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Eighth-grade students from Michigan City and beyond are invited to attend Michigan City High School’s annual Wolfpack Roundup. This informational session will be held on Wednesday, February 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the Michigan City High School auditorium, located at 8466 W. Pahs Road. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Enter through Door P. “Wolfpack Roundup is an opportunity for students and their families to tour the school and meet school counselors and administrators. They can hear more about classes, extracurriculars, dual credit, and so much more,” said MCHS Principal Dr. Mohamed Mroueh. “The tour offers a student perspective, and

The EDCMC is seeking input from businesses in Michigan City that are marking milestones   MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The EDCMC is seeking input from businesses in Michigan City that are marking milestones or continued investment in the community.   Companies that have celebrated or will be celebrating an anniversary between 2024-26 will be honored with a Milestone Award, which highlights businesses that remain in the community creating a continued impact on Michigan City. Anniversary milestones to be celebrated include: 10, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 75, 80, 90 or 100+ years.   Companies that have completed or

La Porte County Sheriff Ronald C. Heeg announced the Indiana Sheriffs' Association (ISA) will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximately 40 - $1000 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the state. The ISA Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing, and dispensing of funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an education and career in the law enforcement field. To qualify for one of these scholarships, the applicant must be an

MCHS MCJROTC Presents To 8th Graders   “Many people do not recognize opportunity, as it is often disguised as work.” Major Tom McGrath, Senior Marine Instructor for the Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC), emphasized the opportunities afforded to students in the program in a presentation to 8th graders at Barker and Krueger Middle Schools. This was provided to the students prior to completing their schedule requests for their freshman year.   JROTC is an elective course where the curriculum is focused on developing leadership skills. Cadets are challenged to strive to be

Valparaiso, Ind. — Shirley Heinze Land Trust has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Porter County Community Foundation to support technology upgrades, including new computers and improved connectivity. These enhancements will strengthen operations, increase efficiency, and allow staff and interns to dedicate more time to conservation projects, community engagement, and the Student Experiences in Conservation program. “Reliable technology plays an important role in how our team works together and supports our mission,” said Bridget Harrison, Deputy Director of Shirley Heinze Land Trust. “This grant allows us to better equip our staff and interns while keeping our attention on conserving

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. A period of heavy lake effect snow with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour and poor visibility. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts possible, especially along the Porter County line. * WHERE...Northern La Porte and Southern La Porte Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will deteriorate quickly within the lake effect snow band. Visibility of less than

Sad News in the Entertainment Industry-Catherine O'Hara, an actress best known for her roles in Home Alone, Schitt's Creek, Beetlejuice, and The Studio has sadly passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to family, friends, and fans. #catherineohara

An off-duty Lake County Sheriff’s police officer faces a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated after he was arrested by Indiana State Police overnight. 33-year-old Thaddeus Bilski was booked into the Lake County Jail early this morning and was later released on bond. He has been a Lake County police officer for 2 and a half years and has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation. No further details will be released at this time. -Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches expected, mainly near and north of US Route 30. Isolated totals up to one foot are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible at times north of U.S. Route 30 with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour under the most intense portions of the

Catholic Charities Fort Worth and Goodwill Michiana Launch First Padua Mission Site -Historic Partnership Expands Proven Poverty-Ending Model Beyond Texas   SOUTH BEND, IN/FORT WORTH, TX — Catholic Charities Fort Worth (CCFW) and Goodwill Industries of Michiana are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that will bring CCFW’s Padua Program to the Northern Indiana region— marking the first-ever Padua Mission Site in the nation.   This milestone represents a significant expansion of Padua’s research-backed, holistic approach to ending poverty, extending its reach beyond North Texas to empower more families on their path to lasting stability.   Created by Catholic Charities

