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FORMER RADIO HOST KEVIN MATTHEWS PRESENTS BROKEN MARY STATUE TO POPE LEO XIV   VATICAN CITY - On the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, last Wednesday, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, bestowed his blessing at the Vatican upon a statue discovered years ago in a dumpster by Michigan native and Chicago radio host Kevin Matthews. Recognizing the powerful message conveyed by the image, the Holy Father also approved the title “Our Lady of the Broken,” affirming it as a sign of hope for all who feel discarded, forgotten, or wounded.   Moved by the story and its meaning,

LA PORTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES APPOINTS NATE LOUCKS TO FILL VACANT SEAT   La Porte—The La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) Board of School Trustees has appointed Nate Loucks to fill the vacant seat on the board. The appointment was made following a public interview process held on February 11, during which the board met with candidates who applied in response to the publicly posted vacancy notice.   Nate Loucks is the pastor of State Street Community Church and president of the Pax Center, a La Porte-based organization dedicated to community development and support. Well known

Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the recent hire of Ben Taylor as Stewardship Director.   Shirley Heinze Land Trust proudly welcomes Ben Taylor to its staff as Stewardship Director. With a background in ecology, land protection, habitat restoration and project management, Taylor brings additional leadership and fresh ideas to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust team. Taylor has a master's degree in Forestry & Natural Resources from Purdue University and most recently served as the Regional Conservation Partnership Program Coordinator at the Conservation Law Center in Bloomington. Within this role, Taylor was responsible for leading a $25 million program to implement

Saturday Evening 2/14, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Indiana State Police troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on northbound I-65 at the 253.6 mile-marker. This location is beneath the 73rd Avenue overpass. The crash involved a yellow bus towing a passenger car, an SUV, and a pickup truck. The bus was a retired school bus that had been converted into a recreational vehicle.   Preliminary investigation indicates the bus/RV struck the bridge support for the 73rd Avenue overpass. The force of the impact resulted in fatal injuries to the driver of the bus/RV, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. A

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Washington's Birthday Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is

Michigan City to Plant More Than 500 Trees This Spring as Part of $1 Million Urban Forestry Investment   MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana The City of Michigan City is preparing to plant 500 trees this spring as part of the second phase of a three-year urban forestry initiative made possible through a $1 million grant awarded by the U.S. Forest Service in 2024.   This spring’s planting builds on significant progress already made through the grant, including the completion of a comprehensive citywide tree inventory, the removal of approximately 350 high-risk trees, and the planting of 500 trees in Fall 2025.

Join the Share Foundation for their 35th Annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 10:30AM CST at Halls of St. George, Schererville IN The SHARE Service League presents a benefit luncheon for Sharing Meadows Villagers and Campers The Luncheon is hosted at the Halls of St. George in Schererville, Indiana featuring a delicious meal, a variety of door prizes, basket raffles, entertainment, fellowship, and an opportunity to purchase unique handmade items created by the Villagers. For tickets and information visit www.sahrefoudation.org.

Indy Airport Hits Another Passenger Record in 2025 New destinations, a record fall break and specialty flights drove growth The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) wrapped up 2025 with another year of record‑setting passenger traffic, welcoming more than 10.6 million passengers in all through the IND terminal, nearly 100,000 passengers more than in 2024. The new record was made up of growth across both business and leisure travel, driven by a strong list of new nonstop destinations – including domestic, international and transatlantic destinations – along with expanded flight options and specialty flights to support major events. Key time periods and

Earth Day 5K Family Fun Run/Walk Returns April 25 in La Porte   La Porte, IN – The La Porte City Park Foundation is excited to announce the return of the Earth Day 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 25. The event benefits the La Porte City Park Foundation and helps support park improvements and environmental initiatives in the community.   The race will again feature a scenic 5K course looping around Clear Lake with an out-and-back section on the Chessie Trail, offering participants beautiful views of La Porte’s natural landscape.   The start and finish will be located at

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐗 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆-the latest from the La Porte County Sheriff's Office LCSO The #LCSO announces the arrest of 77-year-old Jack G. KRINER following a six-week criminal investigation. During the evening of December 25, 2025, Deputy Micah Dokmanovic was dispatched to a residence in the 3400 west block of CR 800 South reference a sex offense. Representatives of an organization had established online contact with KRINER. The representatives were acting as a 13-year-old juvenile and were present at KRINER’S residence. Detective Derrick Deck was contacted, responded to KRINER’S residence, and was eventually assigned as the

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Tonight A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Sunday A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Washington's Birthday Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

South Bend Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison For Controlled Substance Offenses   Jaron Williams, 44 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing fentanyl, a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, and a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred.   Williams was sentenced to 72 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release.   According

Holding big pharma accountable, Attorney General Todd Rokita wins $6.25 million settlement following alleged conspiracy to inflate EpiPen prices   Attorney General Rokita sued pharmaceutical companies over anticompetitive acts   Indiana will receive $6.25 million as part of a settlement with global pharmaceutical companies over allegations that they conspired to increase the price of a prescription device called EpiPen by more than 600% on Hoosier consumers. The product is used to inject adrenaline into patients to combat severe allergic reactions.   “Some pharmaceutical companies have prioritized profits over patients,” Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “But by demonstrating there are severe

South Bend International Airport Sets Passenger Record in 2025   South Bend International Airport (SBN) set an all-time annual passenger record in 2025 when 1,111,002 ticketed airline passengers passed through its gates. The previous record was in 1997 with 991,457 passengers. SBN has seen passenger growth year-over-year for the last five years. The 2025 record marks substantial growth of 23.5% above 2024. With this growth came other records. Forty-one of the 50 busiest days ever occurred in 2025. Seven of those days were in the top ten. While every month of the year experienced growth, for the first time SBN

Wanatah, IN — Tri-Township Schools is proud to announce a special court dedication ceremony honoring two former coaches who made a lasting impact on student-athletes and the Tri-Township community: Bill Berger, former boys basketball coach, and Ken Roslansky, former volleyball coach.   The dedication ceremony will take place on Friday, February 27th, at the Tiger Den in LaCrosse, prior to the boys' junior varsity and varsity basketball games against Kouts. The ceremony will begin at 5:15 p.m. and will formally recognize the contributions, leadership, and legacy of both coaches by dedicating the Tiger Den court in their honor.   Community

Today Sunny, with a high near 37. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Sunday A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Washington's Birthday Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

BGCLPC Sprouts 2026 Annual Campaign: Where Potential Begins to Bloom Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County (BGCLPC) is committed to helping Great Futures take root. “Every child in our community has tremendous potential,” says Michelle Shirk, Chief Executive Officer. “Our 2026 Annual Campaign reflects what we see every day at our Clubs. When kids are given support, encouragement and opportunities, they grow and thrive!” At its 8 Clubs throughout Michigan City, La Porte, Westville, Kingsford Heights and Rolling Prairie, BGCLPC offers a balanced schedule of programs designed to promote Academic Success, Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. Club members

  The Eva Martin Project honors memory of 3-year-old Michigan girl with comfort items for pediatric patients   Pediatric patients in Franciscan Health emergency rooms and pediatric inpatient units in Crown Point, Indianapolis and Lafayette will now have stuffed animals to help make their hospital experience a little more comfortable, thanks to a donation by The Eva Martin Project. Representatives from The Eva Martin Project donated more than 1,500 new stuffed animals to the nonprofit Catholic healthcare system last week during a drop-off at Franciscan Health Crown Point. Each item has a tag with the organization’s logo and a QR code

Gallery Shop Artist Talk with Tom Sourlis TONIGHT Friday, February 13 from 3:30-5 PM CT at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts   Lubeznik Center for the Arts located at 101 W. 2nd St. · Michigan City, IN is having a free Artist Talk with glass artist Tom Sourlis and celebrate the opening reception of Luminaries! The talk will begin at 4 PM CT.   Born in 1947 in Gary, Indiana, Tom Sourlis has spent the past 20 years focusing on glass fusing and pioneering the technique of "thin fusing." He creates glass works that are both feather-light and richly

State-commissioned study confirms consistent progress in reducing health care costs for Hoosiers   A new state‑commissioned analysis shows Indiana’s five largest nonprofit hospital systems reduced their commercial prices by nearly 7 percentage points on average in 2024 compared to the year before, marking one of the most significant year‑over‑year improvements to-date in the effort to make health care more affordable for Hoosiers.   According to the report, each system’s prices as a percentage of full Medicare declined from 2023 to 2024, demonstrating broad, system-wide progress across the state.   In fact, the commercial prices of Ascension St. Vincent, Community Health