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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a two-day suicide intervention workshop aimed at helping those at risk stay safe. LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-trainer workshop designed for members of all caregiver groups. Family, friends and other community members may be the first to talk with a person at risk but have little or no training. ASIST provides that training while helping those in formal roles with professional development to ensure they are prepared to provide suicide first aid. The course focuses on teaching suicide first aid to help a person at

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Area families looking for help obtaining school supplies ahead of the new academic year are invited to visit Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) free “Roaring Back to School” school-supply giveaway events on Aug. 6 and 7 at PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses. The events are open to families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Visitors will be able to collect various back-to-school essentials, including writing utensils, notebooks, folders, art supplies and more. Students must be present to receive school supplies and are encouraged to bring a bag to collect their items. Attendees can enjoy refreshments

🥚🌽🥕 Share Your Summer Harvest! Do your happy hens have you swimming in fresh eggs? Is your sweet corn or garden overflowing with fresh produce this summer? Operation Feed LaPorte County is accepting donations of farm-fresh eggs, sweet corn, and fresh garden produce for our Food Pantry Distribution Day. Whether you have tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, sweet corn, or extra eggs, your generosity will help provide healthy, nutritious food to local families throughout LaPorte County. We are incredibly grateful for every donation, big or small. Your kindness helps us continue our mission of feeding our community and makes a lasting impact on families

In St. Joseph County, the Southbound US 31 Toll Road entry ramp is closed and a detour is in place. • Access: No ITR access from US 31 when traveling southbound. Exit ramp remains open. The South Bend West (Exit 72) entry ramp to the Indiana Toll Road from US 31 SB will be closed from now–September 12 for bridge repairs. A detour is in place, follow signage to access I-80/90. Detour: • Drive south on US 31 • Take the South Bend–Airport Exit • Take the 80–90 Toll Road | US 31 North ramp (next exit) • Go north

The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $10,706 to the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra through the Arts Organization Support grant program. Arts Organization Support grants provide annual operating support for the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of eligible arts organizations. During its June Quarterly Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs. These grant programs are facilitated in partnership with the IAC Regional Arts Partners. Between both programs, $2,353,529 will be awarded to 324 nonprofit and public entities, with 73 of the 92 counties receiving direct investment through

TODAY A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. TONIGHT Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. MONDAY Sunny, with a high near 80.

TODAY, during the day there will be free parking and a shuttle service from 9am-5:30pm at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa, the VIP Tent will be open from 9am-4pm at the Washington Park Boardwalk, tickets are $100 for a VIP Ticket. The food court and entertainment alley will also be open from 9am-6pm. For more information visit: https://greatlakesgrandprix.com/ #WIMS #WHFB #LocalRadio   9am-5:30pm Free Parking/Shuttle Service Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa | Semi Lot along HWY 12   9AM-4PM VIP Tent open 10am-2pm – Brunch Served Washington Park Boardwalk $100 VIP Ticket | Includes food & Drinks

LA PORTE, STARKE & PULASKI COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coat operations on two stretches of State Road 39 next week. Scrub seal operations will first occur on State Road 39 between U.S. 30 and State Road 8 for approximately one day on or after Monday, August 3. State Road 39 will then be scrub sealed between State Road 10 and State Road 14 over the course of approximately two days starting on or after Wednesday, August 5. Work will occur during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists are encouraged

Join the SHARE FOUNDATION for the 2026 Leprechaun Hunt on Sunday August 2nd from 8am-5pm. Tickets for the 32nd Annual Leprechaun Hunt are officially on sale. Don’t miss your chance to join us on Sunday, August 2nd for a full day of fun, food, family, and unforgettable memories! Grab your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/lephunt26 #LeprechaunHunt #IrishFestival #NorthwestIndiana #FamilyFun #SummerEvents

STARKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will close State Road 39 between State Road 8 and C.R. 50 S beginning on or after Monday, August 3. State Road 39 will be closed through late September for a bridge deck overlay preventive maintenance project over the Yellow River. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow State Road 8, U.S. 35 and State Road 10.

