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Wabash Man Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison For Firearm Offense  SOUTH BEND – Roy Skeens, 40 years old, of Wabash, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after being found guilty of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm following a 2-day jury trial in July of 2024, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Skeens was sentenced to 100 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release. According to documents in the case, in November 2020, Skeens possessed a handgun while at a home in Wabash County. Specifically, police were

CHESTERTON, Ind.  – South Shore Line is pleased to announce the new Hammond Gateway Station will open and become operational for train service effective Friday, October 18th, 2024. Beginning October 18th, passengers previously utilizing the Hammond Station will begin boarding and detraining all South Shore Line trains out of Hammond Gateway, located at 4530 Sheffield Ave. Please see the attached map for clarification. “As of October 18th, the former Hammond Station at 4531 Hohman Ave. will be permanently closed,” said Amber Kettring, Customer Service & Communications Manager of South Shore Line. “In the future, the Hammond Station parking lot on

The City of La Porte, La Lumiere School and Visit Michigan City La Porte held a press event on Wednesday at the La Porte Civic Auditorium to announce a new three-year contract and details for the La Porte Invitational. Held since 2022, the La Porte Invitational has become one of the top high school basketball events in the nation, annually hosting ranked teams and highly recruited players from around the country. The La Porte Invitational, featuring matchups from EYBL Scholastic, the nation's premier high school basketball conference, is scheduled for January 9-11 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. Games will

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CHESTERTON, Indiana – Board-certified Interventional Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Physician Mohammad Arfeen, DO, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Chesterton. Dr. Arfeen attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pa. and completed his residency in internal medicine at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. Dr. Arfeen’s fellowship in gastroenterology was completed at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and his fellowship in interventional gastroenterology was completed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Arfeen’s clinical interests include advanced and therapeutic endoscopy, third space endoscopy, complex tissue resection, hepatobiliary and pancreatobiliary

Michigan City Chamber Music Festival (MCCMF) presents Wesley Baldwin, cello,  in concert The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival (MCCMF) is proud to present “Musical Meditations of the Season: Wesley Baldwin, cello, in concert,” Wednesday, December 4, 7:00 p.m., central. The performance will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 600 Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN. Admission is FREE. This will be a beautiful concert from world renowned cellist, Wesley Baldwin, known well to local audiences from his performances with the Michigan city chamber, music festival. Traditional solo cello works by Johann Sebastian Bach, and others will be included along with other

Chesterton, IN – The Duneland Exchange Club (DXC), in partnership with Dunebrook, continues to make strides in protecting children through its Body Safety Program. Since 2008, the DXC has contracted with Dunebrook to present this crucial program to kindergarten through 5th grade students within the Duneland area schools. This program has proven essential in helping educate children on how to protect their bodies and access help if something has happened to them or someone they know. According to the Child Molestation Research & Prevention Institute, 95% of child maltreatment is preventable through education. The Body Safety Program aims to empower children

On Wednesday October 16th, 2024, at approximately 3:30a.m., Officers responded to 6515 Ameriplex Drive (Camaco) in reference to a report of shots fired outside of the building. Upon arrival, officers discovered a twenty-two-year-old Burns Harbor man in the employee parking area who was deceased. Witnesses report that during shift change there was a verbal argument between the deceased, who is an employee of the business, and the suspect prior to the shooting. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. Detectives have identified a person of interest and officers are in a neighboring community attempting to locate this person

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Porter County Expo 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Get ready for a sweet time at Chamber Network Night this Thursday! With over 120 amazing vendors, it’s going to be a candyland of connections and opportunities. Attached is a list of vendors and their booth locations so you can map out your visit and make the most of this networking treat! Don’t miss out on the fun – it’s sure to be a sugar rush of excitement!

La Porte County started the Broadband Task Force in 2019 with the intention of improving service to residents and businesses. Through thoughtful and intentional partnership with Internet Providers, additional service areas are being added to their networks. On October 9th, 2024 Surf Broadband was awarded funding from Indiana Connectivity, round 11, to serve 50+ currently underserved households. This program is designed for the hardest to reach residents in the county. Surf Broadband has previously been awarded in La Porte County as well for the Indiana Connectivity Program. Surf Broadband, an Indiana based internet provider, has committed to the continued investment

For the seventh consecutive year, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is accepting applications for its Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant to support local nonprofit organizations and first responders to provide public safety education and training across northern Indiana. Grants are available in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. Applications are being accepted now through Nov. 8, with grant awards announced during the week of Nov. 25. “Safety is a core value at NISPCO,” said Rick Calinski, NIPSCO Director of Public Affairs and Economic Development. “This grant equips our first responders and citizens with the latest knowledge

The Porter County Board of Health and the Porter County Board of Commissioners are pleased to announce the appointment of Rodney Guimont Jr., M.D., as the new health officer for Porter County. Dr. Guimont succeeds Maria L. Stamp, M.D., following a unanimous vote by the commissioners during their meeting on October 08. Dr. Guimont, of Chesterton, is a board-certified family physician with a diverse background in family medicine, sports medicine and urgent care services. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean and completed his residency at St. Vincent Family Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. When asked

 The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) awarded $105,367 in grants to 18 local nonprofit organizations as part of its final Community Fund grant cycle of 2024. The following organizations and programs are receiving funding: Art Barn School of Art – $5,000 to support organizational tools and training for growth Call-A-Ride – $6,000 to support fuel for two vans to provide transportation to Hebron residents Community Change Center: WeAreOne – $10,000 to support launch of the Fresh Starts Food Truck Dressed for School – $10,000 to support purchase of gym shoes for students Duneland Family YMCA – $7,400 to support pool safety equipment for the Duneland

The answer to the question “How does it play in Peoria” as it pertains to the Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) Raider Team is “with grit and determination.” The cadets competed in a Raider Meet at Peoria Richwoods High School. Raiders is a physically demanding event, based on physical skills that would be required in combat. The Wolves earned a third place trophy in a very competitive meet. They went against much larger MCJROTC schools like Richwoods (160 cadets) and Chicago Leadership Academy (400 cadets). MCHS has 53 cadets.   The first

The Duneland Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Sponsorships and free booth space for distributing candy in the Chamber parking lot—220 Broadway, Chesterton—are available. Businesses wishing to participate should call the Chamber at 219-926-5513 or register online at https://chestertonchamber.chambermaster.com/.../regi.../8199 DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT SPONSORS PREMIER: Urschel Laboratories Inc. PLATINUM: Avalon Springs Health Campus; Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; WIMS 95.1 FM/AM 1420 (Valparaiso 106.7 FM). GOLD: 1st Source Bank; Health Michigan City; McColly Real Estate-Paul Boyter; NITCO; Tethan’s Candy & Confections. SILVER Berglund Construction; Centier Bank, Chesterton South Branch; Horizon Bank; NIPSCO, Public

The Salvation Army of Michigan City is pleased to announce that Mike Hackett and the team at Harbour Trust & Investment Management Company will serve as 2024 Christmas Campaign Chairs during the upcoming holiday season. Hackett, a Michigan City native, believes that serving as Christmas Campaign Chair is a natural fit for him because the mission of The Salvation Army closely aligns with the values of Harbour Trust. “The founders of Harbour Trust & Investment Management Company, Bob Rose and Leon Dargis, shared an affinity for The Salvation Army and ‘doing the most good,’ and that belief has been passed

Mayor Angie is happy to announce Citywide Trick-or-Treat will be Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. Residents who would like to participate should turn on your outside porch lights. Trick-or-Treating Tips from Chief Marty Corley of the Michigan City Police Department: Plan your route ahead of time. Trick-or-treat in familiar neighborhoods. Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries. Always trick-or-treat in groups, accompanied by an adult. Follow the designated hours for treating – that’s 5-7 p.m. ONLY. Respect people who do not want to participate. Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated

South Shore Line westbound passengers destined for Van Buren St. Station are advised they will begin utilizing a temporary platform at Van Buren St. beginning Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, through Oct. 27, 2024. The temporary platform will be in use while one of Metra’s four tracks is taken out of service to accommodate a joint construction project between SSL and Metra. Van Buren St. Station consists of an island platform, with Tracks 1 and 2 on the west side and Tracks 3 and 4 on the east side. Beginning Oct. 14, Track 3 will be out of service. The temporary

The City of Michigan City is reminding the public that City Hall and the offices at Central Services will be closed to the public on Monday, Oct. 14 in observation of the federal holiday. However, there will be no disruption to regularly-scheduled trash/compost pickup next week, so continue to set out your trash on your normal day. Bus service also will run its normally-scheduled routes on Monday.

Prepare yourself for an epic night of thrills, chills, & unforgettable memories at our haunted celebration at The Waterford Inn (6466 Johnson Road, La Porte)! Our bash features great cocktails, live music all night long, & an exclusive VIP ROOM where you can indulge in luxury.   General admission tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door, but for those looking to elevate their experience, we’re offering VIP TICKETS for $45 each. Here’s what you get with VIP:   -Access to a Halloween buffet filled with devilishly delicious treats. -A complimentary Witches Brew cocktail to get you in the