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Chesterton, IN — The Duneland Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the establishment of the Duneland Chamber Foundation, Inc., a newly created 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to driving community development and supporting local projects. This foundation represents a significant milestone in the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to enhance economic growth and improve the quality of life across the Duneland area. The Duneland Chamber Foundation's mission is clear: to strengthen Duneland communities through philanthropy, workforce enhancement, leadership development, and education. With this mission, the Foundation will work to expand support for local businesses, workforce development, and community enrichment programs. Foundation Leadership: Chair

CROWN POINT, Indiana – Nurses and staff in the neonatal intensive care unit at Franciscan Health Crown Point are helping babies and families get into the Halloween spirit with costumes for their tiny newborns. Costumes include a mouse, football player, the Chick-fil-A cow, a grandpa, sugar plum princess, ladybug, bumble bee, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and a girl enjoying a spa day. “It’s important for families experiencing a stay in the NICU to be able to celebrate milestones like dressing up baby for a first Halloween and we want to be able to give them that experience,” said Carrie Renschen,

Three people were arrested after a Sex Offender compliance check in La Porte County. On  Tuesday the LCSO coordinated a compliance check of a selected group of registered Sex Offenders across La Porte County. Agency personnel from the Criminal Investigations Division, Warrants Division, along with assistance from members of the Fugitive Apprehension Street Team and La Porte County Drug Task Force, participated in the operation. The unannounced check of 44 Sex Offenders deemed all of them compliant with their information on the Sex and Violent Offender Registry. As the checks were being completed, personnel also located three wanted subjects. Those

VALPARAISO – The Valparaiso American Legion Riders Post 94 held its inaugural Forever Our Heroes ride on August 10, 2024 with nearly 50 riders who stopped at American Legions in Michigan City, Kingsford Heights and Kouts. The ride raised $12,500 for VNA Hospice NWI in recognition of its We Honor Veterans program. A group of Legion Riders presented the check to VNA Hospice on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at its administrative offices in Valparaiso. “VNA Hospice is extremely grateful for this generous gift that helps us support even more veterans, not just those under our care but any veteran who

The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City and City of Michigan City are teaming with Better City Grant Writers to seek out grants that will bolster economic development and community-centered efforts and initiatives. “By putting a knowledgeable team into place, we are moving forward our capacity-building efforts,” said Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch. “There are grant opportunities out there for the city, EDCMC and our community organizations, but it is challenging to not only find them, but also go through the application process. Our over-arching goal is to find funding for public projects.” As an economic development advisory firm, Better

Rittenhouse Village at Michigan City is hosting an All-American Luncheon on Wednesday Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m. to the first 50 Veterans to RSVP at 219-872-6800. A spouse or one guest are welcome to attend. The menu is fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, salad and dessert. There will be a special patriotic entertainment performed by Barker Middle School Elite Choir.  

The City of La Porte is reminding citizens that the city-wide Trick-or-Treat time has been updated. Trick or Treat in the City of La Porte will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 31. The city says as you get ready to take your little ones out in just a few days, remember that Trick-or-Treat in the City of La Porte is now one hour earlier for the safety of our kids.

The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office is notifying the public of a phone scam in the area. Police say a subject identifying himself as an administrator of the LCSO is calling citizens. The scammer is telling good people that they have missed grand jury duty and now must pay a hefty fine or face jail time. The La Porte County Sherriff's Officer is asking the public to not fall victim to this scam and immediately terminate the phone call.

Franciscan Health broke ground Tuesday for a new medical office building with a blessing by The Most Rev. Robert McClory, bishop of the Diocese of Gary. The two-story, 82,881-square-foot building is being built by Tonn and Blank Construction at 3400 Mariposa Drive at the southeast corner of State Roads 2 and 49. It will house an ExpressCare, primary care and specialty physician offices, diagnostic imaging, CT, MRI, ultrasound and laboratory services. The new medical office building construction is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2026.

