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A recent gun drive provided a straightforward, efficient, and easy way to dispose of unwanted and unused guns that will be DESTROYED not allowing collected guns to re-enter circulation. The Michigan City Police Department took in a total of 145 GUNS over a two-day period. After using sponsored funds by Horizon Bank and our Community Outreach Donation Fund to supplement Day #2 the drive ended after three hours. The drive was highly successful, and the Buyback did remove a number of guns from circulation, as guns that are not wanted or are not properly stored can easily fall into the

Get ready for the 21st Annual Michiana Humane Society Spring Fling. This year the theme is "Spring Time in Paris", and it will be held at Traditions Event Center at 2107 Welnetz Road, in Michigan City on Saturday, April 13. There will be cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and live music beginning at 5pm central, dinner by Froehlich's beginning at 6:30pm, and a live auction conducted by Scheerer McCulloch Auctioneers at 8pm. More information will be coming soon atwww.michianahumanesociety.org, and other sources, so keep an eye open within the next few weeks for this exciting and fun event. All proceeds benefit the

As former Members of Congress and elected officers are using their former positions to lobby Congress, Friday U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) are introducing the Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust (BLAST) Act. Scott said the bill “imposes a permanent ban on members of Congress becoming lobbyists.” This legislation is a companion bill to legislation introduced by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN-9), H.R.1145.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) will host two public meetings to answer any questions and receive comments about the 2019 State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan lays the foundation to building resilience in the State of Indiana by identifying Indiana's greatest risks for disasters and creating strategies to mitigate these risks. This plan is required to be updated every five years by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The public meetings will be held in Indianapolis. The draft plan also will be made available online to the public for review and comment after March 8.

La Porte County Sheriff's Office say they are looking for 33 year old Kristina L. Warren, who uses the aliases of Kristiana Kendall and Heather Czizek, is a wanted person by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office for Forgery, Identity Deception, False Statement and Driving While Suspended. Warren is also a wanted person in St. Joseph County. Warren is believed to be in the Mishawaka area of St. Joseph County. If you know the whereabouts of Warren, you are encouraged to provide your anonymous tip (s) to Sergeant Brett Swanson of the Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (FAST). Sergeant Swanson can

Several of Indiana's state parks, state-forest and state-recreation properties are looking for volunteers to serve as campground hosts in exchange for free camping during their service.Hosts work a minimum of 20 hours per week. The volunteer period length varies at properties based on the number of applicants and on the amount and type of work required.Properties are looking for dedicated campers who enjoy working outdoors, as well as with people and DNR staff. A complete list of site availability and detailed information about hosting duties is online or you can contact the property where you would like to serve as

South Shore Line will be offering 10% discounts on monthly passes during the month of March. During the polar vortex, South Shore Line services were suspended for several days due to the extreme temperatures. Crews ran tests throughout the day and night during this time to determine whether rail lines were safe. Unfortunately, the record-breaking temperatures caused problems ranging from downed electrical lines on South Shore Line’s tracks to damage on Metra Electric District tracks that the SSL runs on in Illinois, resulting in cancelled service on both train lines. Metra and South Shore Line crews worked around the clock

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that a bridge deck replacement project is set to begin March 4 on U.S. 35 in the City of LaPorte. The bridge, which is adjacent to the courthouse in downtown LaPorte and just north of State Road 2 (Lincoln Way), will maintain one lane of traffic in each direction for the duration of the project. During the first phase, traffic will use the southbound side of the bridge while crews work on the northbound side. The eight-span bridge is approximately 1,100 feet long. The $9.3 million project is set to finish by the

The Michigan City Police Department announces the 2019 Easter Egg Hunt. Join them April 13th at 11am in beautiful Washington Park - Fedder's Alley again for this great family & community event. 

An emergency closing of the Franklin Street Bridge in Michigan City has been declared by the County Commission President and Council President. Due to structural damage caused by the recent record-breaking arctic temperatures across our area, the Franklin Street Bridge will be closed immediately to all traffic-both vehicular and pedestrian. The bridge is expected to reopen to traffic on April 15.The declaration of an emergency repair – by both the Commission President and Council President - at this location will allow for immediate disbursement of funds from the Major Bridge Fund to pay for engineering services and construction of the

Tax season is upon us and while that may sound scary to many, dealing with a ghost tax preparer is downright frightening. Ghost tax preparers are dishonest individuals who mislead innocent taxpayers to unintentionally commit tax fraud. Often, ghost preparers promise a big refund or charge fees based on the percentage of the refund, by claiming fake deductions or filing false information to make a quick profit.How does it work? A ghost tax preparer completes a tax return for a customer but will refuse to sign it electronically or manually using their Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Preparer Tax Identification

