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The Barker Mansion archives house thousands of documents, photos, blueprints, articles of clothing, and other remnants of Gilded Age life in Michigan City. The job of the Barker Mansion's heritage interpreters is to connect these sources to the personal experience of each and every visitor who walks through the museum's 110-year-old doors. Each heritage interpreter takes an active role in researching and telling captivating, unique stories on the history of the Barker Family and Michigan City through the primary sources in the mansion archives. Join them every Wednesday evening this March to hear the exciting and intrepid adventures the staff

Three nurses at Franciscan Health Michigan City have been honored by The DAISY Foundation as extraordinary nurses. Palliative care nurse Pollyanna McNeil, behavioral health nurse Leeane Bolton and registered nurse Patty Marsicek received DAISY Awards, recognizing the work nurses do for patients and families every day. McNeil’s nomination recognized her generosity and kindness to help fulfill a hospice patient’s final wish for a quart of his favorite buttermilk. Bolton’s nomination by a patient with bipolar disorder praised her care, sense of humor and willingness to share her own life stories to help other patients. Marsicek’s nomination was from the wife

Youth hunters, i.e., those who will be younger than age 18 on the day of the hunt, may apply for reserved turkey hunts March 18-29. The youth wild turkey hunting season is April 20 and 21 on selected DNR properties. Youth hunters or an adult representing them must register in person or by phone during the normal office hours for the property they wish to hunt. Hunters are allowed to register for only one property.A limit will be placed on the number of youth hunters allowed to hunt a respective property each hunting day in an attempt to provide quality hunts

The City of Michigan City, Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Michigan City Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Indiana Workforce Board, WorkOne, and the Blue Chip Casino are continuing their partnership to host the 4th Annual Michigan City Community Job Fair on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Blue Chip Casino. Over the last four years, these organizations have come together to provide the community with a job fair that has employers, educators, training providers, skilled trades organizations, and community groups all under one roof. This annual event continues to provide jobseekers the opportunity to connect with a variety of employers that have

The identities of the two bodies located inside of a burned Honda Civic in rural Boone Grove on Saturday, March 2nd 2019, have been established. Based on DNA submitted by immediate family members of 18 year old Thomas Grill and 19 year old Molley Lanham and by DNA obtained from the deceased, authorities have confirmed the identities of the bodies to be a match for the missing teens. The immediate family for both of the deceased have been notified by Detectives. The cause of death for Thomas Grill is still pending further medical examination.

Michigan City Police officers took a 31-year-old man into custody shortly after an armed robbery occurred at the SAVE gas station located at 1811 Franklin. The suspect, Ian Ladwaune Rawls is believed to be involved in a current string of armed robberies in Michigan City and LaPorte County. As officers were dispatched to an Armed Robbery that had just occurred at the SAVE Station, a search of a possible vehicle and suspect was being conducted by assisting officers. Shortly after the search began, Officer Michael King and Officer Justin Frever, found a vehicle matching the description at the GOLO station

The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department announces that beginning Mon, April 1, Washington Park 2019 parking stickers will be issued at the North Pointe Pavilion in Washington Park, 6 on the Lake, Michigan City, IN  46360. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 am-4 pm (excluding holidays), and on Saturdays from 9 am-12 noon beginning May 4th through July 27th.Stickers will be available at the Michigan City Senior Center FOR ONE DAY ONLY during their annual Trash & Treasure Sale to be held on Saturday, March 30th from 8am-12noon.  The Sale itself will continue until 1:00pm but

Yesterday, UnitedHealth announced they will pass prescription drug rebates onto consumers, which comes days after Senator Braun introduced his Drug Price Transparency Act.  Braun’s legislation aims to amplify a proposed rule by HHS, and shined a light on the negotiations between drug manufacturers, middleman negotiators and pharmacies to lower drug prices.

The La Porte County Sheriff's Office has announced that it is now seeking applications for the Neil Thompson Memorial Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is available to any senior scheduled to graduate this year from a high school in La Porte County who has been accepted to a college or university and will be studying law enforcement, criminal justice or a criminal justice related field. Applicants are required to submit an essay, no fewer than 500 words, on why they will be pursuing a career in law enforcement. The scholarship was established soon after the 1980 death of Patrolman Neil Thompson,

The Indiana Department of Education has announced the recipient of the 2018-2019 Title III Distinguished Indiana School District Award. Hamilton Southeastern Schools was chosen to receive this distinction for demonstrating a commitment to English Learner success through strategic programming, rigorous instruction, inclusive school culture, and beneficial partnerships with families and the community.  Hamilton Southeastern Schools was selected after a review of English Learner performance data from all public-school districts and charter schools, followed by a two-part interview process, including an on-site visit. For more information on Title III funding, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/elme/title-iii-language-instruction.

