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Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) proudly announces the launch of its new Web-Based Data Transparency Portal, designed to enhance public access to critical information and ensure accountability. This cutting-edge platform provides easy access to comprehensive data on the agency's operations, programs, and services. As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and service excellence, the portal offers a user-friendly interface featuring interactive dashboards and real-time data. Users can explore a wide range of information, including agency grant allocations, service performance metrics, and program outcomes. Along with agency data, the portal also features the full economic

To accommodate passengers attending University of Notre Dame 2025 home football games, the South Shore Line will provide the following service. All times listed in Eastern Time (ET) * Shuttle bus will stage at the drop-off location on campus and depart @ 8:30p to meet Tr 512. ** Shuttle bus will stage at the drop-off location on campus and depart with passengers one hour after the conclusion of the game to the Airport to meet the Extra train. Extra departs the Airport 90 minutes after the conclusion of the game. 3:30p ET Kick-off • Free shuttle bus service provided between

STARKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will close U.S. 35 between C.R. 350 S and C.R. 400 S on or after Monday, July 7. U.S. 35 will be closed through the end of September for a bridge replacement project at Craigmile Ditch. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow State Road 8, State Road 39 and State Road 10.

Here is the Schedule for today Saturday July 5th at The LAPORTE COUNTY FAIR #wims #whfb #laportecounty For more information check out their website at www.lpfair.com. Saturday, July 5, 2025   Gates Open at Noon 6:00 am to noon: Animal Species Drop Off   8:00 am Rabbit Open Show Contest, 4-H Rabbit judging to follow   Noon: 2024 LaPorte County Fair Ribbon Cutting and Flag Ceremony at the Main Gate   Noon: All Buildings Open, Petting Zoo Opens, Home and Family Open Class Judging to Begin   Noon - 7:00pm: The Curious Kids Trail 12:30pm: Live Shark Encounter   2:00pm:

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction will have ramp closures at the State Road 2 and U.S. 20/31 bypass interchange next week. Ramp closures will be in place during daytime work hours between Monday, July 7 and Friday, July 11. These closures are necessary to accommodate the resurfacing of State Road 2 in this area. Ramps to and from eastbound State Road 2 are scheduled to be closed Monday, July 7, and ramps to and from westbound State Road 2 are scheduled to be closed Tuesday, July 8. However, this schedule is weather

Coast Guard and local law enforcement crews across the Great Lakes are scheduled to increase the number of boating safety patrols over the Fourth of July weekend as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide initiative focused on enforcing laws against boating under the influence (BUI). Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. Boating sober is one way to make the Great Lakes safer for everyone on the water. Boating is a popular way to celebrate the holidays; however, it is important to remember boating laws. Not only is boating under the influence irresponsible, it’s illegal. Alcohol

State Revolving Fund helps communities finance drinking and/or waste-water projects INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Finance Authority announced today it has closed approximately $119 million in low-interest financing for the month of June to help the Cities of Brazil, Crown Point, Goshen, Rochester, and Union City to fund drinking and/or waste-water infrastructure projects. By leveraging the SRF program, the communities named today will save an estimated aggregate of $50.2 million in principal and interest costs, compared to open-market financing. SRF program projects must meet the same level of scrutiny as projects directly funded by the federal government.   City of Brazil

The Duneland Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the winners of their Annual Community Awards. This event is taking place from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Spa Special Events Center. Everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating the remarkable contributions of organizations, businesses, and individuals within the Duneland community. Award Categories and Honorees are as follows: New Construction Award: Chesterton Police Station, Cergizan’s Auto and Truck Repair, Net Par, Great and Small Animal Clinic Business Renovation Award: Pizza Terra, Westchester Public Library Putting Duneland on the Map Award: Chesterton Cruise-In Humanitarian of the Year Award: Angela

La Porte, IN – While the annual tradition of a flyover is never certain until it’s certain, this year’s plans and logistics have come down to the wire and delayed the Kiwanis Club’s ability to confirm the flyover before today. The Kiwanis Club of La Porte is pleased to announce that there will be a flyover – in fact, two flyovers, at the 2025 La Porte 4th of July Parade. Courtesy of the 122nd Fighter Wing (122 FW) unit of the Indiana Air National Guard, stationed at Fort Wayne Air National Guard Station in Fort Wayne, Indiana, two F-16 Fighting

Nest Community Shelter Honors Deborah Langley and The First Presbyterian Church of Michigan City at the Annual Appreciation Event. Both were honored with service awards in recognition of their service to Nest Community Shelter and the unhoused community.   MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA- JULY 2,2025 - Nest Community Shelter is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Fred Weiss Award and the Ed Merrion Award, recognizing exceptional service and dedication to the shelter and its mission. Ms. Deborah Langley and the First Presbyterian Church of Michigan City were honored and presented with these awards at Nest Community Shelter's annual Appreciation

