The University of Southern Indiana softball team has won the NCAA Division II Softball Championship. The victory is a historic one for the USI team, which is the first women's program at USI and the first softball program in Indiana to win an NCAA title. The team defeated Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire in the first two games of the best-of-three series to take the championship.
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently introduced legislation to double the survivor benefits paid immediately after the death of a servicemember while on active duty. The bill would decrease by the same amount payments made to the families of Members of Congress who die in office. H.R. 5982 would increase the death gratuity paid to the families of servicemembers who die on active duty from $100,000 to $200,000. The bill would also mandate that 60 percent of the death gratuity be reserved for the surviving spouse, allowing servicemembers to designate recipients for the remaining 40 percent. The death gratuity program
In an effort to make the graduation ceremony at Chesterton High School a safe and enjoyable experience for the students and guests, the Duneland School Corporation, in conjunction with the Chesterton Police and Street Department, are asking for the public's cooperation with regard to parking and traffic prior to and following the ceremony. As in years past, parking will be made available in all of the lots on the Chesterton High School complex. A section of the parking area immediately north of door #34 will be designated for handicap parking only. A handicap placard or license plate will be required
The Michigan City Human Rights Department is updating its Local Hiring Registry. They are seeking qualified residents with documented experience in the building and construction trades that have an interest in working on municipally funded projects. Those individuals with union affiliation are encouraged to submit their information, including a resume along with copies of any training records. All previous information will be purged from the hiring registry. For further information, contact Carl Ridle, Director of the Human Rights Department, 100 E. Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN 46360, 219-873-1429 ext. 2019 or via email at: cridle@emichigancity.com
The Mobile Health Unit of La Porte Hospital will be out in the community throughout June to provide blood pressure screenings and to educate on skin cancer and sun/heat safety. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone practice monthly head-to-toe self-examination of their skin, so that they can find any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous. Skin cancers found and removed early are almost always curable. Visit the Mobile Health Unit to learn more about these two important topics. The next MHU stops are: at La Porte County Family YMCA 9-10 a.m., June 1st and at
Friday, June 1 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Lubeznik Center for the Arts will host the fifth annual LOK Young Artists' Expo in partnership with the Lindsey O'Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation. The evening is a showcase of talented youth in the region, which includes LCA's youth programming. An exhibition of artwork, created by tri-county students including LCA's Teen Arts Council and the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, will be on display in the NIPSCO Education Studios through July 13. This work is selected via individual portfolio review. For more information please visit www.lubeznikcenter.org or call 219.874.4900.
INDOT announced lane closures for the State Road 933 bridge over the St. Joseph River in South Bend, located near Leeper Park. The bridge will be down to one lane in each direction beginning Tuesday, May 29th through the end of June. Crews will be rehabilitating the bridge deck. Traffic is advised to avoid the area, if possible, to avoid delays and back-ups.
On Friday, the La Porte County Family YMCA held its fourth annual Dancing Like A Star competition at the Stardust Ballroom in Blue Chip Casino. Local celebrities and their dance partners faced off to raise funds for the Y Scholarship Fund. Check out the WIMS Facebook and Twitter pages for great video and photos of the event!
Purdue University Northwest (PNW), together with Temple University, leader of the widespread #YouAreWelcomeHere social media campaign to encourage international students to study in the United States, is launching a national scholarship program for incoming international students for fall 2019. Five other U.S. college and university partners have also joined the effort. This new scholarship will provide financial support for incoming international students who are committed to furthering the #YouAreWelcomeHere message through intercultural exchange that bridges divides at their future campuses and beyond. Participating colleges and universities will offer an annual, renewable scholarship that covers a minimum of 50 percent of
Governor Eric Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb and the Indiana delegation met with German government officials, businesses and academic leaders today in Berlin to share best practices on strengthening education and workforce development to support growing, diversified economies. Indiana and Germany share strong economic and cultural ties. The state is home to 121 German business establishments – the second largest among Indiana's foreign direct investors – that employ more than 14,800 Hoosiers. Today’s meetings in Berlin are part of Gov. Holcomb's sixth international economic development trip this week in Europe. So far, the governor and delegation have met with U.S.