LAKE & PORTER COUNTIES, Ind. - There will be lane shifts and overnight lane closures on I-94 between I-65 and State Road 149 for pavement patching beginning on or after tonight Tuesday, Nov. 5. Work will be conducted in two phases, and I-94 will be reduced to one lane in each direction during the overnight hours of approximately 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while pavement patching occurs. Phase one will have impacts to traffic during these overnight hours while patching occurs and the phase two traffic configuration is set up, which will take approximately five nights. Phase two will consist

Michigan City Mayor Angie is happy to announce Citywide Trick-or-Treat will be Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Residents who would like to participate should turn on your outside porch lights. Trick-or-Treating Tips from Chief Marty Corley of the Michigan City Police Department: · Plan your route ahead of time. · Trick-or-treat in familiar neighborhoods. · Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries. · Always trick-or-treat in groups, accompanied by an adult. · Follow the designated hours for treating – that’s 5-7 p.m. ONLY. · Respect people who do not want to participate. · Stay on the sidewalks and out of

Press release, City of La Porte: The City of La Porte will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the movie Prancer with the film’s biggest stars, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. Actor Sam Elliott, Director John Hancock and other members of the cast will pay homage to the 1989 Christmas classic – which was filmed in La Porte – on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. The event will feature a screening of the film, as well as a Q&A Session with the stars. Dermody said lovers of the film are not going to want to

Chesterton, IN – The Duneland Exchange Club is proud to recognize Chesterton High School senior Logan Arthur as our Student of the Month. Introduced by Jackie Ruge-Perkins, Logan exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement, making him an outstanding recipient of this honor. Logan has been a dedicated member of the Principal’s Honor Roll for four years and has achieved the title of Scholar Athlete, along with receiving three Academic Scholar Awards. His academic record is impressive, boasting a GPA of 4.53, placing him 17th in the CHS Class of 2025 and earning him a place in the National Honors

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS AND MARGINALLY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN INDIANA Fire Weather Watch issued October 28 at 3:25PM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong southwest winds and marginally low relative humidity values, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Indiana, Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton IN, Whitley, Allen IN, White, Cass IN, Miami, Wabash, Huntington, Wells, Adams, Grant, Blackford, Jay, Northern Kosciusko,

The west side of Franklin Street will be paved today, Oct. 28, and the east side tomorrow, Oct. 29. It is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic on Wednesday, Oct. 30. All road construction is weather permitting. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Farmed & Forged thrilled to announce they will be hosting a weekly producers-only market in The Back Room at Burn 'Em Brewing in Michigan City on Thursdays from October 31, 2024 - February 13, 2025 from 4-7p CST! Join us for our Vend-Or-Treat Market kickoff to shop small and trick or treat with our vendors on Halloween evening, 10/31! All ages ages welcome, bar and full menu available from Burn ‘Em, free admission, and costumes encouraged as Phenom Photo Booth will be on location to capture the evening! SNAP benefits will be accepted at the market info booth! Save the

MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – Franciscan Health is teaming up with the Indiana State Department of Health and the Northern Indiana Food Bank to offer the Produce Prescription Program, aimed at assisting with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, four-week program, participants will receive produce vouchers for fresh fruit every month for six months. This new program focuses on management of all chronic diseases, including but not limited to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and cancer. Participants need not be patients within the Franciscan Health system to participate. Participants must have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, have moderate

INDIANAPOLIS- Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales briefed the Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity (IECC) to emphasize the state’s pre-election planning, preparedness, inter-agency coordination, and ongoing efforts to ensure the security and integrity of the upcoming General Election. In his remarks, Secretary Morales reinforced Indiana’s commitment to safeguarding election infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. “Security and safety are top priorities as we approach Election Day.  We owe it to every Hoosier voter to protect the integrity of their vote.  The Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity, in partnership with state and local election officials, has championed robust security and coordination measures

An awesome time with TEAM WIMS with The Franciscan Health Foundation at their Spirited Celebration to raise funds at Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso over the weekend. TEAM WIMS Ric Federighi was Master of Ceremonies.  Thank you to everyone that came out to Make a Difference. We appreciate our sponsors Franciscan Health Foundation Arnett Construction & Roofing Derrick Wayne Arnett and NIPSCO #wims #nwi #localradio

PORTER & LA PORTE COUNTIES, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors North Inc will have overnight lane closures on I-94 between mile marker 31 to 36 (east and west of the U.S. 421 exit) beginning on or after Sunday, October 27. Crews will be conducting pavement patching during the overnight hours of approximately 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for up to six nights a week (nightly Sunday evening through Saturday morning) over a period of two weeks. I-94 will be reduced to one lane in the area where work is occurring, and work will begin in the