multiple tax filings, individuals are freezing tax processing in its tracks, ultimately delaying their potential refund. This is especially somethingDOR wants seniors to remember, as they may mistakenly file both Form IT-40 and SC-40 in an effort to claim the Indiana Unified Tax Credit for the Elderly.“Over 2,000 seniors mistakenly filed both the IT-40 and SC-40 last year claiming the Indiana Unified Tax Credit for the Elderly when only one of those forms was necessary,” explains DOR Commissioner Adam Krupp. “Unfortunately, most of

Beginning 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29th through 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 1st., troopers responded to numerous crashes, slide offs and assisting motorists calls.The concentrated area of problems was Interstate I-80/94 and I-65 through Lake, Porter, La Porte, Newton and Jasper Counties. There were intermediate lane closures for crash cleanup and removal of wreckage in this area.The overwhelming cause of the crash incidents were motorists driving too fast for conditions. The information below is only calls for service along I-80/94 and I-65.Twenty two (22) Personal Injury Crashes (none life threatening)One hundred and eighty two (182) Property Damage CrashesForty nine (49) Slide

The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law heard Sen. Koch’s SB 186 on enhancing penalties for some traffic crimes, like Operating While Intoxicated crimes and Leaving the Scene of the Accident, and consecutive sentencing for certain OWI crimes. The bill was amended in hearing to create a new crime of OWI resulting in catastrophic injury. This will carry the same penalty as OWI causing death. A representative from the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, victims, and and two county prosecutors testified in support of the bill. A representative from the Indiana Public Defenders Council testified in opposition of the bill.

More than 19,000 Hoosiers died from cardiovascular disease in 2017, making heart disease the leading cause of death in Indiana. February is American Heart Month, and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) encourages all Hoosiers to use the observance as an incentive to lowering their risk of developing life-threatening heart disease. Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. To lower your risk: Watch your weight, which includes eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruits

The Chesterton Park Board will be holding it's regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5th, at 6:00 pm in the Town Hall meeting room located at 726 Broadway.  Ongoing bond projectswill be discussed.  The meeting is open to the public.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced a record-breaking year for small business growth Friday with the Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Indiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) helping launch 318 small businesses and secure $86.3 million in government contracts for Indiana businesses, respectively, in 2018. Together, the Indiana SBDC and Indiana PTAC assisted small businesses in the creation of 1,554 new jobs.  Along with leading Indiana's economic development efforts, the IEDC, which recently celebrated a second-consecutive, record-breaking year for new job commitments, works to support entrepreneurs and small businesses through the Indiana SBDC and Indiana PTAC networks.

Temperatures are expected to hit 50 degrees today. Expect scattered showers after 9am throughout the day.

Annually, the Valparaiso Police Department releases a summary of crime statistics, including traffic enforcement and arrests, as well as the top crash locations within the city. The crime statistics are major offenses that are defined by the FBI, while other collected data is gathered by the Valparaiso Police Department. In 2018, the City of Valparaiso had 442 major crimes reported, compared to 554 in 2017.  This is a 112 case reduction in major crimes, or 20% from 2017. Major crimes are classified as follows, with the 2018 reported cases in parenthesis:  homicide (0), rape (9), robbery (4), aggravated assault (24), burglary

More than 19,000 Hoosiers died from cardiovascular disease in 2017, making heart disease the leading cause of death in Indiana. February is American Heart Month, and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) encourages all Hoosiers to use the observance as an incentive to lowering their risk of developing life-threatening heart disease. Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. To lower your risk: Watch your weight, which includes eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruits

Filing twice may put your refund on ice, warns the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). By sending multiple tax filings, individuals are freezing tax processing in its tracks, ultimately delaying their potential refund. This is especially somethingDOR wants seniors to remember, as they may mistakenly file both Form IT-40 and SC-40 in an effort to claim the Indiana Unified Tax Credit for the Elderly.“Over 2,000 seniors mistakenly filed both the IT-40 and SC-40 last year claiming the Indiana Unified Tax Credit for the Elderly when only one of those forms was necessary,” explains DOR Commissioner Adam Krupp. “Unfortunately, most of

Late last week, NIPSCO , a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., announced the first phase of its plans to transition to lower - cost renewable energy resources, with the addition of three new wind farms that will be based in Indiana and tied into NIPSCO’s electric system serving nearly 500,000 electric customers. The announcement is part of the energy provider’s “Your Energy, Your Future” initiative – a customer - centric effort focused on delivering a more affordable and sustainable energy mix. Under NIPSCO’s plans to be coal - free by 2028, the company expects to begin replacing the coal - fired