The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has instituted new payment plan options to help ease the burden to Hoosier taxpayers. The new payment plan options became effective in early May and allow individuals to establish plans for a longer period of time without the previous requirement of a down payment equal to 20 percent of the outstanding liability. To establish a payment plan, the amount of tax due must be $100 or greater. The new payment plan options are as follows based on the amount owed: $101 - $1,000 owed: up to a 12-month payment plan; $1,001 - $5,000 owed:
Friday, June 1 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Lubeznik Center for the Arts will host the fifth annual LOK Young Artists' Expo in partnership with the Lindsey O'Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation. The evening is a showcase of talented youth in the region, which includes LCA's youth programming. An exhibition of artwork, created by tri-county students including LCA's Teen Arts Council and the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, will be on display in the NIPSCO Education Studios through July 13. This work is selected via individual portfolio review. For more information please visit www.lubeznikcenter.org or call 219.874.4900.
Moms and parents-to-be may have a lot of questions about what it means to have a healthy pregnancy. Bethany Cluskey, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., an obstetrician and gynecologist with La Porte Physician Network Women’s Care, has answers, and is inviting the community to meet her personally for a free program. Taking Care of Baby Starts Before She’s Born” will be from 6-7 p.m., June 20 at the Best Western Plus La Porte Hotel & Conference Center, 444 Pine Lake Ave., La Porte. The program is free and open to the public, and refreshments and snacks will be available. Registration is required in
The La Porte County Career and Technical Education program hosted a “CTE Signing Day” on Tuesday, May 22 at the A. K. Smith Center in Michigan City. In the tradition of “signing days” for college-bound athletes, “CTE Signing Day” spotlighted 15 seniors from county high schools who are accepting job offers and apprenticeships following graduation. In addition, two education careers students attended the ceremony, accepting placement in Ivy Tech’s Associates Accelerated Program (ASAP), where they will complete an associate’s degree in 11 months. Several representatives from area employers extending offers, which included New York Blower, Golden Living Centers, the International
The American Legion Riders Chapter 451 in Michigan City, in conjunction with other Chapters in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Legion Rider Chapter will host the first annual Warrior Remembrance Ride on Sunday before Memorial Day. The ride will start from Post 451 in Michigan City with making stops at American Legion Posts in Bristol, Indiana, Sturgis, Michigan and Battle Creek, Michigan. Then will head to Fort Custer National Cemetery to pay our respects to those who have served in the Armed Forces by participating in the annual Memorial Day ceremony. There is no entry fee for this ride however
The Michigan City Refuse Department will be closed Monday, May 28th to observe the Memorial Day Holiday. Trash and Compost pickup will resume on Tuesday, May 29th and the normal pickup day will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. All Central Service Departments will be closed on Monday May 28th including: Forester Department, Street Department, Vector Control and Central Maintenance. Normal work schedules will resume on Tuesday, May 29th. In observance of Memorial Day, the Michigan City Transit Department will be closed on Monday May 28th with normal schedules resuming on Tuesday, May 29th.
Last weekend the Gary/Chicago International airport reopened ahead of schedule the main runway (at Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) following a massive four week rehabilitation and rebuild of more than 4,000 feet of the 8,859 foot runway. The $7.9 million runway rehabilitation project was critical to extending the lifespan of the runway and increasing weight limits to allow the airport to service bigger and heavier aircraft. Approximately 22,000 man hours of labor were logged to complete the project early and on budget.
Every year, summer travelers hit Indiana’s roads in droves to enjoy barbecues, picnics, lakes and pool parties. This also increases impaired driving on the way home from summer festivities. Every August, more than 230 Indiana police agencies join thousands nationwide for Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement. This year, the La Porte County DUI Taskforce will be performing sobriety checkpoints and patrols all summer long. Police will be working overtime using federal funds administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Impaired driving includes alcohol and prescription or illegal drugs. In every state, it is illegal to drive with a
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted person. 25 year old Maurice J. Williams is currently wanted on an active criminal arrest warrant by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office for Level 3 Felony Armed Robbery. Williams has been positively identified as the perpetrator of an armed robbery that occurred on the night of April 28th, 2018, at Next Door Foods located at 10210 North US Highway 12 in Michigan City. Williams is to be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information pertaining to whereabouts of Williams is encouraged to contact the
Governor Eric Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb met with Austrian businesses and government officials yesterday in Vienna to thank them for their commitment to Indiana's economy and Hoosier jobs and to pitch the state as a destination for continued international investment. Indiana is home to 12 Austrian business establishments, including Danzer North America, Emarsys North America, Fronius USA, Red Bull Distribution and Voestalpine. Trade between Indiana and Austria reached more than $230 million last year, with the largest exchanges occurring in pharmaceuticals, machinery, chemicals, and semiconductors and electronic components.Tuesday, First Lady Holcomb, Mrs. Bosma and Mrs. Long traveled to
