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Lyme Disease Found in Ticks in a Number of Counties

Indiana health officials are encouraging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites while outdoors as warmer temperatures bring an increase in tick activity across the state. Recent field sampling by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has found adult and immature ticks (nymphs) carrying the bacterium that causes Lyme disease in a number of counties, particularly in the northern, west central, and south central parts of the state. Anyone who becomes ill after finding an attached tick should see a medical provider immediately and alert the provider to the exposure. Tick-borne diseases can be treated with antibiotics, and prompt

April 23rd, 2019|Uncategorized|

Marquette Mother’s Day Flower Sale Order Deadline Approaching

The deadline to place orders for the Marquette Mother's Day Flower Sale is approaching.Orders with payment are due no later than Monday, April 29th. Checks can be made out to Marquette Catholic High School. All credit card orders need to be placed through the main office at 219.873.1325.Browse the assortment available and to begin placing your order at www.marquette-hs.org by going to the Mother’s Day news release and then click on the link provided within the news release. All proceeds will go to the Marquette Capital Campaign, which means donations will be matched.Customers will be able to pick up their orders at

April 23rd, 2019|Local News|

Two Semi Crash on Toll Road

A two semi crash eastbound on the Indiana Toll Road, at the 28.4 mile marker 2 1/2 miles west of the Chesterton exit, on Monday evening had traffic down to one lane for clean-up. Preliminary investigation revealed on Monday afternoon, a 2016 International semi pulling a box trailer, driven by 54 year old Glenn Christy of Valparaiso, was eastbound on the Indiana Toll Road in the right lane when he slowed down for a disabled car that was on the outer shoulder. Christy was changing lanes from the right to the left lane when a 2012 Peterbilt semi pulling a

April 23rd, 2019|Uncategorized|

Michigan City Tree Board Partners with NIPSCO to Give Away Trees

The Michigan City Tree Board will be partnering again with NIPSCO this year to give away some trees to residents of Michigan City at the opening of the Michigan City Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 4.  Please follow this link: https://energysavingtrees.arborday.org/#Home to reserve a 1-gallon or 3-gallon tree.If you order a 1-gallon tree it will be delivered to your address.  If you order a 3-gallon tree you will need to pick it up on May 4th at the Farmers Market or the next day Sunday, May 5th at Beachside Gardens and Gifts, located at 3725 US-12, Michigan City.  (Any that remain by

April 23rd, 2019|Local News|

New ‘Face’ of the Delphi Murder Suspect

Yesterday, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter spoke with members of the Delphi community and interested media to share the change in direction of the Delphi double murder investigation of Abigail (Abby) Williams and Liberty (Libby) German.  This investigation has been ongoing since the discovery of the girls bodies, the early afternoon of February 14, 2017, in a wooded area near the Delphi Historic Trail, about a half mile upstream from the high bridge.Monday, a new sketch of the suspect, appearing to be in his mid-twenties to mid-thirties and believed responsible for the murders of the girls, was shared with

April 23rd, 2019|Local News|

La Porte Police Department Operation Pull Over Announcements

The La Porte City Police Department conducted 79.5 hours of Seat Belt Enforcement patrols from April 1 through April 15. Focus was on the use of Seat Belts and Child Restraint violations.During their patrols, officers wrote at total of 90 citations, 116 warnings and had four arrests.  The citations include 74 for Seatbelt violations, six Other Violations, 6 Driving While Suspended citations, and 4 Speeding violations. The four arrests include two for Habitual Traffic Violations and two for Misdemeanor Driving While Suspended.Operation Pull Over is a traffic safety grant program funded by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and administered

April 23rd, 2019|Local News|

La Porte Police Reminding Public To Use Their Medication Drop Box

The La Porte Police are reminding residents, to not forget about unused and expired medications. The department has a medication drop box located in the front lobby and it can be accessed during normal business hours.LPPD also mentioned that you should not dispose unwanted medications by throwing in the trash or flushing, where it can end up in the groundwater or drinking water supply.

April 23rd, 2019|Local News|

“Cat” Causes Crash, Leads To OWI

A single vehicle crash resulted in the driver being arrested on multiple charges after stating a “cat” may have caused the crash. Investigation by Trooper William Carlson revealed, Thursday evening, at approximately 9:20 p.m., he responded to a single vehicle crash on I-94 east bound to U.S. 20 exit ramp (Porter/Chesterton exit). Twenty-three year old David R. Sutphin, of North Judson, was driving a Saturn when he lost control on the ramp and went into a ditch. His 20-year-old female passenger also from North Judson began to have a medical emergency and responding EMS from Chesterton were able to revive

April 23rd, 2019|Local News|

March Indiana Employment Report

Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.6 percent for March and remains lower than the national rate of 3.8 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana's unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for more than five years. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the labor force.Indiana’s labor force had a net increase of 6,769 over the previous month. This was a result of an increase of

