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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

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

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

The LaPorte County Junior Leaders will be participating in National 4-H Day of Service on April 27, 1-3pm at the fairgrounds. The Junior leaders will be accepting donations from the community to make baskets of goodies for local rescues and animal shelters.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The LaPorte County Junior Leaders will be participating in National 4-H Day of Service on April 27, 1-3pm at the fairgrounds. The Junior leaders will be accepting donations from the community to make baskets of goodies for local rescues and animal shelters.

Governor Eric J. Holcomb appointed Sue McCloskey to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors today. 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

Valparaiso Police say they have identified a subject involved a theft from Wal-Mart, located at 2400 Morthland Dr. The theft occurred on April 12. Police are still seeking the identification of subjects involved in the theft of Apple electronics from Meijer, located at 405 Porters Vale Blvd. The theft occurred on April 1, at approximately 11:00 p.m.

After the first week of early voting, the Michigan City Mayor’s Office and the Michigan City Police Department have received numerous complaints from residents of voter intimidation and voter harassment at the Michigan City Courthouse.In addition, on April 10, 2019, an individual entered the Michigan City Courthouse, walked past uniformed Sheriff’s Deputies at what is supposed to be a secured entrance, and sat down in the direct vicinity of where voting was taking place and actively campaigned.If you have witnessed or have been subjected to voter intimidation while early voting at the Michigan City Courthouse, you are encouraged to contact

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.

Gov. Eric Holcomb has proclaimed this week, April 8-12, as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Indiana, an important reminder for Hoosiers to watch for potentially devastating pests.Ornamental pear trees, most commonly known as Bradford pears, have been a popular landscaping tree in Indiana for decades.So popular that they are crowding out native Indiana trees.For that reason, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources encourages homeowners and landscapers to avoid planting such trees and to replace them when possible. If you are looking for an alternative flowering tree for Indiana, serviceberry trees, which have similar white blooms in the spring and fruits