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LA PORTE, Indiana – A new Franciscan Health building housing a variety of services is now open in the City of La Porte. The building at 400 Legacy Plaza West houses a Franciscan Physician Network orthopedic surgeon’s office, a Franciscan WorkingWell location and a HEALTHeACCESS office. “We are thrilled to be able to provide these services in this location for the La Porte community and beyond,” Franciscan Health Michigan City President and CEO Dean Mazzoni said. “Our newest La Porte location offers easy access for patients and the business community to additional Franciscan Health services right here in their own

Light the Path auction event will benefit case management for local families MICHIGAN CITY, July 2, 2024 – The Salvation Army will continue to “light the path” for local families with an annual auction fundraiser to support its case management program. The Light the Path Auction, which supports The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program, will take place on Thursday, August 8 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Uptown Social, 907 Franklin Street. This event benefits an intense case management program that helps break the cycle of generational poverty. “We work closely, one-on-one with families who are ready to

JASPER COUNTY, Ind. - An Indiana Department of Transportation contractor will have shoulder closures and overnight lane closures on I-65 just south of State Road 114 beginning on or after Monday, July 8. Crews will be conducting bridge deck patching and scour protection at Martindale Ditch, approximately 0.5 miles south of State Road 114, through early September. Shoulder closures will be in place through the duration of work. One lane will be closed in each direction overnight. Overnight lane closures hours will take place during the hours of 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday evenings and 7 p.m.

Citywide Back to School Rally set for Aug. 10, organizers seeking community support Community organizations are teaming up to provide school supplies and an end-of-summer celebration with the annual “Citywide Back to School Rally.” This event is set for Saturday, August 10 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Elston Gill Field. It provides free school supplies for students in Michigan City and/or Michigan CityArea Schools students. The rally will also include games, food, fun, and prizes; as well as vision screenings and school vaccinations. The City wide Back to School Rally is coordinated by a collaboration of community focused

JASPER COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction will close U.S. 231 between C.R. W 700 S and C.R. W 750 S on or after Monday, July 8. U.S. 231 will be closed through early August for a bridge deck overlay over Watson Ditch. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow State Road 114, I-65 and State Road 16.

PORTER COUNTY- A Chicago woman allegedly threatened and bit an Indiana State Trooper during a traffic arrest, according to the Indiana State Police. On Saturday, June 29, at about 6:40 p.m., the trooper was patrolling I-94 east of the truck weigh station when he observed a vehicle approaching him from behind at a high rate of speed.  The vehicle, a Hyundai with Illinois registration, passed the trooper in his fully marked police car as the trooper was also traveling eastbound. The trooper caught up to the vehicle and paced the vehicle at 105 mph.  The speed limit on I-94 in

JASPER COUNTY, Ind. - An Indiana Department of Transportation contractor will close U.S. 231 between C.R. 1700 N and 8th Ave on or after Monday, July 8 for two bridge projects. U.S. 231 will be closed between 15th Ave/C.R. 1400 N and 8th Ave for a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project at Tyler Ditch starting on or around July 8. U.S. 231 will then also be closed between C.R. 1700 N and C.R. 1600 N for a bridge replacement project at James Krucek Ditch starting on or around July 15. U.S. 231 will remain closed through mid-October. Motorists should

The Portage Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance on information regarding two vehicles being struck by gunfire last week. On Thursday, June 27 at about 2:50 p.m. officers responded to the 6700 block of Daniel Burnham Drive in reference to a report of shots fired in the parking lot of a business.  Upon arrival officers determined that no one was injured but two vehicles were struck by gunfire.  Witnesses reported a lone male wearing an orange safety vest and a black mask entered into the parking lot on foot before firing several rounds from a handgun toward the vehicles

Press Release, MAAC Foundation: The MAAC Foundation is proud to announce the receipt of a $2,000 grant funded by Legacy Foundation’s Lake County Community Sponsorship Fund. This generous contribution will support the upcoming First Responders Appreciation and Demonstration Day, set to take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus. The First Responders Appreciation and Demonstration Day is a FREE family-friendly event dedicated to honoring the dedication and bravery of our first responders. The day will feature live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and activities designed to showcase the skills and technologies used by emergency personnel.

CROWN POINT, Indiana – Franciscan Health Crown Point and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are expanding their partnership with the addition of a Lurie Children’s pediatric hospitalist to serve young patients admitted to the Crown Point hospital. The collaboration, effective July 1, helps to ensure Northwest Indiana children and adolescents receive comprehensive care closer to home. “As an emergency physician and Northwest Indiana parent, I am thrilled that our partnership with Lurie Children's is bringing expanded emergency and inpatient pediatric care close to home,” said Franciscan Health Crown Point Vice President of Medical Affairs Ryan Misek,

Stones Blow Through Windy City with Hackney Diamonds Tour By Damian Rico Timeless seems obnoxiously cliche when describing the genius of The Rolling Stones. The Rolling Stones continue to defy the passage of time with their energetic and dynamic performances, drawing multigenerational audiences to celebrate their enduring hits. On Sunday, June 30, the iconic band brought their Hackney Diamonds tour to Soldier Field in Chicago, delivering a show that thrilled fans with over two hours of music. Original members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood commanded the performance, mixing classics and new material from their latest studio album, "Hackney

