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The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred during the late evening hours of Saturday. At approximately 11:11 PM, one male subject entered Next Door Foods, located at 10201 North US Highway 12. The subject briefly approached the counter. Moments later, the subject walked behind the counter and produced a weapon. The subject produced a handgun and proceeded to demand cigarettes and US Currency from the clerk. The subject left the business on foot a short time later. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with the identification of the armed robbery suspect. The suspect

Two adults and seven children were injured in a single vehicle crash that occurred Sunday morning, when the driver fell asleep. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Nicole Maenza revealed that a 2007 Dodge Nitro (SUV), driven by 31 year old Blair Beathea of South Bend, was east bound on I-80/94 at the 37.5 mile marker 2 1/2 miles east of the Michigan City exit, when she fell asleep. The Dodge went off of the roadway, down an embankment, began to flip over, hit a tree, and went into a drainage ditch culvert with water, coming to rest on its roof. Beathea

The Duneland Chamber is having a Volunteer Rally on Thursday, May 10th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at, located at 371 Indian Boundary Rd., Ste. 1. If you are a local business person, in need of volunteer or service hours for school, or just love your hometown, come volunteer. The Duneland Chamber is looking for volunteers for a wide array of projects and events. Every year they're looking for additional hands to help with events such as: 8th Grade Reality Check, Chesterton’s European Market, Party in the Park, and the Hometown Holiday Celebration. They also have opportunities inside the

In preparation for upcoming spring volunteer training, the CASA and CAYA Programs are holding their “Each One, Reach One” event to raise awareness of agency efforts to support and advocate for the best interest of children who have been abused and neglected as well as at-risk youth. The event will be held May 3rd at St. John’s Church, located at 101 St. John Road in Michigan City at 5:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to find out how you can impact a child or youth in need and learn more about what Family Advocates does in our community. People are

At an event last week with Mayor Ron Meer and Indiana Finance Director Dan Huge at Millennium Park, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Michigan City Sanitary District will receive a $600,000 Brownfields environmental Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup grant. This grant will fund environmental investigations of properties throughout the city. EPA’s grant is made in partnership with the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission to continue the redevelopment of recreational areas near Trail Creek and promote job creation by reclaiming former industrial properties in the Monon Corridor. According to the EPA, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said the program, “expands

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is warning and alerting citizens of a telephone scam. Last week, a La Porte County resident received a telephone call from the non-emergency number of the Sheriff’s Office (219-326-7700). The citizen described the caller as being a male subject with a Middle Eastern accent. The citizen advised the subject indicated that he was representing a law firm. The caller attempted to solicit monies and identifying information, such as name and date of birth, from the citizen. A developing trend with scammers is to now spoof known numbers that may be familiar to citizens to

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $350,000 to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to implement a nearshore bird management program at Jeorse Park, Buffington Harbor, Whihala, and Hammond beaches on the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana. The beaches are located within the Grand Calumet River area of concern, one of 43 toxic hotspots identified by the United States and Canada in the Great Lakes basin. Bird management programs have proven to be an effective strategy to reduce levels of E. coli bacteria that contribute to beach closures. Studies have shown that gulls and geese are major

Today crews are setting up phase 1 of the Ohio Street reconstruction project. This phase will close the Southbound (Westside) of Ohio Street from US 20 to 400 North (Kieffer Rd). All traffic on Ohio Street will be one way only (Northbound) until further notice, approximately the end of September. During this phase of construction, Michigan City Transit route #3 will be unable to travel south on Ohio Street and unable to access the bus stops on Ohio Street between St. Johns Road and Kieffer Road. Routes #3 service detour; Est. Time, :58 - Marquette Mall to south Franklin Ave.

Two adults and seven children were injured in a single vehicle crash that occurred this morning, when the driver fell asleep. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Nicole Maenza revealed, at approximately 3:00 a.m., this Sunday, April 29, 2018, morning a 2007 Dodge Nitro (SUV), driven by Blair Beathea, 31 of South Bend, IN, was east bound on I-80/94 at the 37.5 mile marker (this is approximately 2 ½ miles east of the Michigan City exit), when she fell asleep. The Dodge went off the roadway, down an embankment, began to flip over, hit a tree, and went into a drainage ditch

Indiana’s Primary Election is right around the corner. Tuesday, May 8th is Primary Election Day– polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. If you cannot make it to the polls on Election Day, you can vote early in-person or absentee – but the deadline to request an absentee ballot is quickly approaching. To cast an absentee ballot by mail in the 2018 Primary Election, you must request an application from the county clerk’s office by 11:59pm on Monday, April 30th. Applications may be submitted in person, by fax, email or by mail. You can cast

