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Crews laid asphalt on the U.S. 35 southbound bridge approaches in downtown La Porte. This bridge deck replacement project continues with the goal of having the bridge reopened to full traffic by November.

Yesterday, Crews laid asphalt on the U.S. 35 southbound bridge approaches in downtown La Porte. This bridge deck replacement project continues with the goal of having the bridge reopened to full traffic by November.

The State of Indiana has won a top honor from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) for excellence in service demonstrated by its Unemployment Insurance (UI) program. USDOL presented Indiana with a UI State Performance Program Integrity Excellence Award for being a leader in the large state category, which includes states where employment exceeds 2 million. Officials from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), which administers the UI program, accepted the honor at the recently concluded National Association of State Workforce Agencies’ (NASWA) Workforce Summit and UI Directors’ Conference in Boston. This is the first year USDOL has recognized

A semi lost control Sunday afternoon on I-65 northbound at the 236 mile marker (this approximately four miles south of the Lowell exit) which brought traffic to a stop. Preliminary investigation showed that just before 5 p.m., a Freightliner pulling a box trailer, driven by 49 year old Ronzell Dewyan Forte, of Gardena, California was northbound when he went off the roadway (newly paved road) and could not gain control of his semi. The Freightliner struck the guard rail, then went into the cable barrier, and lastly hit the concrete post for the new overhead sign board. The guard rail

Stop by the 6th Annual UMW FALL Arts & Crafts Show sponsored by the La Porte First United Methodist Church Saturday September 28th from 9am-3pm. The event will be held at the La Porte County Fairgrounds at 2581 W. State Rd. 2, La Porte. For more information call 219-362-2443

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) this fall continued to enroll more first-time freshman students and full-time students. The number of students attending college for the first time went up particularly at PNW’s Westville Campus, which saw a 17 percent increase in new student enrollment. Overall freshman enrollment across both the Westville and Hammond campuses is up about 4 percent compared with fall 2018, and has increased steadily over the past three years

Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to drop to 3.3 percent for August and remains lower than the national rate of 3.7 percent. The last time Indiana's unemployment rate was at 3.3 percent was February 2018. 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 decrease of 2,135 over the previous month. This was a result of a decrease of 4,260 unemployed residents and an increase of 2,125 employed residents. Indiana's total

On Thursday, the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) recognized ten organizations for making their communities a safer and healthier place to live by granting them Automated External Defibrillators (AED) at a community celebration. In an eff ort to further their mission of health and wellness, HFL provided 34 new AED devices that will increase the odds of survival for someone in the LaPorte area who experiences sudden cardiac arrest. The following organizations were recognized at the AED Celebration at Cummings Lodge: The Bride Church, Michigan City, First Baptist Church Kingsbury, La Porte Little Theater, Michigan City Area Schools, New

Parent and community engagement enhanced with new district mobile app The latest news and information from Michigan City Area Schools is now available on smartphones and mobile devices with a new mobile app launched recently. MCAS is partnering with Blackboard to expand its communications outreach with a mobile app that is now available in the online iTunes® and Google Play® app stores for free. The mobile app will offer a constantly updated feed of district news and events with photos and links to the district’s website. Other features include quick access to student grades and attendance, school menus, a tip

Parent and community engagement enhanced with new district mobile app The latest news and information from Michigan City Area Schools is now available on smartphones and mobile devices with a new mobile app launched recently. MCAS is partnering with Blackboard to expand its communications outreach with a mobile app that is now available in the online iTunes® and Google Play® app stores for free. The mobile app will offer a constantly updated feed of district news and events with photos and links to the district’s website. Other features include quick access to student grades and attendance, school menus, a tip

Stop by the 6th Annual UMW FALL Arts & Crafts Show sponsored by the La Porte First United Methodist Church Saturday September 28th from 9am-3pm. The event will be held at the La Porte County Fairgrounds at 2581 W. State Rd. 2, La Porte. For more information call 219-362-2443.