Michigan City, IN – The City of Michigan City invites all residents to participate in a full week of engaging pop-up events from Monday, July 14, 2025, through Saturday, July 19, 2025, as part of the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) summer outreach initiative. CDBG is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of needs. The program requires that there are at least one of the three national objectives that are met: 1) benefit people with low-to-moderate incomes, 2) aid in the prevention

STARKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will resurface a section of State Road 8 beginning on or after Monday, July 7. Be alert for road crews on State Road 8 between Range Rd and U.S. 35, with flaggers directing traffic in the area where work is occurring. This work should take approximately five days to complete, with milling operations expected to take two days and paving operations three days. INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when traveling through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through

News Release by Franciscan Alliance: MISHAWAKA, Ind. – Franciscan Alliance is pleased to welcome several new leaders to key roles in its healthcare ministry following recent retirements. The Mishawaka-based nonprofit Catholic healthcare ministry appointed the following four experienced healthcare professionals to senior vice president, vice president and chief medical officer positions: Dr. Gerald Maloney, DO, chief medical officer Michael Englehart, senior vice president for Franciscan Physician Network/Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC and Franciscan Post-Acute Services Dr. Joseph Schnecker, MD, chief medical information officer Tim Murphy, vice president of strategy Dr. Maloney is taking on the Franciscan CMO position following decades

Michigan City, IN – Several local organizations have announced a community-wide school supply drive, which runs through August 5. Supplies collected during the drive will be distributed to local students who are in need of materials to start the school year during the annual Back to School Rally. Many area businesses have set up collection bins to accept donations from their employees and the general public. Collection sites are located at the Michigan City Area Schools’ administration building, Al’s Supermarket on Karwick, Captain Ed’s, Edgewood Dental, First Trust Credit Union, First United Methodist Church, Members Advantage Credit Union, Meridian Title

In Michigan City today, milling (removal of the surface) has started on Kentucky Street from Garfield Street to Ninth Street, William Street from Kentucky Street to Ohio Street, Ripley Street from Kentucky Street to Ohio Street, and Arthur Street from Ohio Street to Wabash Street and will continue until complete. Paving will be done on Henry Street from Manhattan Street to Wabash Street. All road construction is weather permitting and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available on the My Michigan City, Indiana Facebook page.

La Porte County Symphony Orchestra announced the passing of Richard Watson and made the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and phenomenal musician, Richard Watson. "Richard was a wonderful human, musician, and teacher! Richard was our principal tuba and has been performing with the LCSO for 31 years. He also had been an adjunct professor at Valparaiso University for over 30 years. Richard received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, and his graduate degree from Northwestern. His marvelous musicianship had afforded him many opportunities

La Porte—La Porte Online School is preparing to welcome new students for the 2025-26 academic year. Building on a successful inaugural year, the program continues to offer Indiana families a unique combination of tuition-free, flexible online learning and traditional school community engagement. The fully online K-12 program features state-certified teachers delivering personalized, standards-aligned curriculum through Edmentum's proven platform. Available through open enrollment to any Indiana resident, La Porte Online School offers particular benefits for students who: ● Require flexible scheduling due to family, health, or personal circumstances ● Thrive in self-directed learning environments ● Seek accelerated learning opportunities or additional

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Michigan City Patriotic Parade! Thank you to all who participated and attended, it was an amazing day and we are looking forward to next year already!

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor LaPorte Construction Company will close State Road 8 between C.R. 150 W and C.R. 50 W on or after Monday, July 7. State Road 8 will be closed through late August for a bridge deck overlay project over Cobb Ditch. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 231, State Road 10 and State Road 49. The current closure on State Road 49 between C.R. 1050 S and C.R. 1125 S (south of Kouts) for a bridge deck overlay at Reeves Ditch will open before State Road 8

The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department is reminding the public that Thursday, July 3rd is the last day to get your annual beach sticker. You can get your sticker at the parking sticker office in Washington Park. Additional information for hours and pricing is below: Address: 6 on the Lake, Michigan City, IN Office Hours: Sun-Mon: CLOSED Tues-Fri: 10 AM-6 PM Sat: 9 AM- 1 PM Annual Beach Sticker Cost: Civil City Resident- FREE Senior Center Member- $28 Laporte County Resident- $35 Other Indiana Resident- $100 Out of State- $150 Civil City Replacement Sticker- $20 Other Replacement Stickers- cost