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The Superintendent of the Indiana State Police Douglas Carter and the Indiana State Police Board awarded Indiana State Police Lowell Post Trooper Nicole Maenza a Bronze Star today, October 26th, in Indianapolis. The Bronze Star is awarded for exceptional meritorious service and heroism she displayed in a life threatening situation where she put her life in jeopardy to save the life of another. On Wednesday, March 7th, 2018, Maenza was on duty working the midnight shift on the south bound Cline Avenue to I-80/94 east bound ramp investigating multiple crashes. The ramp was snow covered and slick and becoming inundated

Due to program scheduling, the regular monthly meeting of the Michigan City Human Rights Commission will be held on Tuesday, November 13th at 12:30 p.m . The location will be the   LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau Conference Room, 4073 Franklin St., Michigan City, Indiana. This meeting is open to the public.

After 8 years of service with the Porter County Sheriff's Department, it has come time for K9 Joker to retire and enjoy his time at home. Porter County Sheriff's Department stated, “Joker is almost 10 years old now and has done his time on the streets chasing down bad guys and had a great career doing just that! K9 Joker completed his last shift on Oct. 24, 2018 with his handler, Lt Matt Edwards. He was welcomed him with a surprise, ice cream and balloons from his family. Thank Joker for your service and Lt Edwards for your 15 years

Portage Halloween Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Halloween Wednesday October 31st. -Parents should accompany young children -Carry a flash light -Kids should wear some type of reflective marking -Inspect your children's candy -Motorists should use EXTRA caution that evening and watch for children running into the road/crossing the street -Be respectful of the timeframe -Also, as reminder, remember to check your local sex offender registry.

The LaPorte Police Department received reports of individuals receiving emails from someone claiming to be the LaPorte Water Dept. These messages state that your water bill is overdue and that you will need to call an 800 number. The emails appear to be coming from LaPorte.org. The water department will not send out an email for overdue water bills and do not have an 800 number for you to contact. Police say this is a scam and to please delete the email if you receive one.

The City of Michigan City would like to announce that the annual coat drive is now underway. Citizens can drop off new, and or, gently worn coats and snow suits at Concord Cleaners. Concord Cleaners will clean and then deliver the coats and snow suits to the Michigan Township Trustees Office where they will be available, to those in need, beginning immediately. The coat drive will continue throughout the winter season. “There is a large need for this yearly campaign in our community; I would like to thank our citizens for their generosity and also Michigan Township Trustee Rodney Washington

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has announced that in preparation of Halloween, Operation Watchdog was initiated, which was a County-wide compliance check of all Sexually Violent Predators and Offenders Against Children. The operation was conducted on Wednesday, with deputies from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, investigators from the La Porte and Michigan City Police, Michigan City Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (FAST), La Porte County Drug Task Force, Indiana State Police and United States Marshals Service participating in the sex offender compliance check. All 102 of the classified and registered Sexually Violent Predators and Offenders Against Children were specifically

Friday, Michigan City Transit Director Robin Barzoni-Tillman announced significant changes to the fare structure for the Transit Triangle, as well as a closer relationship between the Transit Triangle and Michigan City Transit. Effective November 1, 2018 fares for the Transit Triangle will be reduced to $1 for a full-fare ride, and 50 cents for seniors, students, and disabled riders. A calendar month pass will be available for $20 for regular riders, and $10 for seniors, students, and disabled riders. In addition to the fare reduction, passes from the two systems will be accepted for travel on both MC Transit and

The Superintendent of the Indiana State Police Douglas Carter and the Indiana State Police Board awarded Indiana State Police Lowell Post Trooper Nicole Maenza a Bronze Star today, October 26th, in Indianapolis.  The Bronze Star is awarded for exceptional meritorious service and heroism she displayed in a life threatening situation where she put her life in jeopardy to save the life of another. On Wednesday, March 7th, 2018, Maenza was on duty working the midnight shift on the south bound Cline Avenue to I-80/94 east bound ramp investigating multiple crashes.  The ramp was snow covered and slick and becoming inundated

Franciscan Health has announced that it has entered into a professional services agreement with the department of neurological surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. As part of the agreement, Kevin Jackson, MD, a full-time Northwestern Medicine neurosurgeon, is now offering services at Franciscan Health Crown Point. The agreement also includes Telestroke services at four Franciscan Health hospitals in the Northwest Indiana area. In addition to the full-time neurological surgeon, Northwestern Memorial is expanding its Telestroke program to four acute care hospitals in Indiana. The Telestroke services will be implemented at Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Hammond and

