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Portage Police Chief Mike Candiano issued the following statement regarding an injury that happened to a 16-year-old female at Founder's Square Park: "On May 31st at approximately 8:04 pm, Portage Police and Portage Fire were dispatched to Founder’s Square park for a “16 year old female, who fell off a piece of playground equipment”. PPD Officers arrived on scene and spoke with several witnesses who stated the female was going too fast on a circular swing and fell off. The witnesses stated they did not observe any deliberate “nefarious” acts and felt it was an accident. The female was in

Michigan City Area Schools will host Kindergarten Enrollment Day on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the MCAS Administration Building (408 S Carroll Ave). This event offers families a convenient location to complete the enrollment process for incoming kindergarten students. During the event, families will have the opportunity to sign up for kindergarten, submit required documents, receive assistance with school placement, and connect with school staff for additional support. MCAS says to please remember to bring the following documents: parent/guardian’s ID, proof of residency, emergency contact information, and any legal paperwork (if applicable). If you

The Michigan City Fire Department responded to two structure fires Monday night and Tuesday morning. One fire was at Faith City Church, 1314 S Woodland Ave., at 11:05 Monday night. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke and fire. They initiated an aggressive fire attack. Due to fire conditions, firefighters were required to force entry to gain access to the structure and extinguish the fire. At the time of the incident, no occupants were inside the building, and no injuries have been reported. As a result of the fire, the structure has sustained significant damage and has been deemed unsafe for

News Release, Northern Indiana Public Service Company: MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – June is National Safety Month and Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is sharing an important reminder for its customers: when planning and carrying out home improvement projects that involve electricity and natural gas equipment and lines, don’t do it yourself (don’t DIY)! “When it comes to installing natural gas appliances or updating your home’s electrical system, safety should come first,” said Vince Parisi, NIPSCO President and Chief Operating Officer. “We encourage customers to hire a qualified professional to ensure everything is done correctly and up to code.” Here is

The Starke County Sheriff’s Office is reminding citizens about the importance of recognizing scam calls. The Sheriff's Office says they are seeing an influx of calls where individuals are told they must make payments using accounts or cards such as Chime, Green Dot, PayPal, gift cards, or other electronic payment methods. "Please remember: the Sheriff’s Office will never contact you by phone and demand payment for any reason, including incarcerated individuals, warrants, sex offender registry matters, or any other law enforcement issue," the Sheriff's Office said on their Facebook page. "Never provide personal or financial information over the phone. Scammers

Today Sunny, with a high near 68.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 57.   Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 74.   Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60.   Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

This summer, Indiana students ages 18 and younger will have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at close to 1,000 locations statewide through the 2026 Summer Food Service Program. Households can find information about the meal types served and days of the week when meals are offered by using the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Meals Site Finder or the Indiana Department of Education’s Searchable Meal Site Locator . These site maps will continue to be updated throughout the summer. Families can also call the USDA’s National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273), or text “Summer Meals”

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The City of Michigan City invites residents to attend a Community Trash Roundtable on Tuesday, June 9, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 E. Michigan Blvd. The roundtable will provide an opportunity for residents to voice concerns, ask questions, and participate in a community discussion regarding trash collection services and related issues affecting neighborhoods throughout Michigan City. City officials and representatives from the Michigan City Refuse Department will be present to listen to feedback, address concerns, and discuss upcoming solutions aimed at improving service and communication. “This conversation is an

On May 30, at approximately 12:05 a.m., an Indiana State Police trooper was conducting speed enforcement on Interstate 94 near the Burns Harbor exit when a Mercedes SUV was observed traveling 90 miles per hour. The trooper initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle; however, after the Mercedes initially came to a complete stop, the driver fled the scene at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle accelerated to approximately 130 miles per hour while continuing eastbound on I‑94. The vehicle then entered an active construction zone beginning at the 29 mile-marker, which is 3 miles east of the

Thursday, June 4, 2026 – St. Joseph County 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN  46601 *This distribution is sponsored by Costco and will serve 150 households.   Friday, June 5, 2026 – Elkhart County 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: New Hope United Methodist Church, 28765 County Road 4, Elkhart, IN 46514 *This distribution is sponsored by Morgan Stanley and will serve 150 households.   Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – St. Joseph County 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET *While supplies

