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La Porte County, IN – United Way of La Porte County proudly announces the launch of its new initiative, the "Level Up La Porte County" program, designed to empower local residents to achieve financial stability and career advancement.   “The Level Up La Porte County program offers comprehensive support to help individuals build a stable and fulfilling career,” said Kris Pate, President and CEO of United Way of La Porte County. “The program includes financial education to maximize current and future resources, guidance to plan and navigate personal career paths, one-on-one support to eliminate barriers, assistance in bridging educational and

MLK Celebration Brunch-"Remembering His Dream" on January 20th at the Hope Community Center Join Keynote Speaker Superintendent of Michigan City Area Schools Dr. Wendel McCollum at the Hope Community Center in Michigan City on January 20, 2025 at 11:30am. There will be Special Performances, Poster Making, Photo Exhibit, Essay Contest, and so much more.

Animal kingdom is coming to the La Porte High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday February 8th, 4:00pm The LCSO explores how the sounds of the natural world inspire classical music in a fun, family-centered program of symphonic music. Featuring Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns, Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, and Australian composer Matthew Hindson’s Dangerous Creatures and led by Dr. Carolyn Watson, this concert will take you on a journey through the animal kingdom and beyond! An instrument AND animal petting zoo, plus special activities for children before and after the concert will make this concert an

Gloria J. Reed, 78, Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 9:29 pm in Powers Health Community Hospital, Munster, IN. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN with  Pastor Eric Gawura officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wednesday at the funeral chapel. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our web site at www.otthaverstock.com.

There is a slight change for Saturday's La Porte Invitational. Unfortunately, the schedule for today's La Porte Invitational has been adjusted because of a weather-related travel issue by one of the participating teams. The IMG Academy vs. Link Academy game has been cancelled and the first game tipoff is now scheduled for 2:45 p.m. Doors open at NOON Schedule for Saturday, January 11: 2:45 p.m.: Long Island Lutheran vs. Orangeville Academy 4:30 p.m.: Montverde Academy vs. CIA Bella Vista 6:15 p.m.: La Lumiere vs. Brewster Academy Doors will open at noon as originally planned. For tickets, visit www.laportecivicauditorium.com/laporte-invitational. Thank you

The Valparaiso Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applicants must complete the application via PoliceApp.com or at www.valparaisopolice.org.  The minimum requirements to be considered for this opportunity are: applicant must be 21—40 years of age, hold a high school diploma or GED, be a United States Citizen, possess a valid driver’s license and have no prior felony convictions. For more information about employment as a Valparaiso Police Officer, including a job description, log on to the Recruitment section of our website.  A lateral transfer program (salary/vacation) is also available to qualified applicants; however, participation in the testing phase

2025 Renewable Energy Day at the Indiana Statehouse INDIANAPOLIS—Hoosiers from around the state will gather at the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday, Jan. 21, to advocate for their energy rights at the sixth annual Renewable Energy Day. The event will be in-person from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will kick off with interfaith opening remarks from Rev. T. Wyatt Watkins, Pastor of Cumberland First Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Attendees will meet with legislators throughout the day with lunch and a press conference featuring policymakers and advocates. Participating organizations, including nonprofits and renewable energy companies, will be available throughout the day to offer

Patrons of Michigan City Municipal Golf Course can expect a next-level experience in 2025 because – for the first time in many years – the city will have a PGA-certified golf pro running the show. Justin Stevens, Michigan City’s new director of golf operations, is a PGA Specialized Professional in Teaching and Coaching, Golf Operations and Executive Management. He comes to Michigan City with more than a decade’s experience in golf instruction and course management. “We’re excited for Justin to bring his expertise to Michigan City, where he’ll be offering private lessons, promoting junior golf clinics, forming youth leagues and

Here is your Friday schedule for the La Porte Invitational at the La Porte Civic Auditorium For tickets and information check out www.laportecivicauditorium.com TEAM WIMS LIVE this weekend brought to you by Visit Michigan City LaPorte NIPSCO Arnett Construction & Roofing and Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc. Friday, January 10 3:00 PM (CST): Sunrise Christian Academy vs. Orangeville Academy 4:45 PM (CST): Legacy Early College vs. Montverde Academy 6:30 PM (CST): Veritas Academy vs. Long Island 8:15 PM (CST): CIA Bella Vista vs. La Lumiere School ****Photos courtesy of Michael Kellems

At 4:32 p.m. Thursday afternoon St. Joseph County Police were dispatched to the 800 block of Coronation Gardens in Castle Point Apartments for a report of a domestic stabbing. A caller reported her son had stabbed her husband. Officers arrived to find a Lee Alexis, age 34, with stab wounds to the chest. Medical personnel immediately transported Alexis to the emergency room. A short time later  in another area of Castle Point, officers located and detained Alexis' stepson Corey Antoine Demetris Young, age 21. Lee Alexis passed away at the hospital Thursday evening and an autopsy has been scheduled for Friday. Corey

