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The American Red Cross says blood supply is at historically low levels and it continues to decline. The Red Cross says if more donors don’t come out to give, hospitals may be forced to delay care to patients relying on blood transfusion. In thanks, the Red Cross says all who come to give through Jan. 2 will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. Those who come to give in January will automatically be entered for a chance to win a getaway to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles and will also be automatically entered to win

Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) is welcoming Samantha Bean as their new marketing manager. Samantha is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, where she double majored in journalism and communications. Most recently a member of Franciscan Health’s marketing department, she brings 10 years of marketing and communications experience to LCA. Lubeznik says that with a strong background in graphic design, writing, public relations and project management, Samantha will give a fresh approach to interactions with local communities; marketing exhibitions, education and events; and LCA’s branding. In addition, she will oversee the efforts of the front desk and Gallery Shop

Mayor Duane Perry of Michigan City made an executive order Wednesday to adjust salaried positions biweekly wages of salaried city employees to reflect the 27 pay periods for the city for 2021. According to the order, wages for salaried positions were originally calculated based on 26 pay periods as opposed to the 27 actual pay periods. The bottom of the order states that "1 I.C. 36-4-7-3 only applies to appointive officers, deputies, and employee of the city. I.C. 36-4-7-2(c) states that "the compensation of an elected city officer may not be changed in year for which it is fixed...," thus,

From the Long Beach Police Department: The Long Beach Police Department during the year-end Holiday luncheon honored two Deputies for their exceptional Life Saving efforts this year. Deputy Marshal Tobin “Toby” Babcock and Deputy Marshal Jason Yagelski were presented with “Life Saving Awards” for the below incidents. On Tuesday April 27, 2021 at approximately 4:22 am Deputy Marshal Jason Yagelski responded to the 3500 block of West 1000 North in Springfield Township to assist the LaPorte County Sheriff's Department with a drug overdose. Just prior to his arrival the LaPorte County E-911 Dispatcher advised that the unresponsive male was now

Annette Loeffler has been named the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) Outstanding Partner of the Year, the La Porte City Council announced Monday night at their meeting. Annette began her time with the City in 1991 and other than four years in the middle, she has worked with the City ever since. The City of La Porte stated, “She is lovingly called “The Glue,” as she truly is what holds this team, administration and city together. Her institutional knowledge and can-do attitude make her an invaluable asset to both in her role and to this community, and we are

The Michigan City Transit Department will be closed on Christmas Eve this Friday and Christmas Day this Saturday. They will resume their regular schedule on Monday. They will also be closed on Friday for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day and will resume on Monday, Jan. 2.

Monday the Great Lakes Fire Management Zone, based at Indiana Dunes National Park, received a new piece of equipment for their firefighting fleet. This new engine is one of 8 new Wildland fire engines recently delivered to the U.S. Department of the Interior. Fire staff received a new Type 3 Wildland fire engine. The off-road capable engine built on a Freightliner Trucks chassis has an 800 gallon water tank with a Waterous Class A firefighting foam system and an eDarley.com fire pump. The new engine, designated Engine, replaces a 2008 Type 3 engine. The new engine carries more water in

Indiana state police say a cattle hauler crash Monday caused gridlocks on westbound I-80/94 in Lake County. Police say a tractor trailer was attempting to enter the westbound lanes of I-80 from the Indiana Toll Road (I-90) Monday afternoon at around 4:30 p.m. when the crash occured. Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver entered the curve at a speed too fast and lost control of the truck. The truck, operated by Kash Livestock Express LLC, and trailer then entered the westbound lanes of I-80/94 where it rolled over. The vehicle rolled into the path of a van which resulted in

Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) has increased fees for hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for the first time since 2006. Commercial license fees also increase, some for the first time since the 1980s. The increases will be applied to personal licenses starting with the 2022-2023 license year (April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023) that will go on sale in January. The fee increase does not affect licenses for the remainder of the 2021-2022 license year (April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022), even if those licenses are purchased after Jan. 1. The new fees allow DFW

  Rich Mrozinski, President of The LaPorte County Board of Commissioners released details on the Commissioners' ARP Plan for lump sum Retention Stipends to be paid to employees. Mrozinski attached copy of a Nov. 5 request of Commissioners for Pandemic Pay, which can be seen in the photo along with this story. The County Council is holding a special meeting on Tuesday. A statement from Shaw Friedman, LaPorte County Attorney, which is dated December 16, 2021, was released and states the following: “I want to emphasize for the record as I did at last night’s County Commission meeting that thanks

Two people were arrested after a police pursuit Thursday afternoon in La Porte. Trooper Jacob Raupp observed a Ford Taurus traveling 80 m.p.h. At around 3:20 p.m. on State Road 2 east of La Porte. Raupp caught up to the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on it, however, as the officer exited his patrol vehicle and walked towards the Taurus, the driver sped away and drove westbound towards La Porte. The trooper then called out a vehicle pursuit and followed the vehicle as it fled. The suspect attempted to turn onto Clay St. from SR 2 in downtown La

Michiana Humane Society says they’ve had a full house all year and as soon as a pet is adopted, they fill the empty kennel with a new pet. The shelter says to help homeless pets when they have no room, they call on their network of foster families and partner rescues. Friday, their Shelter Manager, Karen, and Rescue Coordinator, Brianne, spent the morning coordinating the transfer of 15 kittens. Luckily, their colleagues at Pet Refuge had the available space. Michiana Humane Society says they are optimistic they will find new homes quickly while they're still kittens. Senior Shar Pei, Clyde,

Four alumni of Michigan City High School returned to MCHS on Thursday to share their college experience, advice, wisdom, and tips with another generation of Wolves – specifically speaking with juniors and seniors in the MCHS Early College Program. All four of the guest speakers were once enrolled in the Early College Program, which focuses on preparing MCHS students for college and careers through personal attention and classes that result in both high school and college credits. More information about Michigan City High School’s Early College program is available by visiting www.EducateMC.net/earlycollege.

Drop $20 on the 20th The mayors from Michigan City and La Porte will battle it out on Monday as they compete for the title of “Bell Ringing Champion,” and raise funds for The Salvation Army in their respective cities. On Dec. 20, Mayor Duane Parry of Michigan City will be ringing a bell at Al’s Supermarket, 3535 Franklin St., from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. to raise money for The Salvation Army of Michigan City. Meanwhile, Mayor Tom Dermody of La Porte will be ringing at Kroger, 55 Pine Lake Ave., for The Salvation Army of La Porte from

As another year comes to an end, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Northwest Indiana Top of mind for me is a thank you to the outstanding members of our team across Northwest Health. They are the foundation of our ability to deliver safe, quality healthcare and they continue going above and beyond in this second year of the pandemic. They attend to the ebb and flow of patient surges and adjust to ever-changing guidelines. Currently, our hospitals are experiencing the largest surge of COVID-19 patients to date. And our team members are there for our communities, delivering