The Town of Chesterton gave the following update on their Facebook page regarding a Michigan City man that was found dead under a fallen tree in Westchester Township in Porter County: Victim identified in fatal tree accident Porter County Coroner Cyndi Dykes has released the name of the man who lost his life in Westchester Township on Thursday, July 30, after being struck by a falling tree. The victim has been identified as Marco Katic, 65, of Michigan City. Cause of death: Blunt force trauma to the head. ————————— ORIGINALLY POSTED ON THURSDAY, JULY 30 Man loses life in Westchester

INDOT has announced traffic impacts for I-94 in Lake, Porter and La Porte counties next week, including overnight lane closures and changing traffic patterns. INDOT contractor F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between I-65 and the Indiana Toll Road (mile marker 13-16) during the hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7. These closures are to install temporary barrier walls and remove sound wall panels along the shoulders so that crews can then work on overhead and roadside signage installation, which will be ongoing through the end

Today A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.   Tonight A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.   Sunday A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.   Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.   Monday Sunny, with a high near 80.

Today is PACKED with Family Fun, Boat Parade, Racing and SO MUCH MORE at the XINSURANCE.com Great Lakes Grand Prix -see the schedule below -SUBJECT TO CHANGE   Today, from 8:30am-3pm XInsurance will host the Four C's Car Show at the Washington Park entrance. During the day there will be free parking and a shuttle service from 9am-10:30pm, the VIP Tent will be open from 9am-4pm at the Washington Park Boardwalk, tickets are $75 for a VIP Ticket. The food court and entertainment alley will also be open from 9am-7pm, also offshore testing will be from 9:30am-noon and a block

Check out what's happening at 219 Taproom in Chesterton in August. They are located at 109 S. 3rd Street in Chesterton. Stop by and enjoy their family friendly atmosphere, great service and food. Call today at 219-728-1381 or visit their website at www.219taproom.com. #wims #whfb

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will begin a resurfacing project on I-65 between mile maker 237 and 240 south of State Road 2 beginning on or after the evening of Sunday, August 2. Construction will be split into four phases, with each phase taking approximately two weeks to complete. Motorists should be prepared for lane closures during the overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., ongoing shoulder closures, and changing traffic patterns and configurations. Two lanes will remain open in each direction during daytime hours, but workers may still be present

News Release, Indiana Department of Transportation:  Multi-state effort aims to help drivers better navigate low bridges  INDOT is joining state transportation agencies across the U.S. this week in a public awareness campaign aimed at helping drivers avoid striking low bridges with their vehicles or oversize loads. The "Check Your Height, Know It's Right" campaign encourages drivers to ensure their vehicle or load is not too tall to safely fit under bridges that extend over state and local roadways. These overhead collisions, commonly known as bridge strikes, not only damage vehicles and infrastructure, but also cause delays and put the traveling public and emergency responders at risk. According to INDOT data, approximately 40

La Porte / St. Joseph County, Ind. - The ProPEL State Road 2 Study Team will host three community office hours this August. The ProPEL S.R. 2 Study Team is seeking input from residents, business owners, and local stakeholders to identify current transportation needs and develop a long-term vision for the corridor. The community office hours for August are as follows: Saturday, August 1 Summer Blooms Market 2455 E State Road 2, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Tuesday, August 18 St. Joseph County Library - Western Branch 611 S

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 84.   Tonight A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.   Saturday A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.   Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.   Sunday Night Mostly clear, with

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Toll Road will conduct bridge work over U.S. 31 resulting in lane closures between Brick Rd and Nimtz Pkwy beginning on or after Monday, August 3. U.S. 31 will be reduced to one lane in each direction, with the left lane and shoulder closed. These lane closures are to facilitate substructure work while rehabilitating the Indiana Toll Toad exit 72 bridge overhead. Construction will be ongoing through late November. With the Indiana Toll Road bridge over U.S. 31 closed, the ramps between southbound U.S. 31 and I-80/90 will close on or after Wednesday,