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER-Michigan City High School Athletics Announces Alumni Recognition Details for Heritage Night   Michigan City, IN –Michigan City High School Athletics is excited to share additional details for Heritage Night, taking place on Saturday, January 31, during the Boys Basketball matchup against Marion High School.   This special evening will honor Michigan City’s rich basketball history by recognizing several milestone teams and alumni who helped shape the program’s legacy.   During Heritage Night, Michigan City High School will celebrate: ● The Michigan City Rogers High School Boys Basketball Semi-State teams from 1984-1987, which competed against Marion High

MC ROTARY CLUB SEEKS ALINSKY AWARD NOMINATIONS   Michigan City, Indiana-The Rotary Club of Michigan City is seeking nominations for the 2026 Paul J. Alinsky Excellence Award.   This award is presented in honor of Paul Alinsky, a past President of the Rotary Club, past Chairman of the Board for the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, and founder of Sentinel Alarm Company. Paul passed away in 1997 and the award was created to keep his memory alive. It is presented annually to a person from the Michigan City community who exhibits dedication to community service, as well as excellence, passion,

MCAS Hosting Middle School Roundup Area sixth-graders, parents invited to check out middle school offerings   Michigan City - Sixth-grade students from the Michigan City area are invited to attend Middle School Roundup as local families prepare for the to transition into middle school. This informational session will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 5:30 p.m. at both Krueger and Barker Middle Schools.   In general, students who attend Lake Hills, Joy, Springfield, and Marsh Elementary Schools will attend Krueger Middle School. Those living in the boundaries of Knapp, Edgewood, Coolspring, and Pine Elementary Schools will attend Barker Middle

Shooting in the 2300 block of Normandy Drive leaves one adult injured-the latest from the Michigan City Police Department On January 28th at 11:27 AM, the LaPorte County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a person who was found injured in the 2300 block of Normandy Drive, which is located within the Normandy Village apartment complex. Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 1 responded to the scene and located a 19- year-old male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the right arm. LaPorte County EMS transported the victim to Franciscan Health hospital in Michigan City for medical treatment.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible. The heaviest snow is expected to impact areas near and north of US Route 30. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of accumulating snow is expected Friday morning. However, the main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected Friday evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are

Check out Commander Socrates Gray with The American Legion Skwiat Post 451 in Michigan City on WIMS Friday 1/30 with Ric Federighi from 8:10a-8:25a on AM 1420, 95.1FM, and 106.7FM in Valparaiso plus FACEBOOK LIVE. Brought to you by Captain Ed's Furniture & Mattress in Michigan City. #wims

AARP Indiana Accepting 2026 Community Challenge Grant Applications The annual program aims to make communities in Indiana more livable for people of all ages INDIANAPOLIS, IN—AARP Indiana invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program through March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its tenth year, AARP will double its investment, awarding over $8 million in grants as part of its nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities,

Here is the latest from OTT Haverstock in Michigan City about Steve Garner and Lila L. Ivey   Steve Garner, 67, Michigan City, Indiana, passed peacefully Friday, January 23, 2026 surrounded in love by his children.   Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday at the funeral chapel, with a service at 12:00pm, with Pastor Jaccara Williams officiating. A repast/luncheon will immediately follow the service.   To sign a guest book and leave condolences online

Grant program helps preserve and support historic African American sites-Program honors Eli Lilly chemist and preservationist Stan Cox   Applications are open for two funds created to honor the legacy of an Eli Lilly chemist by providing grants to organizations working to preserve significant African American landmarks in Indiana.   Standiford “Stan” Cox, who passed away in February 2019, joined Eli Lilly and Co. in 1957 as its first Black chemist and was a generous advocate for the preservation of African American heritage sites. During his lifetime, he established two funds with Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), one in his

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The City of Michigan City is providing an update on winter weather operations as cold temperatures and regional supply challenges continue to affect Northwest Indiana. Michigan City continues to actively manage its winter operations while following established protocols for roadway treatment and snow response. Like many communities across the region, the City is experiencing the impacts of a broader winter salt shortage. The City did receive a replenishment of road salt last week with another delivery expected this week. The City remains in close coordination with neighboring municipalities and state partners to monitor conditions and ensure