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News release, Franciscan Health:  Initiative aims to help families connect over meals MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health is again hosting The Family Dinner Project, a free program focused on helping families connect, laugh and grow one meal at a time. The program provides easy recipes, fun conversation starters and simple activities to help dinnertime become a positive experience for the whole family. The Family Dinner Project sparks real conversations without cell phones, builds stronger family bonds, removes mealtime stress by making it fun and fits into any schedule or lifestyle. All families are welcome, whether big or small, multigenerational

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Gov. Mike Braun, through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), is launching the Substantial Damage Property Assistance Program to help local communities and property owners navigate recovery requirements following recent disasters. "This program is essential to providing support to survivors and communities alike with the critical information they need to recover," said Gov. Braun. "I will continue to advocate for solutions and resources to meet the needs of Hoosiers." Through the program, the FEMA Public Assistance-declared counties and their local municipalities, can receive technical assistance to evaluate and document affected residential and commercial structures in regulated

Today Sunny, with a high near 62.   Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.   Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46.   Monday Sunny, with a high near 58.   Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

The Town of Chesterton is informing residents in the area of early voting times and locations. Below is early voting and voting center information from the Town of Chesterton Facebook page: EARLY VOTING in Indiana to begin on Tuesday Oct 6 EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE *8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. *11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. *8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24; and Saturday, Oct. 31. *Early Voting will end at 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. VOTING CENTERS Any registered voter in Porter County may cast a ballot at any of the following

The Porter County Sheriff's Office is holding a winter clothing drive. They are asking for donations of men’s and women’s new to gently used sweatshirts, pants, coats, shoes, hats, and gloves. The Porter County Sheriff's Office says if you are interested, reach out to Allison at the contact information on the flyer to coordinate drop-off.  See the flyer for more details.   (Image source: Porter County Sheriff's Office / Facebook)

Community event will connect students, employees and community members with mental health resources, wellness activities and support VALPARAISO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will host its Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair on Monday, Oct. 5, bringing together students, employees and community members for an afternoon focused on mental health, well-being and connection. The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Commons Area at Ivy Tech Community College, 3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso. The fair is open to students, faculty, staff and members of the community. Designed to make conversations around mental health

Press Release by City of Valparaiso: The City of Valparaiso has broken ground on a major stormwater infrastructure project designed to reduce flooding, improve stormwater management and continue the City's long-term effort to separate stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. The Weston Street Stormwater Project, located along Lincolnway and Weston Street, represents a total investment of $2,371,858 and includes approximately 1,200 feet of new storm sewer, along with water main replacement. The project includes $958,752 in federal State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and $356,559 in Drinking Water State Revolving Funds for water main

News release, Indiana Broadband Office: INDIANA - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced 122,000 Hoosier homes and businesses will receive high-speed, reliable broadband service through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Twenty-four internet service providers (ISPs) were awarded BEAD contracts, securing over $400 million to expand and improve broadband across the state. “In today’s world, broadband service isn’t a luxury, it is a necessity – and now, we are moving as efficiently and effectively as we can to make universal service a reality,” Governor Mike Braun said. “These homes and businesses, especially those in the most rural parts of

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public hearing on Thursday, October 8 regarding a proposed intersection improvement project at U.S. 35 and Johnson/Severs Rd. The hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to interact with the project team, review the unique features of the proposed intersection improvement project, and provide official public comment on the preferred alternative. Project documents are available for review at bit.ly/US35JohnsonSevers. As proposed, the project involves the modification of the existing signalized intersection into a hybrid multilane roundabout. The roundabout will have a double-lane entry from northbound U.S. 35 and a dedicated

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Tonight  Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Saturday  Sunny, with a high near 62. Saturday Night  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

VALPARAISO, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will welcome students and families on Sunday Oct. 4, 2026, for College Goal Sunday, a free statewide event designed to help Hoosiers complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event begins at 2 p.m. CT at Ivy Tech Community College – Valparaiso, 3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso. Financial aid professionals will be available to provide free, one-on-one assistance to students and families completing the FAFSA. The FAFSA is an important step for students seeking financial assistance for college or career training. It is used to determine eligibility for

News Release, Franciscan Health: MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Stacey Leva, DO, MMM, FAAFP, CPE, was officially welcomed as president and CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City during a Missioning Ceremony last week. A Missioning Ceremony is a sacred event in the Franciscan Alliance healthcare tradition, which blesses a new leader and further affirms their commitment to upholding the mission and values of the nonprofit Catholic healthcare ministry. Dr. Leva served as interim president and CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City before being appointed to the role by the Franciscan Alliance Board of Trustees earlier this year. “I am honored to

News release, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO): As temporary service disconnection protections end, customers are encouraged to explore available options MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – NIPSCO’s temporary suspension of residential electric disconnections for nonpayment and its pause on collection activities concluded September 30. As these temporary protections end, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (“NIPSCO”) announced today that its energy assistance programs are open for enrollment to eligible customers who need help paying their gas utility bills, reinforcing the company’s commitment to connecting customers with available assistance resources. The colder months often bring increased energy use as customers work to

Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program.   Specifically, CCSJ will receive $1,443,864 to improve and strengthen the institution's academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability. In general, the Strengthening Institutions Program aims to help institutions of higher education become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students.   According to the CCSJ, approximately half of the grant funding will be designated to complete a kitchen and kinesiology space, which will provide more robust food service for students

INDIANA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CITY OF LA PORTE AS COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR!!!! Thank you to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for naming the City of La Porte the Yamaha Community of the Year!!! We’re honored and grateful to have the work happening all across our community recognized at the state level… We are proud of how far our community has come, but even more excited about where we’re headed….We still have more work to do and we won’t stop now!!! LA PORTE IS THE PLACE TO BE!!!! #LAPORTEPROUD!!

This morning at 8:30 AM, Deputy Josh Smith responded to the campus of the South Central Community School Corporation regarding the suspicious behavior and activity of a student. Deputy Smith met with corporation personnel in the rear parking lot and was provided with additional information. The student was identified as 18-year-old Nayden C. THORNTON of Union Mills. Deputy Smith continued to investigate the incident including him recovering a firearm that was located inside the student’s vehicle. THORNTON was eventually taken into custody. THORNTON was transported to an area hospital for medical clearance. Following such, Deputy Smith transported THORNTON to the

Today A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.   Tonight Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.   Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.   Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46.   Saturday Sunny, with a high near 62.   Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with

The Michigan City Public Art Committee is hosting its Walking Art 5K on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Millennium Plaza in Washington Park, the City of Michigan City announced on Facebook. "The event celebrates the incredible public art found throughout Michigan City, with a 5K walk featuring sculptures, murals, art benches and other landmarks along the way. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be live music and plenty to explore throughout the event," the city said. Fifteen of Michigan City’s art benches will be auctioned off during the event. That includes the bench currently located in front of City Hall. Minimum

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — In an update to a fatal crash that occurred this past Friday on State Road 2, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has shared information that a second person, Elvin Nuest, died as a result of injuries sustained. Police say the investigation remains open and ongoing.  

The City of Valparaiso and Jefferson Park neighbors will host a tree planting on Saturday, October 3 at 200 East Park (2501 McCord Rd.). Supported by a $3,000 Neighborhood Improvement Grant, the project will result in the planting of approximately 19 to 22 trees.   (Image credit: City of Valparaiso / Facebook)