REMINDER from the La Porte Civic Auditorium about FREE Halloween fun this Sunday November 2nd Make plans to bring your family to the FREE Trunk or Treat from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, November 2, at the Civic Auditorium parking lot, hosted by the The City of La Porte Police Department Public Relations Committee. #Halloween #LaPorteProud
A total of 100 rural and volunteer fire departments from 54 Indiana counties have been awarded $453,386 in Volunteer Fire Assistance Capacity (VFC) awards from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The awards will be used for training, radios, or to purchase necessary firefighting equipment and gear to combat wildland fires. The grants are administered by the DNR Division of Forestry and made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Recipients were selected based on population density, acres of public lands protected, and wildland fire reporting to DNR Fire Control Headquarters. As in past years, emphasis was given
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Financial aid professionals will be on site at Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Hammond and Westville campuses during the statewide College Goal Sunday programs on Nov. 9. The free event will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CST and will help college-bound students and their families apply for financial aid. College Goal Sunday programs provide assistance to students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships and federal loans at most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide.
DYER, Ind. – Rheumatologist Ailia Ali, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer. Dr. Ali earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Health Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. and her fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Chicago School of Medicine in Chicago. Her clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis and integrative medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Ali is fluent in Urdu. Dr. Ali is accepting new patients at Franciscan
Early voting is taking place now through Monday November 3rd, according to the Town of Chesterton. Voters may vote at either location. Early voting locations: Duneland School Corporation - Trojan Learning Center Annex 411 S 5th St Chesterton, IN 46304 Located across the street from the pickleball courts and baseball field. Porter County Administration Building 155 Indiana Ave Valparaiso, IN 46304 Hours for both locations: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday November 3rd: 8:30 AM - Noon
Franciscan Health released the following statement on the demolition on portions of the former Franciscan Health Crown Point Campus: Demolition is slated to begin as early as next week on portions of the former Franciscan Health Crown Point campus as part of the overall transformation project.As originally announced in early July, the former bed tower and a portion of the first floor of the main hospital building are slated for demolition by Tonn and Blank Construction. Contractors on site will limit their work to daytime hours and employ dust control measures as work is underway.The partial demolition is just one
Stop by the Holiday Market at St. Maria Goretti Parish, inside Goretti Hall at 500 Northgate Drive in Dyer with Hospice of the Calumet on Saturday November 8th from 9:30am-4pm. For more information call 219-779-8081. #wims
The La Porte County Family YMCA will host offer free heart-healthy nutrition education seminars for the whole community. The YMCA says those attending will learn how to make smart food choices that support your heart, manage cholesterol, and boost overall wellness. The YMCA says these seminars are perfect for anyone looking to improve heart health through nutrition, build sustainable healthy habits, and make informed choices for you and your family. The seminars will be at Michigan City Elston- Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. and at La Porte - Nov. 21- Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. The seminars are free for
The City of Valparaiso says if your neighborhood isn’t on the Valparaiso Neighborhood Map, they encourage you to send a representative to their next Neighborhood Workshop, Nov. 5, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Park Welter Room, 1155 W. Sheffield. This session will feature a panel of neighborhood leaders sharing why they got involved, stories of success and key lessons they’ve learned along the way. They'll also provide an overview of how to start a successful neighborhood group and connect with city resources that can help - including neighborhood grants of up to $20,000. RSVP to Community Engagement Director
In Portage there will be an emergency sewer repair at Blake and Concord Road from Oct. 27 - Oct. 31. See the statement below for more information.
Michigan City Police say they engaged in a pursuit of a fleeing vehicle at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The incident concluded near U.S. 20 and North 200 East. Police say no civilians were harmed. MCPD says the investigation is ongoing, and additional information will be shared when available.
Check out The Barker Mansion -Mansion After Hours: Gothic Tales in the Gloaming October 29 | 6:00 PM Step into the shadows of the Barker Mansion for a chilling evening of dramatic readings spanning 200 years of Gothic literature. Presenter Grant Fitch brings to life the haunting paranoia of The Tell-Tale Heart, the eerie twist of The Monkey’s Paw, and other works by masters such as Poe, Lovecraft and Hitchcock. A spine-tingling evening not for the faint of heart. For more information and tickets visit www.barkermansion.org or 219.873.1520. Newly Extended Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm, Friday 10:00am-6:00pm.