April 22nd, 2019|Local News|

South Shore Line Temporary busing SB-Carroll Ave. May 6-17

The South Shore Line plans to periodically bus passengers between Carroll Ave. and the South Bend Airport while they upgrade track and segments of overhead wire between Michigan City and South Bend. The temporary busing periods will occur at various times throughout the spring/summer, with the first of these periods being scheduled for Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 17, (this includes the weekend of May 11-12). Busing availability at the South Bend Airport will be limited, therefore westbound passengers are encouraged to board at Carroll Ave. Station or other western stations. Bus service to and from Hudson Lake will

April 22nd, 2019|Local News|

Purdue Northwest Summer Experience camp offers taste of college experience

A new summer camp offered by Purdue University Northwest (PNW) gives high school students a taste of the college experience. Taking place July 22-26, the PNW Summer Bridge program is an extraordinary opportunity for rising high school sophomores and juniors to see what college is like and discover pathways to 21st century careers.Through a collaboration between PNW’s Honors College and Office of Concurrent Enrollment Programs students will experience campus life and have an opportunity to stay in one of PNW’s residence halls, with a day camp opportunity also available.During this one week residential program, students will attend courses during the

April 22nd, 2019|Local News|

Fair Oaks Farms Co-Founder Appointed To Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board

Governor Eric J. Holcomb appointed Sue McCloskey to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors on Thursday. Prior to establishing Fair Oaks Farms, McCloskey and her husband ran a successful dairy veterinary consulting practice in southern California before moving to New Mexico to start a 5,000-cow dairy farm. In New Mexico, they created Select Milk Producers, which is currently the fifth largest milk cooperative in the country.In 1999, McCloskey moved to Indiana to create one of the largest dairy farms in the country and simultaneously opened Fair Oaks Farms. She has previously served as the creative director for

April 22nd, 2019|Local News|

Drug Take Back Day April 27th

Saturday April 27th, from 10am-2pm Chesterton Police will be participating in the D.E.A. National Prescription Drug Takeback Day. Officers will be in the parking lot on the south side of Broadway across from the Police Department. They cannot accept liquids, needles, or aerosol cans/inhalers. La Porte County Sheriff’s Office will also be participating. Any citizen with unused or unwanted prescription medications may bring them to the drop-off site in a plastic “Ziploc” style bag. Liquids, needles, prescription pill bottles and illegal narcotics will not be accepted. This event will also be April 27th from 8am to 2pm at La Porte

April 22nd, 2019|Local News|

South Shore Line offers friends ride free weekend to commuters

South Shore Line (SSL) recognizes the continued loyalty of monthly ticket holders and wants to express their gratitude by offering a promotion for monthly ticket holders in early May. Saturday, May 4 through Sunday, May 5, the SSL is offering a “friends ride free” weekend to monthly commuters, inviting one friend to ride free with a commuter who holds a monthly pass. No ticket is required for the friend. The SSL offers other commuter perks, including transit benefit programs, discounts for monthly passes, quiet cars on every rush hour train and onboard Wi-Fi. For more information on train schedules, discounts

April 22nd, 2019|Local News|

March Indiana Employment Report

Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.6 percent for March and remains lower than the national rate of 3.8 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana's unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for more than five years. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the labor force.Indiana’s labor force had a net increase of 6,769 over the previous month. This was a result of an increase of

April 22nd, 2019|Local News|

La Porte Police Reminding Public To Use Their Medication Drop Box

The La Porte Police are reminding residents, to not forget unused/ expired medications. The La Porte Police Department has a medication drop box located in the front lobby and it can be accessed during normal business hours.LPPD also mentioned that you should not dispose unwanted medications by throwing in the trash or flushing, where it can end up in the groundwater or drinking water supply.

April 22nd, 2019|Local News|

“Cat” Causes Crash, Leads To OWI

A single vehicle crash resulted in the driver being arrested on multiple charges after stating a “cat” may have caused the crash.Investigation by Trooper William Carlson revealed, Thursday evening, at approximately 9:20 p.m., he responded to a single vehicle crash on I-94 east bound to U.S. 20 exit ramp (Porter/Chesterton exit).  Twenty-three year old David R. Sutphin, of North Judson, was driving a Saturn when he lost control on the ramp and went into a ditch. His 20-year-old female passenger also from North Judson began to have a medical emergency and responding EMS from Chesterton were able to revive her.

April 21st, 2019|Local News|

Trout season on inland streams opens April 27

Thousands of stocked trout will be available to Indiana anglers on opening day of inland stream trout fishing on Saturday, April 27. In order to protect stocked trout, certain streams are closed to all fishing from April 15 until opening day. In addition, some sections of streams are designated as year-round “catch and release only,” and “artificial lures or flies only.” The DNR will have stocked 23,425 rainbow trout in 17 streams covering 12 counties for the opener. The stocked trout come from Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station near Howe in LaGrange County and average roughly 11 inches in length.

April 21st, 2019|Local News|

March Indiana Employment Report

Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.6 percent for March and remains lower than the national rate of 3.8 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana's unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for more than five years. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the labor force. Indiana’s labor force had a net increase of 6,769 over the previous month. This was a result of an increase

April 21st, 2019|Local News|
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