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Join Northwest Indiana Green Drinks for a special and rare program by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on regional restoration efforts, Thursday, August 7th, 6:30 pm, via Zoom or Save the Dunes Facebook Live. EPA’s Great Lakes National Program Office and U.S. Steel have partnered to investigate and address impacted sediment within the Eastern 5 Miles of the Grand Calumet River and Marquette Park Lagoons through a Great Lakes Legacy Act (GLLA) project agreement. The Eastern 5 Miles project is one of various GLLA projects intended to address the Grand Calumet River’s impaired beneficial uses by restoring sediment as critical

In Portage, Prairie Duneland Trail will be closed on Friday, August 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a community Trail Cleanup Day. Portage Department of Recreation Parks & Marina says they’ll be working on the section from Samuelson Road to McCool. All volunteers are welcome.

Truck Driver Killed in Crash on I-65-the Latest from the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post Jasper County- On Monday, Aug 4th, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-65 southbound lanes at the 218 mile-marker. This location is two miles south of the Fair Oaks exit and three miles north of Rensselaer. Preliminary investigation shows that traffic on I-65 was slowed for construction that was taking place in the area. A red bobtail tractor was stopped in traffic in the right lane when a blue semi-truck/trailer approached from behind at a high rate of speed. In an attempt

A fugitive from an I-80 pursuit—and wanted on a felony warrant charging him with being a serious violent felon in possession of a handgun—was apprehended in downtown Chesterton on Saturday, the Chesterton Police Department reported to the Town of Chesterton. According to police, at about 3 p.m. the Indiana State Police engaged in a pursuit on westbound I-80 which ended in a crash and the escape of the vehicle’s three occupants. Two were located and taken into custody but the driver remained at large. At 6 p.m. Cpl. Darren Conley went on duty and was informed that the outstanding suspect

LA PORTE COUNTY, IN—The 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available on the Unity Foundation of La Porte County website, uflc.net. Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on September 10, 2025, to be considered. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP), administered statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and locally in La Porte County by Unity Foundation, will provide scholarships to two La Porte County students. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year. The special allocation may cover the

In Portage, Hamstrom Road between Main Street and Venus Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning today August 5 through Friday, August 8, beginning 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. (weather permitting) for pole replacements. See the Portage Indiana Government Page for updates.

Firefighters performed a highly technical rescue of a man who fell and injured himself in the attic of the Hilton Garden Inn on Thursday morning, July 31, the Chesterton Fire Department and Town of Chesterton are reporting. Just after 10:40 a.m. firefighters responded to the Hilton Garden Inn, 501 Gateway Blvd., after an employee checking for an air leak in the sprinkler’s dry system lost his balance and fell onto his lower back. A firefighter gained access to the attic through a “scuttle hole” on the east side of the building’s third floor, then wended his way “through a maze

Press Release, Drive Clean Indiana: Saint John, IN - GOEVIN (Go Electric Vehicle Indiana) announces the award recipients for the GOEVIN Charging Infrastructure Funding Opportunity, aimed at expanding publicly accessible direct current fast charging infrastructure (DCFC) and Level 2 charging infrastructure across Indiana. The GOEVIN team received over 95 intake forms in response to this funding opportunity, which closed on June 30, 2025. The funding will support 18 DCFC projects and 18 Level 2 charging infrastructure projects. All DCFC projects will be completed along Indiana’s Designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. The 18 awarded DCFC projects will all be publicly accessible with

Passengers are advised that free shuttle service will be provided to those attending the Gary Air Show Weekend, taking place from 11am-3pm, Aug. 9-10, 2025, in Marquette Park (1 North Grand Boulevard, Gary, IN). Passengers can take the South Shore Line to Miller Station, where free shuttle buses provided by Gary Public Transportation Corp. will operate every 10-15 minutes between 10am-4pm, Aug. 9-10. Shuttles will transport passengers between Miller Station and the Gary Air Show. Please click here for additional Gary Air Show details and information.