Purdue Northwest recently hosted the eleventh annual Senior Academic Super Bowl Invitational competition with students from throughout Northwest Indiana competing on March 6 and 7 on the Westville campus.The first night of Academic Super Bowl competition included teams from all nine Porter County public high schools: Boone Grove High School, Chesterton High School, Hebron High School, Kouts High School, Morgan Township High School, Portage High School, Valparaiso High School, Washington Township High School and Wheeler High School.The team of students from Boone Grove High School placed first overall. Chesterton High School took second place and Valparaiso High School took third.The

With spring break right around the corner, the South Shore Line (SSL) is expanding its Kids Ride Free program from March 23 – April 6. SSL has selected this promotional time frame to cover an average portion of scheduled spring breaks across the four- county area.The Kids Ride Free Program allows up to 3 children 13 years of age and under to ride free with a paying adult on off-peak and weekend trains. However, in an effort to help families enjoy spring break, the program will be available on all trains during the promotion.To make your spring break planning easy,

In order to accommodate an expected increase in ridership due to the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade and dyeing of the river, the South Shore Line will offer additional capacity and extra passenger trains on Saturday, March 16. Westbound Train 502 and Train 606 will operate with additional capacity to accommodate passengers heading to Chicago in the morning. In the afternoon, two eastbound passenger Extras will run after the parade and dyeing of the river:The first Extra will depart Millennium Station at 4:25 p.m. (Van Buren St. at 4:28 p.m.).The second Extra will depart Millennium Station at 6:15 p.m. (Van Buren St.

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will offer its first Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Summer Camp weekdays from Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 19 on the Hammond Campus. The PNW Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will host the camp, which will offer high school students the opportunity to learn AI/ML concepts and implement them in fun game-based programming platforms. Participants will discover the science and engineering that runs their technology, and see how AI/ML techniques have improved many professional fields and created a number of job opportunities in the last few years. Camp details. The two-week session will last from

Indiana Dunes Tourism (IDT) announces the election of two new members to its Board of Directors: Kurt Gillins and Matthew Soliday.Gillins was appointed by the Porter County Commissioners and will complete Jesse Harper’s term,  who was elected as a Center Township Trustee for Porter County. Gillins is the Vice President of Programs and Communications for the Valpo Chamber. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso and has been involved with numerous productions at the Memorial Opera House. Gillins lives in Valparaiso with his wife, Patty, and daughter, Lilly. Soliday, who was also appointed by the Porter

Lisa Goodnight, Ph.D., a 25-year member of the Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty, has joined the senior leadership team as vice chancellor of Institutional Advancement.As vice chancellor of Institutional Advancement, Goodnight is responsible for all development, marketing and communications, alumni relations and strategic events functions of the university. She serves on the Chancellor’s Senior Leadership Team, chairs the Chancellor’s NCAA Division II Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Council and co-chairs the Multicultural Campus Council.Goodnight started her journey as a freshman on Purdue Northwest’s Hammond Campus in 1982. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communication at Purdue Northwest and

On Wednesday, March 20, Michigan City Mayor, Ron Meer and the Human Rights Commission and will kick off DisAbility Awareness Month by saying “thank you” to Michigan City Area School Bus Drivers and Monitors and Student Support Services staff members who serve students with disAbilities.  A special early morning donuts and coffee event will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the MCAS Transportation Department where Mayor Meer, Director of Student Support Services, Stacy Attar and Carl Ridle, Executive Director of the Michigan City Human Rights Commission will say “thank you” to all who get our students to/from

The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that nearly 3,400 Hoosiers will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and an estimated 1,100 will die as a result of the disease this year. Screening and early detection can save lives, and screening does not have to be expensive or uncomfortable, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is urging Hoosiers to get regular screenings and make healthy lifestyle choices to reduce their risks of developing the disease, which is the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer among both

La Porte Hospital is opening the doors to its chapel for another “First Friday” concert.  On April 5, at noon, the musical ensemble, Knit Together will be playing and singing its popular southern gospel and folk music.  Instruments to be played for this performance include the soprano, baritone, and concert ukulele and a rain stick.Members of the group include Wayne and Lori Stefano, a local couple who have been married for nineteen years as well as Tammy Glanser who is married to her husband Gary.  The Glansers are proud parents of three children and many grandchildren.Selections for the April 5th,

Randall S. Moore, MD, MBA, will join Franciscan Alliance as senior vice president and COO for Franciscan Health and Care Solutions, Kevin Leahy, President and CEO of Franciscan Alliance, announced Monday. Dr. Moore will be responsible for assisting Franciscan Alliance achieve the quadruple aim of healthcare providers: improve the patient experience and satisfaction with care; improve the health of the population Franciscan is privileged to serve; reduce the cost of care; and improve the experience of providing care for the 18,000 coworkers of Franciscan Alliance’s healthcare ministry. Dr. Moore will work closely with all divisions within Franciscan to advance the