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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

With the leaves falling from the trees and sleet and snow just around the corner, LaPorte area residents can breathe a small sigh of relief today. That’s because LaPorte Mayor Tom Dermody and construction company F.H. Paschen declared the half-way point on the U.S. 35 Pavement Replacement and Outfall Utilities Project that stretches from Boyd Boulevard to S.R. 2 in the City of La Porte and LaPorte County. The two-and-a-half-mile long project, managed by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) represents a collaborative effort between state, city and federal stakeholders and the community. With construction underway since early 2024, the

Unity Foundation of La Porte County is pleased to recognize 10 local high school seniors as La Porte County finalists for the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Two of the finalists will be selected as 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. The two scholars will each receive a full-tuition scholarship to pursue a baccalaureate degree at any accredited public or private Indiana college or university and an annual book and equipment stipend. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program has provided approximately $6 million in tuition and book stipends to benefit 76 La Porte County students since 1998. “This year’s finalists are

One person died following a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Lake County. According to the Indiana State Police, at around 10:45 a.m., troopers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 eastbound near the 6.4 mile-marker, located about 1.4 miles east of Cline Avenue in Gary. The initial investigation revealed that a white sedan was changing lanes in front of a semi tractor trailer while driving eastbound on I-80. The rear left side of the white sedan made contact with the front right side of the semi during the lane change. This collision caused the white sedan to spin all the