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Center for Creative Solutions, Inc.® Announces Northwest Indiana’s Poetry Showcase for World Creativity and Innovation Week Northwest Indiana poets, April is your time to shine! Throughout the month, the Center for Creative Solutions will celebrate both World Creativity & Innovation Week, April 15-21, and National Poetry Month. All poets residing in La Porte, Porter, Lake, Starke, Jasper, Newton and Pulaski Counties are invited to share their work in the 9th annual “Juried Showcase of Poetry.” Indiana University professor, writer and poetry contest judge, Dr. William Allegrezza, is back again to share his expertise. For students K-12, the Center for Creative

Northwest Indiana Green Drinks  “Ready, Set, Go Native!" Katie Hobgood & Em Racine, Program Director & Engagement Manager, Save the Dunes THURSDAY, March 6, 2025, 6:30 pm CT / 7:30 pm ET Facebook Live or Zoom Meeting | Your Space | BYOB Do you have a pollinator garden or desire to start one? Are you concerned about our declining population of butterflies, birds, bees, and bugs? How would you register your yard, business, school, place of worship, or park with the National Wildlife Federation for community credit? Every spring for four consecutive years, Northwest Indiana Green Drinks welcomes experts in

U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-1st, will host a Virtual Community Forum at 5:30 p.m. (CT) Wednesday, March 5, on his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@RepMrvan The Town of Chesterton shared on it's Facebook page the following information: Information on a series of in-person Community Forums to be held in April at select locations in the 1st Congressional District will be released in the near future. “My office is here to serve the residents of Indiana’s First Congressional District and I look forward to hearing directly from individuals about any issues of concern at this Virtual Community Forum,” Mrvan said. Constituents

Complete the pre-reading and donation questions online at home, at your desk, or even on your phone - saving you 10-15 minutes when you get to the drive. Here is the link to get started: English: https://www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass Spanish: https://www.redcrossblood.org/espanol/rapidpass.html And remember to prepare for your donation... *Drink extra water *Eat well *Bring your government-issued ID First time donating? Click on this link for some Common Questions about Donating Blood: https://www.portagein.gov/.../Common-Questions-about...

Stop by the today SUNDAY from 9a-3p for the last day of the Family Friendly FREE Builders Assn of LaPorte County Home & Lifestyle at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa in Michigan City. Free Admission. Free Parking. Bring your ideas and pics. Family friendly. Thank you to all of the sponsors this weekend We appreciate our WIMS Broadcast Partners including the Builders Association of La Porte County, Arnett Construction & Roofing and NIPSCO #wims #nwi #localradio

The Community comes together for the 2025 La Porte County Family YMCA State of the Y at Purdue Northwest. The La Porte County Family YMCA recently reflected on the State of the Y at Purdue Northwest with a number of Community leaders. CEO, Scott Helmkamp and Board Chair Jessica Romaine focused on the Y being " The Center of Community". The Event forcused on the growth across all programs, youth initiatives, wellness programs, community engagement and so much more. The program included the La Porte County Family YMCA 2024 Award Winners including the SHIRLEY HERMSEN Community Partner of the Year

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Prospective graduate students interested in going into the social work field and earning an advanced license-eligible degree can submit their applications to Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Master of Social Work (MSW) program through April 1, 2025. PNW’s MSW program, which will enroll its first cohort in fall 2025, will prepare advanced generalist social workers who can make impactful change through social services needs in the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland region. MSW graduates will be well-qualified to enter dynamic careers in numerous settings, such as hospitals, advocacy agencies, government, police departments, mental health and addiction centers,

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of soil sampling as a nutrient management practice to benefit farm operations. The program, titled Indiana’s Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program, is open now for applicants. “Indiana is a leader in soil conservation and that is thanks to programs like this one,” said Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture. “This funding will support our Hoosier farmers and landowners l ooking to increase soil

Press release, American Red Cross: People can also donate financially on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26, to deliver relief and care in the face of intensifying disasters INDIANA —The American Red Cross Indiana Region is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March. One-third of people lack access to regular primary care in the U.S., where diabetes affects 1 in 10 people and nearly a quarter of those living with it have been undiagnosed,

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. will close State Road 104 between County Road 525 South and County Road 700 South on or after Monday, March 3. State Road 104 will be closed for bridge work at the Kankakee River through mid-June. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow State Road 4 and State Road 23.

