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INDIANAPOLIS – Treasurer Daniel Elliott announced that the Indiana Bond Bank assisted LaPorte Community School Corporation with project financing through its Community Funding Resource (CFR) Program. The funds will be used for capital projects throughout the school corporation. “The Community Resource Funding Program gives folks up to 25 years to pay back, with the benefit of Indiana’s strong financial position. It’s got steady payments and helps with new or old projects, so our communities can get the funds they need to get important things done, making life better for everyone,” said Treasurer Elliott. The CFR program helps local Indiana governments

Here is the latest from the Ott Haverstock Funeral Home in Michigan City regarding Poknam Novak   February 23, 1931 - January 20, 2025   Poknam Novak, aged 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.   A celebration of Poknam Novak’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN with Rev. John Scott officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral chapel. Family and friends are invited to come together, share memories,

EAGLES Tribute ” Hotel California” coming to the La Porte Civic Auditorium on Friday January 24th, 2025. The Main Floor is SOLD OUT. For tickets and information check out www.laportecivicauditorium.com. #wims

WASHINGTON D.C. - During Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales’ visit to Washington, D.C., he participated in a series of productive meetings with members of the U.S. Congress representing Indiana.   As a part of these visits, Secretary Morales discussed initiatives aimed at strengthening election integrity, enhancing business landscape, and ensuring Indiana continues to be a national leader.   Secretary Morales also met with international delegations and counterparts from other states to discuss developments in election, corporate ownership reporting, business development, and securities regulation issues.   “I am grateful for the opportunity to meet with Indiana’s congressional delegation to discuss

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) online nursing programs offered through its College of Nursing earned top 100 rankings in their respective categories in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, released Tuesday, Jan. 21. PNW’s nationally recognized RN-to-BSN online program was once again named among the Best Online Bachelor’s programs in the U.S. This program offers an avenue for busy nursing professionals to earn an affordable, accelerated and convenient degree option and gain additional skills and credentials needed to advance their careers. PNW’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) online program also was

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Michigan City Produce Prescription Program, which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, four-week program, participants will receive produce vouchers for fresh produce every month for six months. Participants must have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, heart disease or cancer and have moderate to high food insecurity as determined by a screening process and complete a four-week Cooking Matters course. They need not be patients within the Franciscan Health system to participate. The course is presented through a formal relationship between

Here is your wonderful Wednesday forecast-enjoy-COLD WEATHER ADVISORY-be safe. If you are traveling into Southwest Michigan and Michigan in general be prepared for snow and difficult travel conditions. .COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and

Anthony Adams House Inc Presents the MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUTH & TEEN EVENT at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa on April 4th and 5th. Anthony Adams House wants to acknowledge you and your efforts. Complete an application and let us know why you feel you’re the Most Influential Youth of 2025. Or do you know a youth that’s making a difference, and you want to nominate them. Whether you’re making straight A's, volunteering in your community, school, sports, band or you started a small business we want you to know we see you! Submit your application and let us know

MC Salvation Army Offers Class to ‘Get Ahead’ 11-week ‘Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead’ class to start February 4 MICHIGAN CITY, January 16, 2025 – The Salvation Army of Michigan City is launching another session of “Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World” set to begin on Tuesday, February 4. Classes will take place every Tuesday at The Salvation Army, 1201 Franklin Street, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and class size is limited to 20 participants. Those interested may register by calling The Salvation Army at (219) 874-6885. Classes will meet every Tuesday

Tomfoolery is back in time for Valentine's Day!! We're proud to return to the Orak Shrine in Michigan City, IN to support our Shriner friends! This annual event never fails to sell out, so please order early!! Comedians Brian Hicks, Jan Slavin, and John McCombs will be in the house!! Rock legend Rocken Horse will provide the rockin' jams!! Please join us on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the beautiful Orak Shrine in Michigan City!! It's JUST FOR LAUGHS!! For tickets and information check out www.tomfooleryfunclub.com or call 219-228-0674. #wims #nwi #michigancity #localradio

According to the Town of Chesterton- Motorist charged with OWI after driving through scale house on I94 just east of Chesterton A motorist was arrested Saturday night, Jan. 18, after driving through the scale house serving eastbound I-94, located just east of the Ind. 49 exit, the Indiana State Police is reporting. According to the ISP, the motorist drove her 2022 Chevrolet “through the entrance to the scale house at a high rate of speed,” “struck the metal entrance gate,” then “continued through the scale lanes, colliding with several street signs and light poles,” before coming to rest “on the

Garbage pick-up has been suspended for today, Tuesday, Jan. 21 because of the subzero temps. We will run our routes into Saturday if necessary. If you don't get picked up on your normal collection day this week, no need to call. Just leave your trash out, and we will get to it this week. Thank you for your patience.

Business hours only WARMING SHELTERS available in Valparaiso The Chesterton town hall, 726 Broadway, will remain open around-the-clock through Wednesday, Jan. 22, when the frigid weather is expected to break. Other warming shelters are available in Valparaiso during business hours: *VALPARAISO YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. *PORTER COUNTY LIBRARY, 103 Jefferson St. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. *CoACTION, 2001

Here is Your Tuesday forecast-COLD WEATHER ADVISORY-WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY-be safe .COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AMCST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Charles "Chuck" Hendricks Sr. May 18, 1961 - January 14, 2025 Charles "Chuck" Hendricks Sr., 63, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:41 p.m. in his home. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral chapel. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our website at www.otthaverstock.com.

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. - Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program has earned reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), reaffirming PNW’s high-quality undergraduate social work curriculum and commitment to preparing students for licensure in the professional field. “The social work program at PNW ensures students gain the knowledge and skills required to engage, enrich and advocate for the communities they serve” says Shreya Bhandari, professor of Social Work at PNW. “Our program has an outstanding reputation in the community and reaccreditation underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in social work education.” PNW’s

Adam Schefter with Breaking News on NEW Chicago Bears Head Coach Bear down: Chicago is finalizing a deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as its next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Bears are getting their man. BREAKING NEWS FROM ADAM SCHEFTER and ESPN #wims

Yesterday morning deputies were advised of a stolen vehicle traveling within in the city limits of La Porte. The vehicle, a gray Buick Encore, had recently been reported as stolen to authorities in Porter County. At approximately 7:30 AM, Deputy Justin Phillips located the stolen vehicle traveling east on McClung Road. A high-risk traffic stop was initiated at the intersection of McClung Road and Park Street. After briefly stopping, the vehicle sped off resulting in a motor vehicle pursuit (MVP). The MVP traveled north on CR 100 West, east on CR 450 North, south on Range Road, east on CR

The Michigan City Police Department advises the public to please stay off of the shelf ice. Here are some risk of being on the shelf ice: 1. Understanding Shelf Ice: - Definition: Shelf ice refers to the ice that forms along the edges of lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. It can appear solid but may not be safe. -Formation: Shelf ice can be deceptive; it may look thick and stable, but its strength can vary significantly. 2. Risks of Walking on Shelf Ice: - Thin Ice: Shelf ice can be much thinner than it appears, especially near the

Dangerously Cold Temperatures; Fire Department Urges Homeowners to Prepare for Frozen Pipes Liberty Township With wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero for Northwest Indiana be prepared for the cold and frigid weather. The dangerously cold wind chills have the likely potential to impact water pipes from freezing, especially for the mobile home community. Mobile homes tend to sit above ground with skirting around the base of the home exposing the pipes to weather conditions faster. LTVFD is urging residents and businesses to take necessary steps to prevent a burst pipe. Some Helpful tips: • Run a