Diabetes Support Group The Diabetes Support Group provides a place to share ideas, experiences, and problems related to diabetes for those with diabetes, as well as their support team. The group meets from 11 a.m. – Noon, the fourth Monday of the month (Oct. 28), in the Heart & Vascular First Floor Conference Room, 901 Lincolnway, La Porte, or from 11 a.m. – Noon, the fourth Tuesday of the month (Oct. 22) in the First Floor Conference Room at Starke Hospital, 102 E. Culver Road, Knox. Contact 219-326-2478 for details. Parkinson’s Support Group Supporting those with Parkinson’s disease, their families,

Diabetes Support Group The Diabetes Support Group provides a place to share ideas, experiences, and problems related to diabetes for those with diabetes, as well as their support team. The group meets from 11 a.m. – Noon, the fourth Monday of the month (Oct. 28), in the Heart & Vascular First Floor Conference Room, 901 Lincolnway, La Porte, or from 11 a.m. – Noon, the fourth Tuesday of the month (Oct. 22) in the First Floor Conference Room at Starke Hospital, 102 E. Culver Road, Knox. Contact 219-326-2478 for details. Parkinson’s Support Group Supporting those with Parkinson’s disease, their families,

Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA) presented its first Shining Star Award to Clarence Hulse, Executive Director, Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. The Shining Star Award was created to highlight professionals in economic development that are creative and committed to professional economic development in Indiana and have a track record of significant accomplishment. Hulse has a track record in two Indianan communities, Michigan City and Jeffersonville in creating sustainable solutions for economic issues and has demonstrated his commitment to excellence in the field of community and economic development. Wendy Dant Chesser, Chair of IEDA stated “We are excited about this award,

Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA) presented its first Shining Star Award to Clarence Hulse, Executive Director, Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. The Shining Star Award was created to highlight professionals in economic development that are creative and committed to professional economic development in Indiana and have a track record of significant accomplishment. Hulse has a track record in two Indianan communities, Michigan City and Jeffersonville in creating sustainable solutions for economic issues and has demonstrated his commitment to excellence in the field of community and economic development. Wendy Dant Chesser, Chair of IEDA stated “We are excited about this award,

To accommodate passengers attending Chicago Bears home football games, 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. In addition to our regular service to nearby Museum Campus/11th Street, the following trains will also serve 18th Street Station for all upcoming home games. Please note the addition of an extra eastbound train for the Sept. 29 and Oct. 20 games departing Millennium Station at 7:10p (no Van Buren St. stop; Museum Campus at 7:15p): For a complete look at the schedule check out the South Shore tab

Monday night, Trooper Paul Arnold responded to a single vehicle rollover on I-94 west bound approximately 1/2 mile west of the Michigan/Indiana state line. A Freightliner pulling a box trailer, out of London, Ontario, and loaded with 44,000 pounds of Nutella cocoa spread, was west bound on I-94 when the driver stated a car in front of him “slammed on his brakes”. This caused him to brake hard and steer left, he then lost control and left the roadway, came back across all west bound lanes and struck the concrete median barrier wall head on. This caused the tractor and

According to the Portage Police, during the last ten days, there have been three motor vehicle accidents involving Portage Township School buses, none of which were the fault of the bus drivers.The first occurred on September 6th on Crisman Road. The bus was in the southbound lane and stopped for a passing train. The motorist immediately behind the bus was also stopped, but had fallen asleep and let his foot slip off the brake causing his vehicle to strike the bus from behind. There were no injuries or damage.The second occurred on September 11th on Airport Road. The bus was

According to the Portage Police, during the last ten days, there have been three motor vehicle accidents involving Portage Township School buses, none of which were the fault of the bus drivers.The first occurred on September 6th on Crisman Road. The bus was in the southbound lane and stopped for a passing train. The motorist immediately behind the bus was also stopped, but had fallen asleep and let his foot slip off the brake causing his vehicle to strike the bus from behind. There were no injuries or damage.The second occurred on September 11th on Airport Road. The bus was

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office recently participated in and completed three traffic safety projects. The grant funded projects allowed for additional deputies to work overtime hours to increase traffic safety and public awareness. The three projects, Operation Pullover (OPO) Blitz #99, SAVE and DUI Task Force, produced significant results.OPO Blitz #99 patrols occurred between August 9th and September 2nd. A total of 100 hours was worked by nine deputies. Two-hundred vehicles were stopped that resulted in 57 citations and 205 warnings being issued. Citations were issued for exceeding the posted speed limit, driving while suspended, no seatbelt and open