Several of Indiana's state parks, state-forest and state-recreation properties are looking for volunteers to serve as campground hosts in exchange for free camping during their service.Hosts work a minimum of 20 hours per week. The volunteer period length varies at properties based on the number of applicants and on the amount and type of work required.Properties are looking for dedicated campers who enjoy working outdoors, as well as with people and DNR staff. A complete list of site availability and detailed information about hosting duties is online or you can contact the property where you would like to serve as

In advance of the U.S. 35 (Simcox) overpass deck reconstruction starting next week, INDOT will be temporarily closing northbound lanes on the overpass starting at 9:00 a.m. Friday morning, March 1, 2019. The closure is expected to last a couple of hours while they access a manhole.Northbound and southbound traffic will be routed down to one lane each during this time. Trucks and arrow lights will be present to direct traffic. Motorists traveling in the area should anticipate traffic congestion and delays. Drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes.

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is announcing two significant recent arrests, both of which occurred on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, along US Highway 20. Just after 1 AM, Deputy Austin Wells initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle on US 20, just east of State Road (SR) 39. Upon Deputy Wells making contact with the three occupants of the vehicle, he summoned a K-9 to the scene. Deputy Andrew Hahn and his K-9 partner Hokie arrived and conducted an investigation resulting in several drugs, and items associated with dealing drugs, being located. All three occupants of the vehicle

Bring your plans, project ideas, or maintenance issues to the 2019 Home and Lifestyle Expo on March 2nd from 9am-5pm and March 3rd 9am-4pm at Bluechip Casino. Talk with professionals and get ideas and answers to all your project or maintenance challenges. From kitchens and baths, floors to doors, heating and cooling, sun-rooms, patios and yard, furnishings, electrical, crafts and more, you will find the products and advice you need! Admission is FREE! Learn more at www.homelifestyleexpo.com

Nearly a year after a massive national anti-gun violence event, students in Indiana are continuing their fight. A March for Our Lives rally will be held today at noon at the Statehouse in support of pending legislation to require background checks on all gun sales. Thousands are expected, including students with the We LIVE Indy movement. Brandon Warren says he helped form the student group in 2017, after the shooting death of a classmate. Last year's March for Our Lives rally was held in conjunction with dozens around the U-S in the wake of the Parkland massacre in Florida, where

South Shore Line will be offering 10% discounts on monthly passes during the month of March.During the polar vortex, South Shore Line services were suspended for several days due to the extreme temperatures. Crews ran tests throughout the day and night during this time to determine whether rail lines were safe. Unfortunately, the record-breaking temperatures caused problems ranging from downed electrical lines on South Shore Line’s tracks to damage on Metra Electric District tracks that the SSL runs on in Illinois, resulting in cancelled service on both train lines. Metra and South Shore Line crews worked around the clock to

Mayor Ron Meer is proud to announce the City of Michigan City’s recent inclusion in the State of Indiana’s Lead-based paint remediation program which is sponsored by Medicaid and administered through the Indiana State Department of Health. Home owners, Landlords, and Renters who live in a home, or own a home, built before 1978 can receive a free home inspection to determine if the residents are being exposed to lead-based paint hazards. Homes providing child care are also eligible for this service. If lead-based paint exists, this program will also pay for removal of the lead hazard. To be eligible

The Michigan City Police Department, along with Chief Mark Swistek, in conjunction with the Violent Crime Reduction Initiative, announced the 2019 “Silence the Violence Gun Drive!” The police department will be hosting the event this Friday March 1st and Saturday March 2nd from 9:00am to 1:00pm. They are asking all citizens to turn in any handguns in which they will give you, in return, a $100.00 VISA Gift Card Compliments, of Horizon Bank. They will additionally give $50.00 for every shotgun and rifle turned in during this event. Just bring your unloaded gun to the lobby of the Michigan City

Tax season is upon us and while that may sound scary to many, dealing with a ghost tax preparer is downright frightening. Ghost tax preparers are dishonest individuals who mislead innocent taxpayers to unintentionally commit tax fraud. Often, ghost preparers promise a big refund or charge fees based on the percentage of the refund, by claiming fake deductions or filing false information to make a quick profit.How does it work? A ghost tax preparer completes a tax return for a customer but will refuse to sign it electronically or manually using their Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Preparer Tax Identification