The Porter County Sheriff’s Office says they have received information that family and friends of recently arrested people are getting telephone calls from supposed Law Enforcement to come to various businesses to pay a bond and also to pay a fee via an electronic payment for an ankle monitor. “This is a complete scam - please spread the word! If something doesn’t seem right it most likely isn’t,” PCSO said. “Our Department members will not call you for a bond, fee, ankle monitors, or any payment to avoid an arrest. When in doubt hang up and call our Department direct.
Michigan City, IN – October 23, 2025 – Parents, friends, teachers, and other supporters filled the Michigan City High School auditorium on Wednesday, October 22, as 44 juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society. NHS President Ana’Leesa Toney led the induction ceremony, which also involved 33 MCHS seniors who were inducted as members last year. The event featured remarks from Michigan City Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Wendel McCollum, MCHS Principal Dr. Mo Mroueh, and NHS sponsor Kristen Freitag. NHS Vice President Makenna Nowatzke and Secretary Riley Emshwiller-Sowards introduced the student speakers, who addressed the four pillars of
Concord Avenue between Blake Road and Brown Street is closed to traffic through Oct. 31 (weather permitting) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for NIPSCO pole replacement. See the detour route on the photo provided.
Franciscan Health is having a "Baby Shower" on Saturday October 25th in Michigan City. Join us for a baby shower celebrating your journey of learning and personal growth as a mom-to-be! Check out their website at www.FranciscanHealth.org FREE EVENT! CALL TO REGISTER (800) 931-3322 FRANCISCAN HEALTH MICHIGAN CITY 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN Maria Theresia Conference Room (across from the cafeteria on the first floor) FREE EVENT BUFFET BREAKFAST PRIZES GIFTS SATURDAY OCT 25 10AM TO 12NOON • Info & Education • Car Seat Safety • Prenatal Care • Safe Sleep • Community Resources • Tours of the Family
Two crashes occurred on I-94 in the early evening Thursday in Michigan City, according to the Indiana State Police. At 6:11 p.m. police said there was a crash on I-94 eastbound at the 38 mile marker, which is one mile west of US 20 and 6 miles east of U.S. 421. Police said it was a multi-vehicle crash involving a rolled over semi in the median. All lanes were blocked. Early reports were that there were injuries and at least one person was trapped in their vehicle. At 6:43 p.m. the Indiana State Police reported that a second crash that
Press Release, Berrien County Sheriff’s Office: BERRIEN COUNTY, MI — On October 22, 2025, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Pokagon Band Tribal Police Department, Michigan City Police Department, and the Michigan State Police Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET-West), conducted a targeted human trafficking and sex trafficking enforcement operation in Berrien County. This multi-agency effort focused on identifying traffickers and locating and assisting victims of trafficking. During this operation, 15 arrests were made for sex exploitation related crimes and also one arrest for outstanding warrants were made as part of the ongoing initiative to combat human trafficking and
In Lake County, there are overnight closures on I-94 at U.S. 6/State Road 51. The inside lanes of I-94 are closed in each direction between Clay Street and the Indiana Toll Road during the overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, Oct. 24. A crane will be constructed in the median work zone for pile driving activities, which will begin on or after Monday, Oct. 27. Additional impacts to traffic are planned as bridge demolition and construction activities take place and will be communicated in advance. Construction on the southbound U.S. 6/State Road 51 bridge is expected
A Chesterton resident was defrauded when looking to purchase a puppy in an online transaction, according to the Chesterton Police and the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. The Town of Chesterton made the following statement on their Facebook page earlier this week: According to the CPD, on Monday, Oct. 20, the resident advised that, in the belief that she was dealing with “a reputable breeder” whom she’d found on Facebook, she made a down payment of $100 to a person identifying himself as “Moon Daniel,” with an address in Evansville, Ind. “Moon” subsequently told the resident that he’d made arrangements
