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NIPSCO Helps Customers Prepare for Higher Summer Electricity UseResources, tools, tips and events support customers ahead of the cooling season MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – As summer temperatures rise across northern Indiana and customers rely more on electricity to cool their homes, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), is taking proactive steps to help customers understand how higher summer energy use can affect their electric bills and what they can do to manage usage and costs during the cooling season. “We want customers to feel informed and supported as we move into the summer months,” said Vince Parisi, NIPSCO President and

SOUTH BEND –  Pamela McDonald, 41 years old, of Knox, Starke County, Indiana, was recently sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to wire fraud, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred.  McDonald was sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to pay $21,280.42 in restitution. According to documents in the case, Pamela McDonald worked as the “jail matron” at the Starke County Jail. Her duties included paying invoices with funds from the jail commissary account. She devised a scheme to unjustly enrich herself by depositing commissary funds into her personal PayPal account

Last night at approximately 10:00 PM, deputies responded to the area of CR 1000 North near CR 850 East reference a single-vehicle crash. The initial on-scene investigation completed by Deputy Matt Buell and assisting deputies determined the following: The crash scene was located several hundred feet east of CR 850 East on CR 1000 North. A black 2012 GMC Acadia had been traveling east on CR 1000 North. The vehicle crossed left of center, traveled across the westbound lane of travel, and left the north side of the roadway. The vehicle then struck two trees prior to coming to rest.

In La Porte County, traffic has switched to the outside lanes in each direction between C.R. 250 E and C.R. 500 E. Work is being conducted in the inside lanes and center turn lane/median area through around June 12. Traffic will also switch to the outside lanes so that work can occur in the inside lanes and median between U.S. 35 and C.R. 400 W on or after Thursday, June 4. This work is scheduled for approximately 10 days. Work is scheduled to begin on U.S. 20 between Fail Rd and C.R. 250 E on or after Monday, June 8.

Here is the latest from OTT Haverstock Funeral Chapel in Michigan City regarding-Darrell Y. Cleek and Dale M. Kilgore ************************************************************************** Darrell Y. Cleek, 77, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:11 pm in his home. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements. Contributions may be made to the family of Darrell Cleek, c/o Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our web site at www.otthaverstock.com. ****************************************************** Dale M.

Today-Sunny, with a high near 74. Tonight-Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Monday-Sunny, with a high near 74. Monday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Tuesday-Sunny, with a high near 77.

South Shore Line Lakeshore Corridor and Monon Corridor transfer passengers are advised busing substitution will be in place on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2026, due to construction in Chicago. There will be NO SERVICE to Museum Campus or Van Buren Street stations on June 13 – June 14.  SSL passengers traveling to and from downtown Chicago will be transported via bus between Millennium Station and Metra’s 18th Street Station (address: 18th Street near Calumet Avenue). Millennium to 18th Street is an approximate 10-minute bus ride. Train passengers traveling to and from 57th Street Station will not be

The Michigan City Chapter of Indiana Black Expo, Inc. will host its Sixth Annual Corporate Luncheon on Friday, June 5, 2026.  The event will be held at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa.  Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. Continuing the theme of Celebrating African American Leaders, the corporate luncheon, presented by the LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau, will honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the community as well as those who continue to tell the story about who we are and pave the way for our community. IBE,

Stepping Stone presents the Strength Soiree at 7:30pm on June 10th at the Lodge at Rush Lakes. For more information LIKE their FACEBOOK Page. Visit their website at www.steppingstoneshelter.org. #wims #whfb #localradio

Market on Main with the Westville Area Chamber of Commerce is coming back on Sunday June 7th from 10am-3pm. Check our vendors, artisans and a vintage car show. For more information LIKE the Westville Area Chamber of Commerce on FACEBOOK. Team WIMS will also be live streaming the event from 10am-noon

For the first time ever, the Michigan City High School Choir has earned the ISSMA All-Music Award for the 2025-2026 academic year. This honor follows numerous Gold ratings at district and state Solo & Ensemble contests, a Gold rating for Treble Chorale at Organizational Contest, and a Gold rating for Vocal Jazz in its very first year of existence. “Congratulations to all of our choir students for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements!” MCAS said on their Facebook. WIMS congratulates MCHS Choir.

Today Sunny, with a high near 75. Tonight-Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Sunday-Sunny, with a high near 74. Sunday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Monday-Sunny, with a high near 74.

ROAD CLOSURE for 5 days starting Monday on U.S. 20 in Porter County EXPECT HUGE DELAYS CSX Railroad will close U.S. 20 at their crossing between Ardendale Ave and County Line Rd for approximately 5 days starting on or after Monday, June 1. The closure will be confined to the railroad crossing, and local access will be maintained up to that point. Seek alternate routes; the official detour will follow State Road 49, I-94 and U.S. 421.

LA PORTE, Ind. – La Porte Community School Corporation will offer free breakfast and lunch to all children ages 18 and under at four community locations this summer through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meal service begins Monday, June 2, at Handley Elementary, Kingsford Heights Elementary, and the LaPark community site, with additional service at Kesling Campus running in two later sessions. There is no cost, no registration, and no paperwork. Per program rules, meals must be served and eaten on site. Summer 2026 Meal Service Schedule (View Printable Flyer in English and Spanish) June 2 through June 26

In Porter County, U.S. 6 will close between Mander Road and County Road 350 East on or after Monday, June 1. The road will be closed through the end of July for a bridge deck overlay at Coffee Creek. INDOT says motorists should seek alternate routes. Detours will be posted.

Fun things to do during June at the Michigan City Public Library. Check out the latest with mclib.org. Story Time Wednesday, June 3 & 10   10:00am Join Mr. Dave and Miss Dana for stories, activities, songs, and a craft! For children birth through age 5 and accompanied by an adult.   Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, June 4 12:00pm-4:30pm Make summer shine for patients in need. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter mcplib to schedule an appointment.   Needle Arts Club Thursday, June 4 & 11   5:30pm Hello crafters! Join fellow artists for community building through stitching with the needle

There will be a ‘Fallen Officer Blood Drive’ at the Porter County Expo Center on June 2 from 12:00p.m.-6 p.m. See the flyer for additional information.  

Multiple people were injured in a two vehicle crash Thursday in Starke County. Sheriff Jack Rosa released the following statement: On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 4:35 a.m., deputies with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of U.S. 35 and State Road 8 regarding a two vehicle crash involving injuries. Upon arrival, emergency responders located a light blue 2008 Ford Taurus resting against a red 2024 Jeep Compass, which had come to rest against a guardrail on the south side of State Road 8. Preliminary investigation by the Starke County Sheriff’s Office indicates the red 2024

*****From the La Porte County Sheriff's FACEBOOK PAGE One week has passed, yet the events of last Friday remain vivid and raw for so many. Each day, Deputy Samuelson awakens with a positive attitude, goals in mind, and determination to complete every task placed before him. His strength, resilience, and fighting spirit continue to inspire everyone around him. This is also an appropriate time to recognize and thank those who were there during those critical moments last Friday morning. The law enforcement response from the numerous assisting agencies and their personnel was truly remarkable. Whether on-duty or off-duty, you responded

Today-Sunny, with a high near 75. Tonight-Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Saturday-Sunny, with a high near 75. Saturday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Sunday-Sunny, with a high near 74. Sunday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Monday-Sunny, with a high near 74.