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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced that the House has approved his legislation, H.R. 1256, the Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act. This legislation was included in H.R. 8371, the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvements Act, and was approved by the U.S. House earlier this week by a vote of 389 to 9. The Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act aims to support veterans and improve leadership stability within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), address governance challenges that have impeded oversight and accountability, and empower the VHA to more effectively address veterans’ healthcare needs.  Specifically, it

The City of Michigan City is advising residents that there will be a One Day Delay in the recycling pickup schedule for Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. Thursday’s pickup will be Friday and Friday’s pickup will be Saturday. The city says to remember to have your toter curbside the night before or by 5:00 a.m. to insure you are picked-up. The office and Compost Site will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday and will reopen Monday, December 2nd at 8:00 a.m.

Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at helping patients and their caregivers learn more about atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib. The heart is the center of the body’s electrical activity. When the heart’s electrical system malfunctions, it may signal AFib. Arrhythmias like AFib can cause lightheadedness or the feeling of butterflies in the chest and can increase the risk of stroke. Philip George, MD, a Franciscan Physician Network electrophysiologist practicing at Franciscan Health Indiana Heart Physicians in Indianapolis, will lead the webinar. Dr. George will help participants learn more about AFib including common symptoms, when to

The deadline for submitting grant applications for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) grant is Jan. 15. The LARE program strives to protect and enhance aquatic habitat for fish and wildlife while ensuring continued accessibility of Indiana’s public lakes, rivers, and streams. The program provides technical and financial assistance to qualifying local projects that reduce nonpoint sediment and nutrient pollution.   Examples of qualifying projects include but are not limited to logjam removal, wetland creation, and dam removal. To view a full list of qualifying project types and more information about the LARE program, see

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales Assesses $2.5M Fine Against Edinburgh Catalytic Converter Recycler  INDIANAPOLIS-Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has issued a significant enforcement sanction against G Unit Core Inc., an Edinburgh-based automobile catalytic converter recycler. The business has been assessed a $2.5 million fine and its license to operate in Indiana revoked. Police investigations of catalytic converters theft led to the business as a buyer of and processor of that material. The action resulted from an extensive investigation uncovering numerous violations of state laws governing auto parts recycling, record keeping, and environmental regulations. G Unit Core Inc. operates on

MICHIGAN CITY – Michigan City Special Events is happy to announce an expanded Festival of Lights celebration this year, set for Saturday, Dec. 7. As always, the massive holiday lights display at Washington Park will be illuminated for the first time of the season at dark on that day. The annual Christmas Parade along Franklin Street will begin at 5 p.m. and run north to south between Fourth and Ninth streets, the opposite direction from years past. To register to be in the parade, visit https://www.emichigancity.com/FormCenter/Special-Events-43/Michigan-City-Festival-of-Lights-Parade--87. For the first time in the event’s history, the Festival of Lights will include

Carden Circus Coming to Hammond Civic Center November 29, 30, and December 1 Check out all the family fun at the Carden International Circus coming to Hammond November 29th-December 1st. Tickets on special for $9.99 while supplies last. Get your tickets today at www.spectacularcircus.com. The Carden International circus is committed 110% to the exceptional care and ethical treatment of all of our animals. We believe in animal-human relationships that are built upon respect, trust, affection, and absolutely uncompromising care. Our training methods are based on reinforcement in the form of food rewards and words of praise. There is absolutely zero tolerance for

La PORTE, IN (Nov. 22, 2024) – The 35th Anniversary PrancerPalooza event promises to be a great source of holiday fun for the whole family, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. The regional planning committee for the event announced earlier this week that due to a professional commitment, Sam Elliott is no longer able to attend the 35th anniversary PrancerPalooza. La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said while disappointed by this announcement, the event will still be a special celebration for lovers of the film. “While we were sad to hear that Sam Elliot is no longer able to join us, I think his

CITIZENS CONCERNED FOR THEHOMELESS AND FOODBANK OF NORTHERN INDIANA HAVE PARTNERED TO PROVIDE FREE FROZEN TURKEYS AND INGREDIENTS FOR YOURHOLIDAY SIDE DISHES. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, 500 HOUSEHOLDS.THIS EVENT IS FOR THOSE IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. WHEN: , NOVEMBER 23, 2024 WHERE: MARQUETTE MALL PARKING LOT, CARSON’S WEST ENTRANCE in Michigan City TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 AM

The Porter County Sheriff's Office announced they will be hosting their 2nd annual Citizens Police Academy in 2025. Those that want to apply can do so at portercountysheriff.com. The department will be selecting up to 15 citizens to see our facility and a wide range of our specialties. This will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, followed by the next four Mondays, Feb. 24, March 3, March 10, and March 17 from 5-8 p.m.

