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Unity Foundation of La Porte County is celebrating its 30th Anniversary by hosting La Porte County Gives, a 30 hour fundraising event between September 30 and October 1, at laportecountygives.net. Funds raised will be matched in proportion to dollars raised, and participants can compete for additional prizes. Unity’s 25th Anniversary La Porte County Gives fundraising event raised over $360,000 for 60 funds. Permanent, endowed funds held at Unity are eligible to participate. Participants will raise greater awareness for their mission and expand their network. La Porte County Gives provides opportunities to engage volunteers, donors and board members and reach new

On April 15th, 2022, at approximately 5:00pm, three juveniles came into the Michigan City Police Department indicating that they had just been shot with a BB Gun at the park behind the police station. The juveniles stated that they were playing basketball at the park, when they approached by another group of juveniles. One member of the second group proceeded to take the groups basketball and refused to return it. When the group asked about getting the basketball back, another juvenile pulled out what appeared to be a handgun and started shooting towards the group, striking two of them with

On Memorial Day, Mayor Parry announced during the Veteran Memorial Ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery that he will use the proceeds of his upcoming Golf Outing on August 26 to dedicate this statue to the memory of “ALL THAT HAVE SERVED”. In choosing this statue Mayor Parry feels it is a fitting and dignified tribute to our troops and a memorial that will keep their memory alive in a permanent way. The dedication will take place at Greenwood Cemetery on Veteran’s Day Friday, 11-11-22.

The following is an update from NICTD on the South Shore Line (NICTD) Double Track NWI Project construction that is ongoing: Double Track NWI - Construction Next Steps INFORMATION UPDATED 5/31/2022Emergency Contact List GARY- MILLER STATION AREA All buildings have been demolished for the construction of the station and parking lots in Miller. New sewer work is underway in both the west and east parking lots. Parking is available but temporarily restricted while work near Miller Station progresses. Vehicular and pedestrian access from Melton Road (US 20) will be closed, and the driveway from Old US 12/Dunes Hwy will remain

The Town of Chesterton announced on their Facebook page that two men were being held at the Porter County Jail Tuesday night, in connection with an incident earlier in the day at the Eagle Crossing apartment complex in Coffee Creek Center. Neither man was identified and charges against both are pending. Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson, said at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to Eagle Crossing after a male subject was alleged to have pointed a long gun at apartment employees checking on a report of a disturbance. On their arrival at the scene, officers located the suspect, who was

The Northwest Regional Indiana Regional Development Authority Consideration of Establishing Transit Development Districts The City of Michigan City has given notice that the Regional Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) will hold two public hearings, both of which commence at 10:00 a.m. on June 9 and July 14 at the Purdue Technology Center, 9800 Connecticut Drive, Crown Point, Indiana. Both hearings will convene to provide information and seek comments related to the proposed establishment of seven Transit Development Districts which are: -Hammond Gateway - Gary Miller -Munster Ridge Road -Dyer / Munster Main Street -Portage / Ogden Dunes -East Chicago -Michigan

The LaPorte County E-911 Regional Dispatch Center received several 911 calls on May 30th at approximately 4:10pm regarding shots being fired on the beach near Stop 2. Additional information indicated that one person had been shot. Multiple officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 2 quickly responded to Washington Park Stop 2 and learned that one subject had been shot. LaPorte County EMS arrived on scene and immediately transported the subject to Franciscan Health Michigan City Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officers canvased the area and began to look for evidence and witnesses. Witnesses were interviewed by officers at the scene to gather

The South Shore Line has announced that due to ongoing construction and road closures associated with the Double Track NWI project, busing to Beverly Shores Station will be temporarily suspended, effective Monday, June 6. The busing suspension is due to the closure of Broadway, and is expected to last approximately 14 days. During this time, there will be no service to Beverly Shores, and passengers are encouraged to board at Dune Park Station.  

HAMLET- Roadwork will begin on or after Tuesday at the U.S. 30 and U.S. 35 interchange in Starke County. Both U.S. 30 and U.S. 35 will have alternating lane closures, with changing traffic patterns in the area through late July. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times. Work will include a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project on U.S. 30 over U.S. 35, as well as repairs on U.S. 35 under U.S. 30.  