All veterans are invited to ride the South Shore Line for free through the weekend of November 9-11, 2018, and on Veterans Day (November 11), observed November 12. As train personnel walk through the train, please let them know that you are a veteran or active military personnel, and they will provide you a ride at no charge. No identification will be required. On Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, trains will follow the regular weekday train schedule. Up to three children 13 years of age and under may ride free with each veteran on off- peak weekday and all weekend

The annual Pumpkin Palooza is the culmination of the 2018 Chesterton European Market regular season, held on Saturday October 27th. There will be trick-or-treating throughout the market for the young and the young at heart. There will be a costume contest for children and pets too, as well as pumpkin painting, free of charge. Come out for one last celebration as the regular market season closes at Pumpkin Palooza. The celebration starts at 8 am and runs through 2 pm. Trick-or-treating runs from 8am-2pm and the costume contest is held at noon. There will be a pet costume contest at

Portage Halloween Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Halloween Wednesday October 31st. -Parents should accompany young children -Carry a flash light -Kids should wear some type of reflective marking -Inspect your children's candy -Motorists should use EXTRA caution that evening and watch for children running into the road/crossing the street -Be respectful of the timeframe -Also, as reminder, remember to check your local sex offender registry.

The LaPorte Police Department received reports of individuals receiving emails from someone claiming to be the LaPorte Water Dept. These messages state that your water bill is overdue and that you will need to call an 800 number. The emails appear to be coming from LaPorte.org. The water department will not send out an email for overdue water bills and do not have an 800 number for you to contact. Police say this is a scam and to please delete the email if you receive one.

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has announced that in preparation of Halloween, Operation Watchdog was initiated, which was a County-wide compliance check of all Sexually Violent Predators and Offenders Against Children. The operation was conducted on Wednesday, with deputies from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, investigators from the La Porte and Michigan City Police, Michigan City Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (FAST), La Porte County Drug Task Force, Indiana State Police and United States Marshals Service participating in the sex offender compliance check. All 102 of the classified and registered Sexually Violent Predators and Offenders Against Children were specifically

Attorney General Curtis Hill announced he is appealing a federal court’s consent decree setting a minimum number of five early-voting sites specifically in Marion County (Indianapolis) in perpetuity, which contravenes state law requiring a unanimous vote of the county election board each year to establish satellite offices. “In filing this appeal, we are defending the ability of the local election board to make these decisions in accordance with state law without a federal court ruling binding the board to a minimum number of locations indefinitely,” Attorney General Hill said. Further, Attorney General Hill said, his office has a statutory obligation

To accommodate passengers attending Chicago Bears home games, the South Shore Line is planning select train stops at the 18th Street Station in Chicago. These stops are in addition to regular service to Museum Campus/11th Street. For the home game at noon on Sunday, Oct. 28, Train #502 arrives at 18th St. at 9:07a, Train #504 at 10:10a, and Train #606 at 11:04a. Following the game, Train #507 will depart 18th Street at 4:49p, and Train #509 will depart at 6:28p. Click here for the full Bears season schedule of 18th Street stops.

The City of Michigan City would like to announce that the annual coat drive is now underway.  Citizens can drop off new, and or, gently worn coats and snow suits at Concord Cleaners. Concord Cleaners will clean and then deliver the coats and snow suits to the Michigan Township Trustees Office where they will be available, to those in need, beginning immediately.  The coat drive will continue throughout the winter season. “There is a large need for this yearly campaign in our community; I would like to thank our citizens for their generosity and also Michigan Township Trustee Rodney Washington

South Bend-based AM General LLC has received two major military contracts from the U.S. Army. The company will receive a total of $210 million for the production of 740 Humvees for the Army National Guard, as well as technical support services for the vehicles. The manufacturing of the Humvees represents one contract worth $89 million. The five-year contract for systems technical support for the Humvees, which includes engineering, logistics, and quality assurance projects, is valued at $121 million. Delivery of the Humvees is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2019.

Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) released the following statement after bipartisan opioid legislation, which includes provisions named for Dr. Todd Graham, was signed into law: “The opioid epidemic is taking a devastating toll on Hoosier families, but today we are taking a big step toward ending this crisis. The bipartisan, comprehensive bill just signed into law will give our communities better tools to prevent and treat addiction and assist in recovery. And it will build on the legacy of Dr. Todd Graham with provisions named in his honor. “Before he was tragically killed last year, Dr. Graham was dedicated