La PORTE, IN (July 1, 2024) – U.S. Congressman Frank Mrvan and La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody today announced the funding of a major infrastructure project along one of the city’s main thoroughfares. The City of La Porte is the recipient of over $959,000 in Community Project Funding from the federal government, which will assist the city’s ongoing efforts to replace combined sewers with new, separate sanitary and stormwater sewer facilities. Mrvan, who was key in securing these dollars for the city, said he was glad to assist in the funding of such a critical project. Mrvan stated, “Thank you to Mayor

On Saturday June 29, 2024 at 5:18 PM, the Porter County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the area of Smoke Rd and Division Rd for a SUV vs motorcycle crash. Two people were on the motorcycle at the time of the crash, one was pronounced deceased on scene and the other was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary investigation / witness statements revealed that the SUV was traveling northbound while the motorcycle was traveling westbound. The motorcycle proceeded through the intersection failing to yield the right of way, when it collided with

Approximately 10:00 a.m. Sunday June 30, 2024, St. Joseph County Police were dispatched to the U.S. 31 Bypass and State Road 2 interchange for report of a fatal crash. Witnesses reported a red Chevy SUV traveling westbound on S.R. 2 lost control as it approached the Bypass interchange, first driving into the grass median, then striking the concrete supporting wall under the bridge, and finally coming to a stop in the northwest cloverleaf of the interchange. Upon arrivals officers discovered the body of the driver, John D. Ulmer, age 75 of South Bend. Ulmer was the lone occupant of the

INTERSECTION CLOSURE: State Road 130/State Road 51/Hobart Rd and State Road 51/Cleveland Ave in Lake County Roundabout construction will move to phase 2 at State Road 130/State Road 51/Hobart Rd and State Road 51/Cleveland Ave on or after Monday, July 8 through early September. During this next phase, the south and east legs of the roundabout will be constructed, and the intersection will be fully closed to traffic. State Road 51/Cleveland Ave will be closed from Liberty St west of the intersection to Cleveland Terrace east of the intersection. State Road 130/Hobart Rd will also be closed from just north

La Porte, June 26, 2024 - The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) and Music Director, Dr. Carolyn Watson, announce auditions for the 2024-2025 season. Auditions will take place Sept. 4th and 11th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Presbyterian Church of La Porte, located at 307 Kingsbury Ave, La Porte, IN 46350. The orchestra is seeking qualified musicians to fill the following vacancies: Flute 2 Oboe 2 Principal Trumpet Trumpet 3/Section Trumpet Piano/Keyboard Section Violin (seats available in Violin I and Violin II) Associate Principal Violin II Associate Principal Cello Section Cello Principal String Bass ALL instruments are available to

LA PORTE, Indiana – Franciscan Health Michigan City is again teaming up with Bolt for the Heart and the Play for Jake Foundation to sponsor the annual family walk/run, this time to raise funds to maintain life-saving automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in law enforcement vehicles. The Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart 5K family walk/run, sponsored by Franciscan Health Michigan City, is scheduled to take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 during Lakefest at Fox Memorial Park’s Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater on Truesdale Avenue between Hoelocker Drive and McClung Road in La Porte. Bolt for the Heart is

La Porte, IN – The Kiwanis Club of La Porte announced the 78th Annual 4th of July Parade will indeed have a flyover this year! The Parade will take place on Thursday, July 4, beginning around 10a.m. preceded by the Annual Run for Riley. The parade will follow the traditional route, traveling westward down Lincolnway from Tipton St. to Andrew Ave. in uptown La Porte. When asked for details about the flyover, Kiwanis Club of La Porte President Elect and Parade Chair Tony Swedersky answered, “We are happy to say that La Porte is confirmed for a 10:13 AM CST

The following are upcoming dates and locations for Mobile Food Distributions hosted by the Food Bank of Northern Indiana: Monday, July 1, 2024 – LaPorte County 10 a.m. – Noon CT *While supplies last. Where: Purdue University Westville Campus, 1401 US 421, Westville, IN 46391 *This distribution is sponsored by CVS and will serve 200 households.   Wednesday, July 3, 2024 – St. Joseph County 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: The former Bargain Lane, 1302 Elwood Ave., South Bend, IN 46628 *This distribution is sponsored by LIPPERT and will serve 200 households.   Thursday, July

Attorney General Todd Rokita and his team have filed a lawsuit against New York real estate financier ROCO Chetrit Entities LLC for allegedly allowing Hickory Ridge Apartments in Merrillville, Indiana, to fall into such disrepair that elderly and vulnerable tenants were unlawfully forced out of their homes. “Tenant abuse is unacceptable, and my office fights hard to hold landlords accountable — particularly greedy, out-of-state actors who clearly don't respect the rent being paid by hardworking Hoosiers,” Attorney General Rokita said. “No one who is spending their money for a place to live should be disregarded or disrespected like these elderly and vulnerable