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On Wednesday, NIPSCO submitted a request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to adjust its base natural gas rates. NIPSCO sys the proposed increase will undergo a thorough regulatory review process, including the opportunity for public input. If approved by the IURC, it is anticipated that the new gas rates would be phased in over two steps. The first phase would go into effect no earlier than September 1, 2022. “Maintaining a safe system and ensuring the safety of our customers and communities is ingrained in all facets of the work we do now and it will continue to drive

This Saturday on the South Shore Line, South Bend Transpo will offer free shuttle bus service between the South Bend International Airport and Notre Dame Stadium for select trains. Eastbound Train 503 arrives at the South Bend Airport at 12:10 p.m. ET. Passengers may then board a Transpo shuttle, which will drop off near the Eck Visitors Center/Bookstore on campus. Westbound trains depart South Bend at 5:45 p.m. ET (Tr 508) and at 10:16 p.m. ET (Tr 510). Transpo will stage at the drop-off location on campus and leave at 8:30 p.m. ET to meet Tr 510. For the Bears

In Porter County, the two left lanes of eastbound and westbound I-94 will be closed between State Road 249 and State Road 149 (MM 19-22) from approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday, to 6 a.m. Thursday. The night time lane closures are necessary to complete joint construction at the bridges over Salt Creek.

Northwest Health is welcoming two new primary care physicians. Asma Aziz, M.D., family  medicine, and Sarah Polistico, M.D., pediatrics, have joined Northwest Medical Group and are caring for patients at offices in La Porte.  Dr. Aziz is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She completed a family medicine residency at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan. Her areas of interest include preventive medicine, women’s health, chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, geriatric medicine, pediatrics, and wellness and lifestyle management.  Dr. Polistico completed her pediatric residency at both Makati Medical Center in Manila, Philippines and St. Barnabas Hospital in

The 2021 Stuff A Bus effort secured great results for the MC Salvation Army food pantry. Resulting in 9,480 pounds of donated non-perishable food/hygiene items, 519 meat vouchers (valued at $5 each), and $309.10 in cash donations. In spite of a few lingering obstacles from the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Saturday’s STUFF A BUS event was a success, according to Dorene Martinson, Marketing Director for First Trust Credit Union. First Trust has the lead role of organizing this event every year, and this year was a huge comeback year compared to last year’s event. “I’m pleased with the results we achieved this

Michigan City Police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred on Saturday and Monday.  On Sept. 25, at around 9 p.m. Michigan City Police Department was dispatched to Wendy’s located on Franklin St in reference to an armed robbery in progress. Officers responded to the area immediately and spoke to witnesses involved. Preliminary investigation indicated that the suspect had entered Wendy’s with a firearm demanding money from employees and fled on foot prior to officer’s arrival. Officers determined that the suspect had fled west on foot. Police said on Monday that detectives continue to interview witnesses, attempt to identify any

Michigan City Police Chief Dion Campbell announced Tuesday that the Michigan City Police Department received the “Patriot Award” from the ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve). Chief Campbell was nominated by Corporal Michael C. Elkins, a 10-year veteran of the Michigan City Police Department and Supervisor on Uniform Patrol Shift 2. The award is presented to supervisors who support their employees involved in the National Guard or Reserves. It reflects a wide range of measures, including flexible scheduling, time off, and compensation. Corporal Elkins has dedicated 19 years of service to the National Guard and currently holds the

There will be overnight lane closures on eastbound I-80/94 near State Road 912/Cline Ave (MM 2.2-5.7) from 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 28 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, September 29. The left lane will be closed after 8 p.m., two left lanes will be closed after 10 p.m., and the three left lanes will be closed between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. If needed, this schedule will be repeated from approximately 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 29 to 5 a.m. Thursday, September 30. These lane closures will be to set up the new traffic configuration for the sixth and final phase of the

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will have several upcoming mobile food distributions in LaPorte County. The following is a list of upcoming distributions: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 10 a.m. – Noon CT WHERE: First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN 46350 *This distribution is provided by Morgan Stanley Move for Meals and will serve up to 300 households. Wednesday, October 13, 2021 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. CT WHERE: HealthLinc, 710 Franklin Street #200, Michigan City, IN 46360 *This distribution is provided by HealthLinc and will serve up to 200 households. Monday, October 18, 2021 10 a.m.

Horizon Bank is pleased to announce the recent donation of $3,000 to Samaritan Counseling Centers, Inc., a non-profit organization that has faithfully provided personalized mental healthcare to individuals across the community for four decades. Samaritan Counseling Centers’ team of a dozen therapists work with patients who are facing a wide range of personal mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and more. The Center provides the full spectrum of mental health services to patients, including anxiety therapy, family therapy, child therapy, depression therapy, psychotherapy, and interventions. “The services that Samaritan Counseling Centers provides its patients, many of whom are in extremely dire situations with a limited ability

PORTAGE, Ind. - Lake Michigan beaches nearby are closed due to a large chemical discharge into the water by US Steel Plant Mike Lorber will be joining Ric G. Federighi tomorrow at 8:10am to talk about this in more detail.

For this week’s “Felon Friday” post on their Facebook page, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking 38-year-old John R. Skomac Jr., aka JR. who is wanted for two counts of Burglary, each count a Level 5 Felony. If you know the whereabouts of Skomac, you are encouraged to provide your anonymous tips to Sergeant Brett Swanson of the Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (FAST). Sergeant Swanson can be reached by texting or calling (219) 363-9623.

Thursday night a group of about 50 people gathered at the Michiana Humane Society to recognize Remember Me Thursday. And an amazing thing happened.   A rainbow appeared stretching horizon to horizon above the shelter. The Rainbow Bridge? It's a real thing. Remember Me Thursday can be an incredibly moving event for people who have recently lost a beloved pet.   Some people have attended each of the eight years, bringing back memories of all they've loved. As the sun set on over 400 luminarias, each dedicated to a pet or shelter animal that has left us, they stood in

Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, everyone in northern Indiana’s 219 and 574 telephone area codes will be required to use 10 digits, rather than seven, to make local phone calls. (For example, callers should start dialing “219-555-5555” or “574-555-5555” instead of “555-5555.”) Local calls made with seven digits will still work until the end of the permissive dialing period on Oct. 24, 2021, which was established to allow everyone time to adjust to the new dialing pattern and to make any required system changes before 10-digit dialing becomes mandatory for local calls. This six-month transition period started in April.

The annual La Porte Fire Department Open House will be Saturday Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This gives the public the chance to get to know the firefighters.  The fire department encourages attendees to bring the kids and check out Station 1 located at 809 W. 18th St. Those attending will get a free lunch, tour the station, check out the EDITH House and watch an extrication demonstration by the firefighters. No RSVP is necessary.

To accommodate passengers attending the Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin football game at 11 a.m. CT Saturday at Soldier Field, the South Shore Line plans to stop select trains at Metra’s 18th Street Station, which connects passengers directly to the Soldier Field entrance via a pedestrian walkway. As 18th Street Station is not a regularly scheduled stop, SSL passengers utilizing 18th St. for this game should purchase tickets for Museum Campus/11th Street. Train seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Passengers are encouraged to arrive early at boarding stations. As a reminder, masks are required in all SSL stations and