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La PORTE, IN - The LakeFest planning committee today released the festival's schedule of events for its fifth annual season, according to Park Superintendent and Committee Chair Mark Schreiber. New this year are weekend steamboat rides on Pine Lake, a family beach bash along Stone Lake, free fitness classes Unity Park and a Sunday brew fest on Stone Lake Beach. Of course, live music returns to the parks – including a free concert by global pop sensation Jesse McCartney – as well as an artisan market, car show, outdoor recreational activities and more. Held at La Porte's Pine, Stone and

Michigan City, IN —American Legion Post 451 is proud to announce a significant recovery and reform effort following a period of financial misconduct that nearly crippled the Post. Thanks to decisive leadership, community support, and enhanced accountability, the Post has weathered the crisis and emerged more secure and transparent. In early December 2024, financial discrepancies uncovered during an insurance review revealed that the then-Finance Officer had embezzled nearly all of the Post’s funds through gambling. These funds were accessed through bank cards without oversight, and the then-Commander failed to monitor the accounts. Further investigation found that key taxes and licensing

On May 26 at 12:17 PM, deputies responded to a residence located in the 6900 north block of CR 525 West in reference to a burglary-in progress. Two subjects had been found on the property by the homeowner.   Deputies arrived and began to gather information from the victim. Shortly thereafter, the two subjects were taken into custody. They were identified as 39- year-old Keri L. KOHN of Michigan City and 37-year-old Gregory J. NOVAK of La Porte.   KOHN and NOVAK were transported to the La Porte County Jail (LCJ). Both were arrested for Burglary, Level 4 Felony. KOHN

Lane closures will be in place for approximately two days on U.S. 20 between State Road 39 and Fail Rd beginning on or after Wednesday, May 28. The right outside lanes will be closed in each direction, and no left turns will be permitted within the work zone. These closures are for utility work ahead of long-term construction in this location. This project consists of road reconstruction with added center turn lanes and shoulders on U.S. 20 in three sections: between State Road 39 and Fail Rd, between U.S. 35 and C.R. 400 W, and between C.R. 250 E and

12th Annual LOK Young Artists Expo at Lubeznik Center for the Arts MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) and the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation are proud to present the 12th annual LOK Young Artists Expo on Friday, June 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. (Central) at LCA as part of their free First Friday programming. This celebratory evening of creativity brings together some of the region’s most talented young artists, performers and arts education partners. This year’s expo features a vibrant visual art exhibition showcasing young artists ages 7 to 18, selected through a personalized portfolio review with LCA’s education director. Their

Marquette Announces 16 Summa Cum Laude Graduates Amongst Class of 2025 16 Seniors Projected to Record 4.00 GPAs or Higher; 53-Member Cohort to Graduate with 1,427 Dual Credits Sixteen students have earned summa cum laude honors as part of Marquette Catholic’s esteemed Class of 2025. The 16 seniors comprise a graduating class of 53 students, who will have diplomas conferred upon them on Wednesday, June 11th inside the Richard & Louise Scholl Student Center. The Class of 2025 continued the school’s zealous mission of balancing a college preparatory course load with faith-based values. The 53 soon-to-be graduates will have accumulated

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for producing “Weird Al” Yankovic’s debut album, has died. He was 77. Derringer died Monday in in Ormond Beach, Florida, according to a Facebook announcement from his caretaker, Tony Wilson. No cause of death was announced. Derringer’s decades in the music industry spanned teen stardom, session work for bands like Steely Dan, supplying the guitar solo on Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and producing

Franciscan Health WorkingWell is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The program offers comprehensive occupational health services to businesses and industry. Franciscan first introduced WorkingWell in June 2005 as a regional initiative. Since then, the program has grown to encompass 18 WorkingWell offices in northwest Indiana, central Indiana, western Indiana and the south Chicago suburbs. Growth and innovation have been key components of the program. Franciscan WorkingWell strives to provide a more efficient continuum of care, better case management, a unified team of healthcare professionals and a customized approach to the company's healthcare needs. “We are very proud to have reached

Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer, a time for beaching and barbecuing. The cadets of the Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) know the true meaning of the day – to honor those who died in the service of our country. The JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Michigan City Memorial Day Parade and for the Memorial Ceremony at the Greenwood Cemetery. Cadets also helped place flags on veterans’ graves at the cemetery. “This is the most solemn day of the year,” said Senior Marine Instructor Major Tom McGrath. “While

Michigan City native and NFL superstar Braden Fiske will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Michigan City Patriotic Parade being held on June 28, then host a Family Fun Day at Ames Field following the parade.   “It’s an honor to be named Grand Marshal of the Michigan City Patriotic Parade,” said Fiske. “This city means everything to me. It’s where I grew up, where I learned the value of community, and where I first learned how to dream big. I don’t want this day to be about me, I want it to be about the families in

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are investigating the circumstances of three adults found deceased inside a residence located in the 5600 west block of CR 250 North. Afternoon Shift Patrol Deputies responded to the residence on Sunday evening for a welfare check and made the discovery shortly after arriving. The early stages of the investigation have determined this was an isolated incident and there is / was no immediate public safety threat. This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available for release.

Here is the latest from the Ott Haverstock Funeral Chapel in Michigan City Donald J. Groszek April 16, 1950 - May 23, 2025 Donald J. Groszek, 75, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at 5:18 pm in Northwest Health-Porter, Valparaiso, IN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church/Otis, 101 N. Church Rd., Otis, Indiana. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery-Otis, IN.  Visitation will be from 9:00 am -11:00 am, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the church. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Two LaPorte County high school seniors with future healthcare career goals each recently received Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships to assist with their post-secondary educations. Tri-Township High School senior Caloe Peretti, 17, of Wanatah and Michigan City High School senior Naomi Williams, 18, of Michigan City were both selected by the Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Scholarship Committee as the 2025 scholarship recipients. Williams will attend the University of Indianapolis this fall to study biology, with the goal of becoming an emergency medical technician. “I’ve always wanted to do it,” Williams said.

Press Release, Michigan City Area Schools: Michigan City, IN – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Safe Harbor a $3,000.00 grant to support summer literacy.  The funds are a part of a record-setting, one-day donation in the Foundation’s history of more than $13.2 million to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates. About the Safe Harbor Summer Reading Program: To promote summer reading, reduce summer learning loss, and foster a love of books, Safe Harbor’s Summer STEAM Camp includes “Book Club” as part of its enrichment schedule. Through Book

In Pulaski County, a resurfacing project will begin on U.S. 421 between the two junctions of State Road 14 on or after Tuesday, May 27 through early August. During resurfacing activities, the road will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing traffic in the area where work is occurring. As part of this project, U.S. 421 will fully close to traffic for approximately four days on or after Monday, June 9 for a culvert replacement. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow State Road 14, State Road 39 and State Road 16.

Think you smell natural gas? 1. STOP what you are doing. 2. LEAVE the area immediately. 3. Call 911 and NIPSCO at 1-800-634-3524 from a safe location.

To accommodate passengers attending Kendrick Lamar & SZA taking place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at Soldier Field, the South Shore Line plans to stop select trains at Metra’s 18th Street Station, which connects passengers directly to the Soldier Field entrance via a pedestrian walkway. As 18th St. Station is not a regularly scheduled stop, SSL passengers utilizing 18th St. for this event should purchase tickets for Museum Campus/11th Street. The following trains will serve 18th St. Station for Kendrick Lamar & SZA (Please cross-reference the SSL train schedule to find all station stop times for your selected

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest (PNW) proudly announces the graduates of the 2024-25 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program cohort. This premium leadership program, which is facilitated by a team that includes professors from PNW’s College of Business as well as leadership practitioners, meets once a month for eight months. A 360 assessment and custom coaching are program highlights. The facilitation team provides research-based leadership content and skill-building for effective leadership in the workplace and in life. “The LNI 49 cohort has proven to be one of the best so far,” said Mekisha Richardson, director

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction will move to phase two of a bridge deck overlay project on State Road 49 between I-94 and U.S. 20 on or after Tuesday, May 27. State Road 49 will have alternating lane closures for work over the Amtrak railway just north of I-94 through mid-October. Phase two will have the right lane and shoulder closed in each direction through mid-July. During this phase, the ramp from westbound I-94 to northbound State Road 49 will also be closed. The detour will be to exit to southbound State Road 49

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Franciscan Health is hosting a free car seat safety event on Thursday, May 29. The event -- cohosted by the Trauma Services Department and the Prenatal Assistance Program -- is scheduled to take place from 3-6 p.m. at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way. A nationally certified child passenger safety technician will work with participants to teach them how to properly install a car seat. The child who uses the car seat must be present at the appointment in order for the technician to provide appropriate guidance. A car seat safety check typically takes around 20