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The Chesterton Police Department said on Monday that there was no threat to the public after a report of a person with a rifle report turned out to be a someone with a "pellet style gun" deterring animals. A around 3:40 p.m. Monday, the Chesterton Police Department received a report of a subject with a rifle outside a residence near South 11th Street and West 1100 North. Officers from CPD and surrounding agencies responded quickly to the area. As a precaution, both the Duneland School Corporation and Growing Kids Childcare Center were notified. Police said the individual in question was

Trick-or-treat in the Town of Chesterton will from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson noted that trick-or-treat in the unincorporated parts of Porter County will go later and be one hour longer, from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. “I do know that the county has switched it up a little bit and they’re doing 5 to 8 p.m.,” he said. “I think there was some pressure, some online groups, saying, ‘What can’t we do 5 to 8 p.m. in these communities, because of our

A truck driver is dead after a single vehicle crash Monday afternoon on I-80/94 in Lake Station, according to the Indiana State Police. At around 4:00 p.m. Monday afternoon, Indiana State Police troopers were dispatched to a single vehicle crash eastbound on I-80/94 at the 13 mile-marker. This location is about one mile east of the I-65 interchange. Troopers arrived at the scene and discovered a gravel truck had struck the median wall and the trailer overturned, resulting in gravel being thrown across all lanes of the  westbound interstate. Preliminary reports indicate that the truck was traveling eastbound in the

In Lake County, NIPSCO will close U.S. 6/State Road 51 between Central Avenue and Old Hobart Road beginning on or after Friday, Oct. 17. The road will be closed for approximately three weeks for NIPSCO gas relocation work. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 20, State Road 149 and U.S. 6.

The Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) Raider Team competed at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis on Saturday, October 11. Schools from Fort Wayne and Romeoville, Illinois, also competed against local area schools. Major Tom McGrath, the Senior Marine Instructor, commended the cadets for the extra effort they exhibited despite being short-handed. “We had two key cadets who did not make our 4:15 am report time for the school bus ride to Indianapolis. Our cadets really bonded together to make up for that lack of talent and expertise caused by those cadets

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The potential of Michigan City’s residential and commercial real estate markets took center stage at the fall breakfast event with the presentation of new studies, research and analysis. Laurie Volk, co-managing director, Zimmerman-Volk Associates, spotlighted the opportunities and need for housing not only across the city but also in targeted areas: downtown, the Northeast, the Northwest and the Southside. The study drilled down to the potential number of units for rent, detached homes and for-sale condos and townhomes and the demand for almost 3000 new housing units over the next 5 years. Downtown is a good spot to

JASPER COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight lane closures that will impact I-65 southbound in Jasper County. Beginning on or after the evening of Sunday, October 19, I-65 southbound will be down to one lane, with alternating lane closures taking place underneath County Road 1800 S. for bridge rehabilitation. Work will take place between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays and between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekends. Construction is anticipated to last until December but is weather-dependent and subject to change. INDOT encourages drivers to use caution while traveling in

The Westville Police Department announced Trick or Treating hours will remain the same this year from 5 p.m. - 7  p.m. Friday Oct. 31. Check the Westville Police Department Facebook page for any updates.

Exterior Improvement Grant Program Supports Porter Businesses   Duneland Economic Development Company has released applications for the 2025 Exterior Improvement Grant Program – an initiative administered by the Duneland Economic Development Company which distributes funding to projects that will improve the appearance of commercial buildings in the Town of Porter.   PORTER, IN – The Duneland Economic Development Company (DEDC) made possible by the Redevelopment Commission of the Town of Porter, is pleased to announce the revitalization of the Exterior Improvement Grant Program. Applications for the Exterior Improvement Grant Program are now available. All interested commercial building owners are encouraged

Awesome time Friday night with the United Way of La Porte County for United We Rise at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo. What a wonderful way of raising funds for Great Organizations, programs and services in La Porte County. Outstanding job from Kristie L. Pate, Dave Sisk and their crew. Killer set up, Great vibe, wonderful Community Pillars and just overall fun. TEAM WIMS' Ric Federighi had the honor and pleasure of being the "fun" and "crazy" singer and doing the song “Tequila” to get crazy with the audience. Can’t wait for next year. Support the United Way at

Chesterton's Downtown Trick or Treat will be on Friday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 6  p.m. Central Time. In addition to trick-or-treating downtown, they will have booths set up in the Chamber parking lot and on Broadway with even more treats.