A Night of Comedy and Music with The Amazing Amico Bros is coming to Burn 'Em Brewing in Michigan City this Thursday June 4th   The Amazing Amico Bros World Tour featuring #zacamico and #CrackAmico kicks off the first leg of the tour on Thursday, June 4 at Burn 'Em Brewing!!   ⏰ 8:00 PM Central, Doors @ 7:30 🎟️: General Admission- $20, VIP Priority Plus- $25 🎟️🔗: Link in the Facebook event or on The Drop Comedy Club website 🌎 VIP Priority Plus ticket holders each receive a high res 8.5 x 11 print of this flyer and will

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 75. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 79.

For the sixth consecutive year, all seven elementary schools in the La Porte Community School Corporation have been recognized as 2025–26 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished Schools for STEM curriculum and career readiness. Joining them for the first time this year is Kesling Intermediate Campus, recognized for its PLTW Gateway program. PLTW is a national nonprofit organization that creates transformative learning experiences for millions of PreK-12 students and teachers across the U.S., helping every child in every grade develop the skills and confidence to succeed in STEM. The Distinguished School honor is awarded to a select number of schools

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) and the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation are proud to present the 13th annual LOK Young Artists Expo on Friday, June 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. (Central) at LCA as part of their free First Friday programming. This celebratory evening of creativity brings together 50 talented young artists from 14 regional communities, as well as many performers and arts education partners.   The works of the 50 young artists, ages 7 to 18, were selected through a personalized portfolio review with LCA’s Education Director, Nelsy Marcano. Their

NIPSCO Helps Customers Prepare for Higher Summer Electricity UseResources, tools, tips and events support customers ahead of the cooling season MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – As summer temperatures rise across northern Indiana and customers rely more on electricity to cool their homes, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), is taking proactive steps to help customers understand how higher summer energy use can affect their electric bills and what they can do to manage usage and costs during the cooling season. “We want customers to feel informed and supported as we move into the summer months,” said Vince Parisi, NIPSCO President and

SOUTH BEND –  Pamela McDonald, 41 years old, of Knox, Starke County, Indiana, was recently sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to wire fraud, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred.  McDonald was sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to pay $21,280.42 in restitution. According to documents in the case, Pamela McDonald worked as the “jail matron” at the Starke County Jail. Her duties included paying invoices with funds from the jail commissary account. She devised a scheme to unjustly enrich herself by depositing commissary funds into her personal PayPal account

Last night at approximately 10:00 PM, deputies responded to the area of CR 1000 North near CR 850 East reference a single-vehicle crash. The initial on-scene investigation completed by Deputy Matt Buell and assisting deputies determined the following: The crash scene was located several hundred feet east of CR 850 East on CR 1000 North. A black 2012 GMC Acadia had been traveling east on CR 1000 North. The vehicle crossed left of center, traveled across the westbound lane of travel, and left the north side of the roadway. The vehicle then struck two trees prior to coming to rest.

In La Porte County, traffic has switched to the outside lanes in each direction between C.R. 250 E and C.R. 500 E. Work is being conducted in the inside lanes and center turn lane/median area through around June 12. Traffic will also switch to the outside lanes so that work can occur in the inside lanes and median between U.S. 35 and C.R. 400 W on or after Thursday, June 4. This work is scheduled for approximately 10 days. Work is scheduled to begin on U.S. 20 between Fail Rd and C.R. 250 E on or after Monday, June 8.

Here is the latest from OTT Haverstock Funeral Chapel in Michigan City regarding-Darrell Y. Cleek and Dale M. Kilgore ************************************************************************** Darrell Y. Cleek, 77, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:11 pm in his home. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements. Contributions may be made to the family of Darrell Cleek, c/o Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360. To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our web site at www.otthaverstock.com. ****************************************************** Dale M.

Today-Sunny, with a high near 74. Tonight-Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Monday-Sunny, with a high near 74. Monday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Tuesday-Sunny, with a high near 77.