The Mobile Health Unit of La Porte Hospital will be out in the community throughout May to provide bone density screenings and to educate on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease. Come and visit the Mobile Health Unit to learn more about these two important topics. The Mobile Health Unit program has been made possible by the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte. Upcoming Dates and times of the Mobile Health Unit visits are: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., May 4th, at La Porte Hospital and 9-10 a.m., May 4th, at La Porte County Family YMCA

The Duneland Chamber is having a Volunteer Rally on Thursday, May 10th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at, located at 371 Indian Boundary Rd., Ste. 1. If you are a local business person, in need of volunteer or service hours for school, or just love your hometown, come volunteer. The Duneland Chamber is looking for volunteers for a wide array of projects and events. Every year they're looking for additional hands to help with events such as: 8th Grade Reality Check, Chesterton’s European Market, Party in the Park, and the Hometown Holiday Celebration. They also have opportunities inside the

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has formally denied Indiana’s waiver request regarding the inclusion of all Indiana high school diplomas in graduation rate calculations as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). IDOE stated they are disappointed in this decision, given the negative impact this will have on students, schools, communities, and our State. IDOE stated the new federal definition for “regular high school diploma” raised concerns due to ramifications and unjust accountability implications for Indiana districts and schools. Under this definition, roughly 8,000 students’ achievement in earning an Indiana high

In response to rapid global change, bold and innovative approaches to leadership development are key to success for collegiate business schools. Purdue University Northwest's (PNW) College of Business (COB) was recognized among 30 global institutions who are defining what it means to lead in the face of uncertainty and cultivate a winning skillset in the next generation of business leaders. The recognition came from AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) - in its third annual "Innovations That Inspire" challenge. With a specific focus on innovation in leadership development, programs from institutions worldwide were evaluated

In preparation for upcoming spring volunteer training, the CASA and CAYA Programs are holding their “Each One, Reach One” event to raise awareness of agency efforts to support and advocate for the best interest of children who have been abused and neglected as well as at-risk youth. The event will be held May 3rd at St. John’s Church, located at 101 St. John Road in Michigan City at 5:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to find out how you can impact a child or youth in need and learn more about what Family Advocates does in our community. People are

At an event with Mayor Ron Meer and Indiana Finance Director Dan Huge at Millennium Park, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Michigan City Sanitary District will receive a $600,000 Brownfields environmental Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup grant. This grant will fund environmental investigations of properties throughout the city. EPA’s grant is made in partnership with the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission to continue the redevelopment of recreational areas near Trail Creek and promote job creation by reclaiming former industrial properties in the Monon Corridor. According to the EPA, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said the program, “expands the ability

Two recent cases resolved by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) serve as timely reminders to all Hoosiers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing used vehicles. In both scenarios, used car dealers failed to deliver titles and/or provide promised warranties to customers who paid for vehicles. When buying a warranty: If a consumer is buying a car from a dealership and purchases a warranty administered by a third party, the consumer should: -Ensure he or she receives a warranty contract at the time of sale and thoroughly reviews its terms; -Ask the dealer when it will forward payment to

Lubeznik Center for the Arts' summer class and workshop offerings for children, teens and adults are currently open for registration. Enjoy learning a new skill in a workshop or expand your technique in a six-week class. Offerings run from June 16 through August 10. Don't delay because classes fill quickly. Register early to secure your spot because classes fill quickly. Six-week classes in painting and drawing are available this summer. For those who have conquered that class, and want to face a new challenge, LCA offers Abstract Painting II . Drawing Bootcamp facilitates students' visionary skills and strategies when drawing

On Friday, June 1st, the Valparaiso Police Department’s K-9 Unit and F.O.P Lodge 76 are hosting the annual Guardians of the Night 5K-9 run and 1-mile walk. The events will take place at Central Park Plaza beginning at 6:00 PM. For the first time ever, runners will be able to bring their dogs on the run The course will begin at Central Park Plaza and proceed through the Valparaiso University’s campus. The entire community is encouraged to join a free post-race community celebration. Food vendors will be available. To preregister online visit www.runsignup.com. Registration will be open until 7:00 PM on

The La Porte County Drug Task Force announces the arrest of four individuals, for various charges including two separate narcotics, and weapons related cases. The first investigation resulted in the arrest of Cameo M. CRAWFORD (20) of Michigan City on Wednesday April 18th, 2018, after an arrest warrant was issued for his arrest by La Porte County Superior Court #1 for Dealing in Cocaine Level 3 Felony. CRAWFORD was observed leaving a residence in the 1000 Block of Salem Street in Michigan City, and was quickly apprehended by The La Porte County Drug Task Force, and F.A.S.T. Team. A subsequent