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NICHOLAS TOCHELL FOUND GUILTY FOR CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN   In early December 2022, law enforcement were informed of allegations of misconduct against children by Mr. Nicholas Tochell. A forensic interview was conducted by Dunebrook’s Child Advocacy Center. Information provided during that interview was the basis of four counts of Level 4 Felony Child Molesting. Mr. Tochell was arrested later that month.   On Feb. 12, 2026, a jury found Mr. Tochell guilty of these crimes. The jury, before Superior Court Judge Jamie Oss, spent 3 days hearing testimony and evidence from the State and Mr. Tochell. Mr. Tochell was found

NIPSCO ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GRANT-Local organizations seeking funding for environmental initiatives invited to apply   MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Environmental Action Grant, an annual endowment awarded to local organizations to help fund environmental projects and programming across NIPSCO’s service area. “Being an engaged corporate citizen means caring for the places we call home,” said Rick Calinski, Director of Public Affairs and Economic Development at NIPSCO. “Through our Environmental Action Grant, NIPSCO is proud to invest in local

The Michigan City Art League is pleased to announce its Spring 2026 session of classes.   Every year since 1932 the Art League has been a source of art learning in the community, open to everyone with a desire to begin or improve their artistic abilities. The 12-week session starts the first Thursday of March and continues thru May, with classes starting at 6PM. Artists are requested to arrive early so that class may begin on time. Classes are located in the cafeteria at Queen of All Saints Catholic School, which can be accessed through parking lot behind the school

Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. has died at 84 The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering civil rights icon who battled alongside Martin Luther King Jr., negotiated global hostage releases, and shamed corporations for their lack of corporate diversity and failure to support voting rights, has died. He was 84. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends Jackson was hospitalized on Nov. 12 following a lengthy battle with the progressive neuromuscular disease progressive supranuclear palsy, a condition similar to Parkinson's disease. He was a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, a Democratic presidential candidate and one of the world's

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Tuesday Night A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Wednesday A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Wednesday Night A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Thursday A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Mobile Food Distribution Dates for February, March, and April-FEEL FREE TO SHARE-Mark Down these dates-#wims Thank you to the Health Foundation of La Porte, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, Inc. Food Bank of Northern and the Indiana Indiana Department of Health. 

Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest releases complete first season of Spark Series video lessons for educators and community programs   HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced the release of the full first season of its Spark Series, a free, classroom-ready video learning library designed to introduce students to entrepreneurship, innovation and real-world problem-solving through the voices of local entrepreneurs and changemakers. Now available in its entirety at pnw.edu/society-of-innovators/spark, the Spark Series features 11 short, documentary-style video interviews paired with discussion guides, classroom activities and teacher reference materials. The series is designed

Porter County Community Foundation Welcomes Kevin Nuppnau as Vice President   VALPARAISO, IND. — Kevin Nuppnau has been named the Vice President of the Porter County Community Foundation.   Kevin's primary responsibilities will be developing, expanding, and deepening relationships and promoting the value of philanthropy in building endowed resources. In addition, he will lead the Foundation's nonprofit education and professional development efforts to strengthen the capacity of PCCF’s nonprofit partners and collaborators. He officially joined the Foundation on February 2.   “Kevin’s experience and expertise make him an excellent fit for this role,” said Bill Higbie, PCCF President and CEO.

Important Notice to Our Community from MC Doors It has come to our attention that a fraudulent company is impersonating MC Doors and operating under the name “Michigan City Garage Door” in their online presence. This company is NOT affiliated with us in any way. Please be sure to verify who you are contacting when scheduling garage door service. You can confirm your appointment was made with MC Doors by calling our official phone number or confirming our business address. All official MC Doors vehicles are clearly marked Our technicians arrive wearing MC Doors apparel Your safety and trust mean

Sad News in the Entertainment World Award Winning Actor and Director Robert Duvall known for so many roles including his work in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now dies at 95. His career spanned over seven decades. He's known for his powerful performances as cowboys, lawmen, and other frontier characters in western films. He's won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Tender Mercies (1983) and has also received a BAFTA Award, multiple Golden Globes, and two Primetime Emmys. Our thoughts and prayers fo out to his family, friends, and fans. #robertduvall

