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Here is the latest from the OTT Haverstock Funeral Chapel in Michigan City regarding Thomas C. Dobkins- November 29, 1965 - February 20, 2026   Thomas C. Dobkins, 60, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5:16 a.m. at Aperion Care in Michigan City.   In accordance with his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana, is handling arrangements.   To sign the guest book and leave condolences online, please visit www.otthaverstock.com.

Travelers Name Indy Airport No. 1 for the 14th Year in a Row ACI World tells IND staff ‘you make us proud’ To hold the record of Best Airport in North America for 14 years straight and 15 years overall—as the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has done once again—is no small feat. The Indy airport is the gateway to Indianapolis for air travelers from across the country and around the world, and it is an impressive place in the minds of the millions of people who pass through it each year. To Hoosiers, it’s simply our airport. But to the passengers who take

Reps. Pressel, Novak: IURC announces energy affordability investigation STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announced plans to investigate energy affordability with the five largest investor-owned utilities in the state – Duke Energy, CenterPoint Energy, AES Indiana, Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Indiana Michigan Power – according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Randy Novak (D-Michigan City). "Hoosiers are frustrated with high utility costs and deserve affordable, reliable energy," Pressel said. "We need to put residential ratepayers first and listen to their concerns. I believe this is a step in the right direction." According

Charles Salary Named Wolves’ Head Football Coach   Michigan City, IN – February 24, 2026 – The Michigan City Area Schools Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Charles Salary as Head Coach of the Michigan City High School Football Team at its regular meeting tonight.   Salary returns to Michigan City from Calumet High School, where he served as head coach for the past three seasons. Prior to his time at Calumet, Salary spent three years as a teacher at Barker Middle School and served as an assistant coach at Michigan City High School under Head Coach Phil Mason,

Today A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.   Tonight A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.   Thursday A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.   Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.   Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

U.S. 35 to close in La Porte on or after Monday March 2nd   LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor F H Paschen S N Nielsen & Associates LLC will close U.S. 35/Indiana Ave between State Road 2/Lincolnway and Maple Ave beginning on or after Monday, March 2.   U.S. 35 will be closed in this location through early May for road reconstruction activities, including pavement replacement, storm sewer, water main, and sanitary sewer work. This is a continuation of the U.S. 35/Indiana Ave pavement replacement and utilities project from Boyd Blvd to State Road 2/Lincolnway.

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions March 2026   Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – Elkhart County 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Maple City Chapel, 2015 Lincolnway E, Goshen, IN 46526   *This distribution is sponsored by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and will serve 200 households.   Thursday, March 5, 2026 - Marshall County 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET *While supplies last. Where: Janes Park, 600 Woodies Lane, Bremen, IN 46506   *This distribution is provided by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and will serve 200 households.     Friday, March 6,

VALPARAISO, IN—Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the launch of new Tales and Trails programming aimed at engaging young children with nature. Each session will include a read-aloud of a nature-themed children’s story, followed by interactive, handson activities designed to bring the story to life while exploring one of the organization’s conservation destinations.   Tales and Trails will be an ongoing series with multiple programs throughout the year. These programs are designed for children aged three to five years old, but parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their younger children as well.   “We’re really excited about the chance to

MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION in Kingsford Heights tomorrow Wednesday 2/25 from 10am-NOONCST-Feel Free to SHARE. Thank you Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, Inc. and Food Bank of Northern Indiana. Jim Musial will join Ric Federighi on Wednesday at 6:15am to chat about this Mobile Food Distribution Event. #wims #nwi #kingsfordheights #makingadifference

Today Partly sunny, with a high near 38.   Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.   Wednesday A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.   Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.   Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Center for Creative Solutions, Inc.® Announces Northwest Indiana’s Poetry Showcase for World Creativity & Innovation Week and National Poetry Month Northwest Indiana poets, April is for you! Throughout the month, the Center for Creative Solutions will celebrate both World Creativity & Innovation Week, April 15-21, and National Poetry Month. All poets residing in La Porte, Porter, Lake, Starke, Jasper, Newton and Pulaski Counties are invited to share their work in the 10th annual “Juried Showcase of Poetry.” Indiana University professor, writer and poetry contest judge, Dr. William Allegrezza, is back again to share his expertise. For students K-12, the Center