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC will be moving into bridge demolition and reconstruction of the southbound U.S. 6/State Road 51 bridge over I-94. I-94 eastbound and westbound will have overnight lane closures in this area during the hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for approximately three nights beginning Tuesday, August 5 to address conflicting overhead signage for the upcoming bridge work at U.S. 6/State Road 51. Additional overnight lane closures will take place Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12. U.S. 6/State Road 51 will have alternating lane

MICHIGAN CITY – The Salvation Army of Michigan City is experiencing a significant increase in demand for service, which has left a shortfall in the budget, so the non-profit organization is turning to the public for help. Affected programs include the food pantry and basic assistance programs as local families continue to face economic challenges. Over the past several years, the number of households served by The Salvation Army of Michigan City has grown dramatically, from approximately 3,300 households in 2018/2019 (Oct. to June) to nearly 4,800 households in 2024/2025 (Oct. to June). The total number of individuals served has

The South Shore Line (SSL) is pleased to announce an exclusive week-long promotion celebrating grandparents and their grandchildren. From August 10th through August 16th, 2025, grandparents can ride the South Shore Line for free when accompanied by their grandchild(ren). This special promotion provides an ideal opportunity for grandparents to spend quality time with their grandchildren while enjoying a comfortable and convenient trip on the South Shore Line. The promotion applies to all SSL trains operating between South Bend and Chicago, allowing families to explore countless destinations along the route, from museums and parks to shopping districts and restaurants. “We value

The Indiana Department of Health says the state is working on a statewide Food Vision, a roadmap to build a "stronger, more nourishing food system for all Hoosiers". Based on community feedback so far, they've identified strategies for each goal and they want to know which ones matter most to you. Take a few minutes to rank them in this short survey by midnight ET on Sunday, Aug. 17: https://newventureadvisors.qualtrics.com/.../SV...

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will have traffic restrictions on State Road 55/Main St between 97th Place and Lewis St beginning on or after Monday, August 4. State Road 55 will maintain two lanes in each direction, but the center turn lane will be closed and southbound traffic will be shifted to the left to make room for the work zone. Overnight lane closures will be utilized at the start of the project to deliver materials and equipment and at the end of the project to remove them. Construction will be ongoing through mid-October

There is free parking and continuous shuttle service available from Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa (Semi Lot along Hwy 12) to make getting to the XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix action easy and convenient. See the flyer for more information. Each August, the award-winning XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix roars into action, showcasing the world’s fastest and most powerful offshore boats. Watch these high-speed vessels race along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, with stunning views from Washington Park Beach and shoreline. Get up close with boat owners, racers, and teams stationed throughout Washington Park. This free, adrenaline-filled week

Food Bank of Northern Indiana will have mobile food distribution events at the locations below: Monday August 4, 2025 - Starke County 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last. Where: Knox United Methodist Church, 201 S. Shield St., Knox, IN 46534 *This distribution is sponsored by Indiana OCRA and will serve 150 households.   Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Elkhart County 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Maple City Chapel, 2015 Lincolnway E., Goshen, IN 46526 *This distribution is sponsored by Indiana OCRA and will serve 150 households.   Tuesday, August 5, 2025 –

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — As Michigan City continues to experience unprecedented development and job growth, Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch’s administration is taking a deliberate step to ensure residents are first in line to benefit. In partnership with Indiana Plan, the city is proud to launch a new Apprenticeship Readiness Program for Fall 2025. This hands-on, in-person training will be free for Michigan City residents, who are invited to attend an open house to learn more on Aug. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 E. Michigan Blvd. The program reflects Nelson Deuitch’s commitment to growing the City from within—by

In St. Joseph County, an INDOT contractor will close the ramp from U.S. 20 westbound to State Road 331/Bremen Highway beginning on or after Monday, August 4. The ramp will be closed through early October for a small structure replacement. Motorists should seek an alternate route. The official detour will be to continue westbound and utilize the ramps at U.S. 31/Michigan St to turn around.

The following information is from the La Porte County Health Department: Swim advisory high bacteria notice: Swim advisories are issued when water samples show bacteria levels exceeding the state water quality standard (235 mpn/100mL). These advisories are typically temporary and are lifted once the bacteria levels return to a safe level. Here are some recent swim advisories due to high bacteria levels: Stone Lake Beach and Upper Fish Lake Beach: Advised to avoid swallowing water and to shower immediately after returning from the lake due to high bacteria levels. Beach Alert website: https://portal.idem.in.gov/beachalert/

Each August, the award-winning XINSURANCE Great Lakes Grand Prix roars into action, showcasing the world’s fastest and most powerful offshore boats. Watch these high-speed vessels race along the southern shores of Lake Michigan, with stunning views from Washington Park Beach and shoreline. Get up close with boat owners, racers, and teams stationed throughout Washington Park. This free, adrenaline-filled week features a boat parade, lively block party, golf outing, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, festival food and drinks, and the thrill of powerboat racing at its finest!  For more information visit www.greatlakesgrandprix.com. This weekend- WASHINGTON PARK, MICHIGAN CITY, IN. Thank you to