Washington's Birthday Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Tuesday Night A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Wednesday A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is launching a spring session to help foster active leaders and make an impact in the city neighborhood by neighborhood. Applications are now being accepted for Michigan City residents ages 18 and over who reside within the city limits. Applications are available at https://vibrantmc.com/neighborhood-leadership-academy/ and will be accepted on a rolling basis, through March 26, 2026. Fillable PDFs can be downloaded, completed and emailed to Program Manager Pat Matsey at intern@edcmc.com. The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at residents

FORMER RADIO HOST KEVIN MATTHEWS PRESENTS BROKEN MARY STATUE TO POPE LEO XIV   VATICAN CITY - On the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, last Wednesday, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, bestowed his blessing at the Vatican upon a statue discovered years ago in a dumpster by Michigan native and Chicago radio host Kevin Matthews. Recognizing the powerful message conveyed by the image, the Holy Father also approved the title “Our Lady of the Broken,” affirming it as a sign of hope for all who feel discarded, forgotten, or wounded.   Moved by the story and its meaning,

LA PORTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES APPOINTS NATE LOUCKS TO FILL VACANT SEAT   La Porte—The La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) Board of School Trustees has appointed Nate Loucks to fill the vacant seat on the board. The appointment was made following a public interview process held on February 11, during which the board met with candidates who applied in response to the publicly posted vacancy notice.   Nate Loucks is the pastor of State Street Community Church and president of the Pax Center, a La Porte-based organization dedicated to community development and support. Well known

Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the recent hire of Ben Taylor as Stewardship Director.   Shirley Heinze Land Trust proudly welcomes Ben Taylor to its staff as Stewardship Director. With a background in ecology, land protection, habitat restoration and project management, Taylor brings additional leadership and fresh ideas to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust team. Taylor has a master's degree in Forestry & Natural Resources from Purdue University and most recently served as the Regional Conservation Partnership Program Coordinator at the Conservation Law Center in Bloomington. Within this role, Taylor was responsible for leading a $25 million program to implement

Saturday Evening 2/14, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Indiana State Police troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on northbound I-65 at the 253.6 mile-marker. This location is beneath the 73rd Avenue overpass. The crash involved a yellow bus towing a passenger car, an SUV, and a pickup truck. The bus was a retired school bus that had been converted into a recreational vehicle.   Preliminary investigation indicates the bus/RV struck the bridge support for the 73rd Avenue overpass. The force of the impact resulted in fatal injuries to the driver of the bus/RV, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. A

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Washington's Birthday Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is

Michigan City to Plant More Than 500 Trees This Spring as Part of $1 Million Urban Forestry Investment   MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana The City of Michigan City is preparing to plant 500 trees this spring as part of the second phase of a three-year urban forestry initiative made possible through a $1 million grant awarded by the U.S. Forest Service in 2024.   This spring’s planting builds on significant progress already made through the grant, including the completion of a comprehensive citywide tree inventory, the removal of approximately 350 high-risk trees, and the planting of 500 trees in Fall 2025.

Join the Share Foundation for their 35th Annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 10:30AM CST at Halls of St. George, Schererville IN The SHARE Service League presents a benefit luncheon for Sharing Meadows Villagers and Campers The Luncheon is hosted at the Halls of St. George in Schererville, Indiana featuring a delicious meal, a variety of door prizes, basket raffles, entertainment, fellowship, and an opportunity to purchase unique handmade items created by the Villagers. For tickets and information visit www.sahrefoudation.org.

Indy Airport Hits Another Passenger Record in 2025 New destinations, a record fall break and specialty flights drove growth The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) wrapped up 2025 with another year of record‑setting passenger traffic, welcoming more than 10.6 million passengers in all through the IND terminal, nearly 100,000 passengers more than in 2024. The new record was made up of growth across both business and leisure travel, driven by a strong list of new nonstop destinations – including domestic, international and transatlantic destinations – along with expanded flight options and specialty flights to support major events. Key time periods and