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As Independence Day approaches, City of La Porte Fire Chief Andy Snyder is reminding residents to be mindful of the city's fireworks code. The City of La Porte's municipal code states that consumer fireworks may be discharged within the city limits on the following dates and times: June 28 through July 3, 5 to 11 p.m.; July 4, 10 a.m. to midnight; and July 5 through July 9, 5 to 11 p.m. Snyder said violators could be penalized with a fine of up to $300.

Women struggled to formally serve their country in the American Revolutionary War. They were forbidden to serve, but did so against the law. The existence of women was even suppressed by General Washington himself. However, as women followed the Army for shelter and other basic necessities they were equally important to the army. During the Civil War women once again served. Like the American Revolutionary War they served in support roles and served in combat even though both the Union and the Confederate armies prohibited it. Women in combat had to dress like men and change their names. The Spanish-American

The Department of Natural Resources, the Town of Burns Harbor and the City of Portage announced the opening of a newly completed segment of the Marquette Greenway in Burns Harbor. An upcoming Portage project will extend the trail west through a portion of Indiana Dunes National Park. The 1.5-mile asphalt multi-use trail in Burns Harbor was made possible with funding from a Next Level Trails (NLT) grant, covering approximately 70 percent of the total cost. The project helps close a gap in the Marquette Greenway system, a planned 50-mile multi-state trail that would connect Chicago to New Buffalo, Michigan along

Director of Community Development and Planning Tom Casey announced his resignation today, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.   Casey, who was hired at the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, will end his time with the city on June 17.   "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the city, and I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked with Mayor Dermody and the rest of the leadership team," Casey said. "It was extremely rewarding to have a role in implementing the city's rebranding program and get to work with partners like the Healthcare Foundation to

westbound Tr 18, Tr 118 & Tr 20 and eastbound Tr 9, Tr 109 & Tr 11 will operate regular train service and will not be bused to stations today, June 7, 2021. Midday busing to stations located between Carroll Ave and Gary/Chicago Airport (Clark Rd) is expected to resume as scheduled tomorrow, June 8. The South Shore Line advises that passengers on the following trains will be bused to stations located between Carroll Ave. and Gary Metro Center effective Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 11.  Weekday Westbound: Tr 116 (arrives 12:39p @ Millennium); Tr 18 (2:14p @ Millennium);

As we enter into summer and enjoy our cookouts, gatherings and celebrations. MCPD would like to remind everyone that fireworks can only be discharged by persons 18+ years old and only during set dates and times outlined in city ordinance 54-231. Inside of the corporate limits of Michigan City, fireworks can only be discharged on the following dates and times: *June 29th-July 3rd from 5:00 p.m. until 2 hours after sunset *July 4th from 10:00 a.m. until midnight *July 5th-9th from 5:00 p.m. until 2 hours after sunset 10:00 AM *December 31st until 1:00 AM on January 1st Anyone discharging

Indianapolis International Airport to Host Exhibition of Indiana Nature Photography Take scores of talented artists and add in the infinite beauty of nature and an exhibition available to more than 8 million travelers, and you have nothing short of a masterpiece opportunity for art and nature fans. The Arts Council of Indianapolis and The Nature Conservancy in Indiana invite artists to submit photographs and photo-based artworks highlighting the natural beauty of Indiana, to be selected through a competition format for consideration for display at the Indianapolis International Airport for a three-month period beginning in August 2021. The winning entries will be part

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Jacarra Williams says the best time to reach people is Sunday morning. With that in mind, Franciscan Health officials recently brought information on the COVID-19 vaccines to two Michigan City church congregations. Franciscan Health Michigan City President and CEO Dean Mazzoni and Community Health Improvement Coordinator Nila Williams were joined by Franciscan Health physicians to speak and answer questions at New Hope and at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist churches. Pastor Williams said it’s a necessary conversation and he appreciates time spent by the doctors to answer his congregation’s concerns about the COVID vaccine. “My

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Michigan City, Indiana kicks off the Salvation Army of Michigan City’s 6th annual Donut Eating Contest with a $50,000 check presentation on Friday, June 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fremont Room at Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City. The National Donut Day fundraiser featuring municipal, corporate, non-profit and school leaders vying for top honors in the donut-eating competition follows at 10 a.m. The Blue Chip Casino donation will go to The Salvation Army of Michigan City’s general operations fund. “The Salvation Army of Michigan City will play an important role in bringing back in-person social service programs

Michigan City Police Department Michigan City Fireworks Ordinance to Stay Safe & Stay Healthy.

Eastbound Train 203, departing Millennium Station at 6:10a and arriving at Gary Metro Center at 7:07a, is canceled through June 11. The cancellation is due to ongoing track construction that impacts track availability. Monday, June 14 service for Tr 203 will operate as regularly scheduled. Recommended alternative service during this period includes eastbound Train 205 or Train 207.

It's not too late to sign up your tennis player for summer lessons, held at the newly renovated Bill Reed Tennis Complex in Kesling Park. The program begins the week of June 14. There are several age groups starting from first grade all the way up to adults. Register at the Park Office (250 Pine Lake Avenue) from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at the link provided on the La Porte Park and Recreation Department Facebook page. See the flyer on their Facebook page for additional information or visit www.cityoflaporte.com/434/Tennis.

After shifting away from a large gathering in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be back in- person for 2021, and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is adding a Walk in Porter County. With the addition of this event, there will now be three Walk to End Alzheimer’s locations in Northwest Indiana. “We are grateful for the incredible support we’ve received from this community over the years, and especially in light of the challenges we all faced during the pandemic,” said Katie Rizer, manager, Northwest Indiana Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “Coming together in