Friday morning the public and city officials gathered for a ribbon cutting to officially open improvements  to the Founders Square and Founders Plaza area in Portage.  The project removed a public street between the park and amphitheater, turning it into a food court with electrical hookups for food trucks; added landscaping and lighting; created Founders Plaza between the fire and police stations and added 67 parking spots to the area.  Interim Park Superintendent Paul Ciesielski said the park has plenty of programs and events which will  be held from Market/Music/Movies on the Square to Monday's Memorial Day Service, 4th of

Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) announces the opening of its grant portal for 2022 Cycle 2 grants. To advance its mission and vision, HFL invites grant proposals for health and wellness projects and programs now through July 15. HFL’s mission is to empower La Porte County residents to live healthy and well to achieve the vision of La Porte County becoming one of the 10 healthiest communities in Indiana by 2030. "HFL welcomes grant proposals that impact HFL’s strategic priorities of Healthy Children, Healthy Living, and Healthy Minds. Grant proposals must demonstrate a commitment to measurable results that contribute

The Michigan City Police Depart recently made arrests as part of its Violent Crime Reduction Patrol arrests, seizing firearms in the process.  In a continued response to gun violence in Michigan City, Chief Dion Campbell has implemented Violent Crime Reduction (VCR) patrols to proactively combat this unfortunate violence in Michigan City, the Michigan City Police Department said in a recent press release.  On Thursday, May 26, at approximately 7:00 p.m., dispatch received calls in reference to three juveniles walking in the area of West 7th and Grant Avenue, wearing ski masks and displaying firearms. An officer that was working VCR

With Memorial Day weekend nearly upon us, Indiana Conservation Officers remind Hoosiers to make water safety a priority then and throughout the summer. “We urge all Hoosiers recreating around our waterways to recognize the danger water poses, even to strong swimmers or experienced boaters,” said Capt. Jet Quillen of DNR Law Enforcement.  The DNR says that when recreating around water, follow these basic safety tips: -Discuss the dangers of water with your family and loved ones before going out. -Tell someone where you are going and when you will return. -Go with a buddy. -Do not venture around flooded or

Michigan City’s City Hall and City Departments will be closed for observing Memorial Day.  The Refuse Department will be operating a regular schedule on Monday, May 30. There will be no delays in trash or compost pick up.

A project to straighten a beam that was previously hit on the I-94 bridge over U.S. 20 will begin on or after Tuesday, May 31 and continue through late July. There will be alternating lane closures and lane shifts on U.S. 20 eastbound, with three phases of work. The Indiana Department of Transportation says that motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns in the area. The ramp from westbound I-94 to eastbound U.S. 20 will be closed through the duration of the project.

The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department announced the annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park. The program will begin with a performance by the La Porte City Band. In the event of poor weather, the ceremony will be moved to the La Porte Civic Auditorium.

The Washington Park Zoo announced it will open for an extended hour later on Saturdays and Sundays starting Saturday May 28 until September 4.  Monday through Friday hours will remain 10:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m with the last admission being sold at 3:00 p.m Extended summer hours are Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m with the last admission being sold at 4:00 p.m. Check out their website for more information.

The Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday the establishment of the Next Level Conservation Trust, a program which will acquire property that will become part of the public trust and be protected for future generations of Hoosiers to use and enjoy.  The state will initially invest $25 million in the program, which is an extension of the Bicentennial Nature Trust program and will incorporate elements from the President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust. “The Next Level Conservation Trust will continue the DNR’s legacy of preserving Indiana’s rich natural heritage,” said DNR Director Dan Bortner. “Outstanding natural features, unique habitats, significant historical

From the Town of Chesterton:  "The Duneland School Corporation will serve free summer student meals to all children in the community, beginning Tuesday, June 7 and ending Thursday, June 30, at Chesterton High School, 2125 S. 11th St., Chesterton.   This Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program which reimburses program operators who serve free healthy meals and snacks to children and teens. All children 18 and under are welcome to participate. Meals will be served in the CHS Cafeteria (enter through Door 20). Meals must be eaten on site (indoor seating provided). Elementary age children must be

The Lake County Metro Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s help to identify a deceased white male in his 20s.  His remains were discovered in an abandoned home in the 1200 block of E. 35th Place in Gary Tuesday, at about 6:40 p.m. The deceased is described as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 204 pounds.  He was believed to have been wearing white high-top Fila sneakers.  The cause of death is under investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Lake County Metro Homicide Unit at 219-755-3855 or the Lake County Sheriff’s Department Report-A-Crime Hotline