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has identified a new scam where family members of recent arrestees are being targeted.   Scammers are accessing the public access portion of the La Porte County Jail record management system – JailTracker, via the agency’s website.  From there, scam artists identify the name of an arrestee, proceed to use another internet source to locate a number for the family member of the arrestee, and then contact said family member.   The scammers are providing bond and alternative programming information to the subjects they have called.  Just like with any other scam, a form of money

Youth Spring Sports Registration is NOW OPEN! Registration for Youth Track and Field, Soccer, Legacy Taekwondo and basketball clinics are officially open, and we can’t wait to see your athletes in action this season. We are especially excited to share something NEW this year — Diverse Abilities Soccer!  This program is designed to create an inclusive, supportive, and fun environment where every child has the opportunity to learn the game, build confidence, and be part of a team. This program focuses on skill development, teamwork, confidence-building, and physical activity while meeting each child at their individual level. Register today and join

NOW HIRING INDIANA CONSERVATION OFFICERS (ICO): The Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement is hiring conservation officers who are ready to make a difference in our state. Apply now at on.IN.gov/ico-hiring.

UPDATE: Fatal House Fire on Pearson Road in Liberty Township Under Investigation   Liberty Township – This release provides an update on the house fire that occurred in the 100 block of Pearson Road (C.R. 125 West) on February 20, 2026, involving a female who perished in the fire and sent a male to receive advanced critical care in Indianapolis.   The Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office are actively working to investigate the cause of the fire. Investigators are carefully examining debris and fire patterns in an effort to determine the origin and

Here is your Monday forecast-WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY-have a great week WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7PM EST /6PMCST/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Local amounts up to 6 inches are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to around 25 mph. Blowing and drifting of snowfall will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

NIPSCO to Host Community Customer Care Centers Across Northwest Indiana Customers invited to learn about billing, financial assistance, energy efficiency, and investments NIPSCO is making to ensure safe and reliable service   MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – Beginning on Monday, Feb. 23, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) will host a series of Community Customer Care Centers across its northwest Indiana service territory. These sessions are part of NIPSCO’s ongoing commitment to listen to customers, respond to recent concerns about increasing utility bills, and provide transparent, personalized information about billing, energy assistance, and investments that support safe and reliable service.  

LA PORTE, IND. – Franciscan Health is teaming up with La Porte Branch of the LaPorte County Family YMCA to offer a free Cooking Matters class. Participants are invited to prepare and taste a new recipe. The class will highlight healthy food swaps, tips for budget-friendly grocery shopping, proper cooking techniques, general nutrition tips and more. The class is scheduled to take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central on Thursday, March 12 at the La Porte Branch of the LaPorte County Family YMCA, 901 Michigan Ave. in La Porte. The class is free, but space is limited and

MCAS Seeks Nominations for Wall of Fame   Michigan City, IN – Michigan City Area Schools is seeking nominations for the 2026 Michigan City Area Schools Wall of Fame. This annual award, first presented in 1976, honors former employees who have made outstanding contributions to the children of the MCAS. Employees from every area are eligible: administrators, custodians, food service personnel, instructional assistants, maintenance personnel, paraprofessionals, teachers, transportation staff, and secretarial staff.   To qualify for nomination, the candidate must have been employed by the Michigan City Area Schools for at least 15 years. Special circumstances may be considered for

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT TO 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ MONDAY…   * WHAT…Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible.   * WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.   * WHEN…NOW through noon CST/Monday.   * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.   * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A system will bring light snow with some lake enhancement tonight into Sunday. The greatest snowfall rates and a potential of more organized lake effect snow banding is Sunday evening into early Monday morning. Some