Press Release, Franciscan Health: MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – Franciscan Health’s latest Fresh Start Market is slated to open in Michigan City next month as part of the healthcare ministry’s ongoing efforts to fight food insecurity. Beginning Dec. 4, the food pantry will be open to Franciscan Health patients on the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central and to the general public on the third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central at 301 W. Homer St. A valid photo ID is required for entry. “For our Franciscan ministry, food is

Celebrating 35 Years of Prancer: A Holiday Classic Returns Home-Although initial plans included an appearance by Prancer star Sam Elliott, unfortunately, Mr. Elliott is no longer able to attend the event due to an unexpected professional commitment. LaPorte, IN, and Three Oaks, MI— Dubbed “PrancerPalooza,” fans of the classic holiday film Prancer are invited to celebrate its 35th anniversary, with a series of special screenings and festive events in Three Oaks, Michigan, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, and LaPorte, Indiana, on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Prancer, filmed on location in LaPorte and Three Oaks, will be celebrated with screenings and

A man in unincorporated Dyer faces criminal charges after law enforcement discovered he had more than two dozen pets in need of care, according to Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. Wednesday morning, the Lake County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in serving a search warrant for suspected illegal hunting at home in the 8500 block of Sheffield. While on the property, officers observed numerous animals in distress, Martinez Jr. reported. The animals were confiscated and are being cared for at the Lake County Animal Control, the Hobart Humane Society and Humane Indiana located in Munster.

With winter approaching, warming centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and warm place to stay. Indiana 211 is your community's resource for updated locations and hours of warming centers in your area. To find current warming centers click here. "Please partner with Indiana 211, a division of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, to make help make Hoosiers aware that they can call 211 or 866-211-9966, or visit IN211.org, to find their nearest warming center. We ask you to share the information below on your social media channels to ensure the

Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) cadets competed in CyberPatriot on November 15th.  CyberPatriot is the national cyber security game that requires students to use skills used in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.  Participants act as cyber security managers for an organization's information management system, defending against and counter attacking a cyberattack.  Cadets Staff Sergeant Jhonatan Ruiz and Sergeant Jordan Staples attended a STEM camp this past summer just outside of Washington, DC.  The camp, to include transportation, cost the cadets nothing.  All costs were covered by the Marine Corps. 

Berrien County deputies seized over 120 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-94 Monday, the Berrien County Sheriff's Office is reporting. On Nov. 18 deputies from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office received information of narcotics traveling through Berrien County on I-94. The Berrien County deputies located the suspected vehicle, a Freightliner tractor trailer, and initiated a traffic stop on I-94 for a traffic violation near mile marker 34 eastbound. During a search of the vehicle and trailer 50 Kilograms of cocaine was located weighing approximately 123 pounds. The approximate street value of the substance is 1.5 million dollars.

Press Release, Purdue University Northwest: WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites community members to build their professional knowledge and work toward expanding their career goals through evening courses at PNW’s Westville branch campus, 1401 S. U.S. 421, Westville, Ind. Starting in January 2025, PNW will offer several undergraduate-level courses that introduce students to foundational concepts and hands-on learning experiences in key subject areas, including the growing fields of business analytics and cybersecurity. Those interested in advancing their education also can choose general education courses held during evening hours on topics such as communication, psychology, English and physics. “We

The public may vote for their favorite holiday window display in Downtown Chesterton beginning on Saturday Nov. 30, during the inaugural Chesterton Business Holiday Window Competition. The Chesterton Branding and Leadership Corporation (CBLC) announced that two dozen businesses will be participating in the competition, by creating festive storefront displays. This year’s theme: Glitter and Glow. All holiday windows will be ready for viewing in time for the Hometown Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 30, when the public may begin voting for their favorite. Each participating window will have a sign with a QR code to direct voters to a simple

The City of La Porte announced on its Facebook page that as part of the Community Development Block Grant Program's 2024 sidewalk replacement program, the city arborist will be tagging locations where new trees will be planted over the next several days. Water lines, sewer lines, and electrical lines will be marked after planting locations are determined. Then, during the week of Nov. 25, Slusser’s Green Thumb, Inc. will begin planting 84 trees. Trees will be planted in predetermined sites along the following streets:  Clay Street, Detroit Street, Harrison Street, Jackson Street, Jefferson Avenue, Linwood Street, Ludlow Street, Maple Avenue,

Last week, Troopers at the Lowell Post participated in a week-long blitz with each day having a different crash causation factor as the primary focus. Some of the stats that were compiled: Citations- 181 *77 of those were for speeding, 12 for unsafe lane movement and 11 for window tint violations Warnings-258 Criminal Defendants- 17 D.U.I.- 8 The Indiana State Police encourages all drivers to be prepared, drive defensively, and allow extra time to reach your destination as we enter one of the busiest holidays for travel, Thanksgiving.