Sheriff Ronald C. Heeg officially announces the recent division transfer of Deputy Adam S. Needles from the Jail Division to the Merit (Patrol) Division, effective December 21, 2024. Deputy Needles was born in Valparaiso and is a 2019 graduate of Valparaiso High School. Following graduation, he attended Indiana University. In May of 2023, Deputy Needles graduated from IU with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and a minor in Biology. Deputy Needles was hired by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office as a Jail Deputy on December 26, 2023. During the spring of 2024, he applied and competed

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Multi-board-certified heart specialist Tansel Turgut, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Turgut is board-certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey. He completed his internal medicine residency at State University of New York at Buffalo, his cardiology fellowship at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans and his fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Dr. Turgut’s clinical interests include angioplasty, stents, coronary intervention,

Help us deliver meals while you drive by renewing or purchasing our license plate for your vehicle! LaPorte County Meals on Wheels along with the WHOLE state of Indiana Meals on Wheels programs are excited to be one of five new specialty group recognition license plates approved by the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation. These plates are going to help provide meals to individuals across the state who are homebound, elderly or disabled. This opportunity will also allow us to build and grow the awareness of our programs across our great state. For over 50 years Meals on

TEAM WIMS salutes all of the Men and Women who serve and protect all of us around the world. Thank you. #wims

La Porte Invitational Schedule for Thursday 01/09/25 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium For tickets and information check out www.laportecivicauditorium.com TEAM WIMS will be out LIVE this weekend-thank you to our Sponsors including: Visit Michigan City LaPorte NIPSCO Arnett Construction & Roofing Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc.  Event Details (All times are CST) Thursday, January 9 4:00 PM (CST): Sunrise Christian Academy vs. La Lumiere School 6:00 PM (CST): Brewster Academy vs. Legacy Early College 7:45 PM (CST): Orangeville Academy vs. Veritas Academy The La Porte Invitational returns for its fourth year starting today Thursday, January 9, running through Saturday, January

CROWN POINT, Ind. – Franciscan Health Crown Point recently earned the bronze standard Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The program recognizes emergency departments that provide excellent care to older adults. The voluntary program provides specific target criteria and goals for emergency clinicians and administrators. Accredited geriatric emergency departments are better suited to cater to the needs, dispositions and presentations of older adult patients. The accredited departments provide standardized, integrated care that can reduce system costs and drive better, healthier outcomes, often via the integration of best practices for older adults into an

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LA PORTE COUNTY - Grant applications for programs and projects that align with Health Foundation of La Porte, or HFL’s, strategic priorities of Healthy Children, Healthy Living, Healthy Minds, as well as Healthy La Porte will be accepted beginning January 10, 2025, through HFL's online grant portal. Applications to apply for a grant over $25,000 require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as a first step. LOIs are due by January 31 and must be submitted through the online grant portal. Only applicants who receive a favorable response to their LOI will be invited to submit a full

LONGJOHNS ON 2025 IS SET FOR JAN 11th!Five live music acts, Barrel Aged releases, guest drafts, food specials, outdoor games & more will be crushing The Taproom, The Back Room & The Patio!Tickets to the event include 1 food voucher & 3 small draft beer pours of your choice!GA & VIP tickets are AVAILABLE NOW at burnembrewing.com/event/longjohnson2025!

Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is now accepting artist applications for their 43rd annual Lubeznik Arts Festival this summer. Artists can apply at https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13120, and a link to the application can also be found at LubeznikCenter.org/Events. Applications must be submitted by April 3, 2025 to be considered for this 2025 juried festival. Media categories include: Two-dimensional art: Painting, drawing, printmaking, pastels, mixed-media Fine craft: Functional, clay/ceramics, glass, wood, metal, fiber, textile, paper Jewelry Photography: Traditional and digital techniques Sculptural objects: Non-functional, all media Wearable art: Wearable and accessories $3,000 in artist awards will be distributed at this year's festival.   The Lubeznik Arts Festival—taking

Check out the list of items from the La Porte County Sheriff's Office that will be prohibited in the courtroom starting 02/01/2025. See detailed list below. Join Sheriff Ron Heeg in studio Monday 01/13 at 7:30am for “Sheiff”s Squawk” here on WIMS and FACEBOOK LIVE #wims #localradio #laportecounty #nwi   On December 8, 2024, the La Porte County Board of Commissioners passed an updated list of items that will be prohibited in La Porte County Courthouses beginning on February 1, 2025. The new prohibited list of items was recommended to the commissioners for consideration by a ‘Courthouse Security Committee’ that