In the Town of Porter, Waverly Road will again be fully closed all day at Ballard Drive on Monday, Oct. 13, for storm sewer work, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. The detour for local traffic: Hjelm Road east to Coleman Street, north to South Bailey Drive, then back to Waverly Road. The detour for through traffic: U.S. 20 to Ind. 49, then north to U.S. 12.

🎃🍬 Join in on the fun of "Trunk or Treat" on Friday, October 24th from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM in Michigan City!   This event is hosted by Franciscan Health Michigan City   See more information on the flyer below!

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is deeply saddened to share that one of our correctional officers was tragically killed in a traffic accident early this morning. It happened at Route 30 and Austin Avenue in Schererville. The officer was off duty when his car was struck by another vehicle. He was flown to a Chicago hospital and later pronounced deceased. He had worked as a correctional officer with the Lake County Jail for almost 9 years. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene on foot. A search for that driver is ongoing. The Schererville Police Department is leading

Press Release, Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement: With the statewide archery deer season underway, Indiana Conservation Officers remind hunters to stay safe. More than 300,000 people are expected to participate in some form of deer hunting in Indiana during the various deer hunting seasons that run through Jan. 31, 2026, and the overwhelming majority will do so safely. When injuries occur, the most common are from accidents involving hunting from tree stands and elevated platforms. To avoid such injuries, hunters should follow the safety tips listed below when hunting from an elevated position. Before the hunt: Read and understand

The City of Michigan City has confirmed the network disruption they experienced last month was a ransomware incident and gave the following update on Friday: MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – The City of Michigan City has confirmed that the network disruption it experienced on Sept. 23 was a ransomware incident that affected a portion of the City’s data and impacted municipal employees’ online and telephone access. Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch informed the Michigan City Common Council on Tuesday that the City’s focus is on safely restoring systems and ensuring critical City operations continue to function. A forensic investigation remains underway as

In La Porte County, State Road 4 is currently closed between C.R. 925 E and C.R. 1000 E for a bridge deck overlay at the Kankakee River. This location will reopen on or around Monday, Oct. 13, and then State Road 4 will be closed between C.R. 500 E and Taylor Road through late November for a bridge deck overlay at the Little Kankakee River.

News Release by Northern Indiana Public Service Company: Throughout September, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) and Indiana‑based NiSource employees rolled up their sleeves to support local nonprofits as part of the company’s 15th annual Charity of Choice campaign, an employee‑led tradition focused on service in the communities where employees live and work. Employees served as Charity of Choice Champions, organizing and leading volunteer events that ranged from outdoor clean‑ups and facility refreshes to food packing, event support and STEAM education activities. In total, 537 employees participated in 43 volunteer events, contributing nearly 1,850 hours of service with volunteers

Join the fun on Saturday, October 18th from 6:00PM-10:00PM at The La Porte Civic Auditorium! Hors D'oeuvres, live music, dancing, silent auction, and cash bar available. This event is a fundraiser for Friends of La Porte Library.

A-shift crews responded earlier today to a reported structure fire at the former JCPenney store, located within Marquette Mall. The store has been vacant for an extended period. Upon arrival, security personnel advised crews of visible smoke and fire inside. The fire was located in a storage room and quickly knocked down by responding units. Fires in large commercial buildings present unique challenges and increased risks for firefighters, especially in situations like this when fire protection systems like sprinklers are not in operation. Crews did an outstanding job quickly locating the fire, extinguishing it, and conducting a thorough search of