The City of La Porte is seeking feedback on a new plan that outlines the future of the community, according to Community Development & Planning Director Craig Phillips. In less than two weeks, City will host two public open house events to engage residents in the development of a comprehensive plan. During these times, the public is invited to review material, comment and ask questions about the plan as it currently stands. Phillips said these insights will help ensure the city creates a plan that reflects the community’s needs and desires. “The comprehensive plan is a valuable tool that will

In Michigan City, a local contractor has completed emergency repairs to the sanitary sewer system on White Oak Drive, south of Greenwood Avenue.  The emergency repairs were needed to fix a failing manhole that contributed to a severe dip in the White Oak Drive roadway. The City anticipates the asphalt plants will reopen in early April. In the interim, with the option of repaving the roadway cut with asphalt currently not available to the city, in consultation with the City Engineer’s Office the Sanitary District of Michigan City has instructed that the roadway repair be temporarily completed with compacted aggregate

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch’s highly anticipated Second Annual Charitable Gala is set for Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa (777 Blue Chip Drive). Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural gala—which raised more than $100,000 in grant funding for Michigan City youth initiatives—the 2025 event will expand its impact. This year, Mayor Angie’s fundraising focus will center on neighborhood revitalization initiatives while continuing to incorporate youth engagement. “Our neighborhoods are the foundation of Michigan City, and we want to ensure each one is thriving,” said

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train at the Norfolk Southern grade-crossing on South Calumet Road in Downtown Chesterton Friday evening, Friday, Feb. 28, the Town of Chesterton reported to their Facebook page Friday night. The incident occurred at 7:02 p.m. Assistant Police Chief Cisco Rodriquez described the victim as an adult male but could provide no further information at this time, pending notification of family and the results of the ongoing investigation.

Gary- This morning at approximately 7:00 a.m., an INDOT Hoosier Helper stopped on I-80/94 eastbound at the 7.7 mile-marker to assist a stranded motorist with changing a flat tire on the right shoulder. This location is east between Burr and Grant St. The Hoosier Helper vehicle had all of its rear-facing emergency lights activated while the tire was being changed. At the same time, a red 2008 Ford pickup left the eastbound lanes of travel and rear-ended the parked Hoosier Helper vehicle at a high rate of speed resulting in catastrophic damage to the red Ford. The driver of the

A body was found on I-65 near Crown Point. The latest from The Indiana State Police-Lowell Post. Crown Point- This morning at 9:20 a.m., a cleanup crew was working on I-65. As they were working along the ramp from U.S. 231 to southbound I-65, they located a body laying in the west ditch. Troopers and Detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division Lowell Post responded to the scene. Foul play was quickly suspected, and a homicide investigation has been initiated. The deceased is a male, but his identity is being withheld pending positive identification and family notification. An

Families are invited to spend an evening with local farmers and ag professionals to learn about one of La Porte County’s top industries. La Porte County Farm Bureau will host its first-ever Family Ag Night from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, in the Community Building at the La Porte County Fairgrounds. This free event is open to the public and will feature more than ten interactive stations showcasing the various sectors of the agriculture industry. Live animals and farm machinery will be onsite, and free hot dogs and popcorn will be provided. La Porte County Farm Bureau President Mark

The Lake County Sheriff’s Drug Task Force - Regional Enforcement Team conducted an operation on Wednesday that led to the arrest of a Gary man and the seizure of several narcotics from a Merrillville apartment. The Regional Enforcement Team is comprised of police officers from multiple agencies, including a Merrillville detective who is assigned to the task force. The enforcement was the result of a four-month investigation into the illegal activities of 43-year-old D’Andre Hall, who was suspected of dealing cocaine and crystal meth. Hall is a convicted felon and was on probation for two previous Drug Task Force cases.

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites its campus and local community members to attend several of its Women’s History Month events during March that are free and open to the public. On March 13 starting at 4 p.m., PNW will bring together three dynamic alumnae for its annual “Unleashing Empowerment” panel. The event serves to bring together PNW campus community members and alumni to listen to inspiring personal stories and generate candid conversations surrounding women’s professional journeys, their challenges and their advice for peers and students. The panel is sponsored by PNW’s Alumni Engagement Office. The

The following information is from the Indiana State Police - Lowell Post: "This statement is being released on behalf of Special Prosecutor Chris Vawter regarding the officer-involved shooting in Jasper County. Any questions related to this release may be directed to the Prosecutor’s Office."