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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

U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced that 35-year-old Adrian Romero Antunez, a Mexican national in the United States on a tourist visa, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Romero Antunez was the final defendant to plead guilty in a transnational and interstate cocaine ring that centered around New Buffalo, Michigan resident 33-year-old Ivan Huerta Hernandez. Through conduits in Mexico, Huerta Hernandez was supplied by sources located in Chicago, including Romero Antunez. Huerta Hernandez then distributed cocaine to dealers in West Michigan and Northern Indiana. On the morning of November 3, 2021, approximately 90 federal, state,

The Town of Chesterton is reporting that the Town Council has pledged a donation of police and fire protection for the annual “Fireworks on the Lakefront” event.  The Town of Chesterton said that, “in the past the Duneland Chamber of Commerce has asked each of the Tri-Towns to contribute $2,500 in cash toward the expense of holding the annual Fireworks on the Lakefront event, as well as $2,500 in in-kind service, that is, police and fire protection. The Town said that "this year, however, the Chamber has no need for cash, as its president, Maura Mundell, told the Chesterton Town

A Portage man was arrested Tuesday for child pornography possession, Indiana State Police announced.  Members of the Indiana State Police Cyber Crimes Unit and the Lowell Post All Crimes Policing Team (ACP) served a search warrant in the 2400 block of Monnier Street in Portage.  As a result, 24 year-old Patrick J. O. Alaniz, of Portage was arrested.  Police say the arrest was the result of an extensive investigation conducted by detectives from the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.  The investigation began after a cyber tip was received in September 2021 from the National Center for

Michigan City Area Schools has updated sites for the Summer Food Service. Knapp Elementary was added. Lake Hills breakfast time was changed to 8:00 - 8:45 am Under the Enrolled Sites: Madeline Smrt Center breakfast times were changed to: Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. (8:45 – 9:15 a.m. June 13-June 17). Those changes have been made to the information below. Michigan City Area Schools has announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled