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The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop.   In addition to summer fun and holidays, severe summer weather can have a sudden impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets. Scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this month to ensure blood products are constantly available in the weeks to come for all patients, including those in

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews are conducting seal coating operations resulting in the closure of State Road 14 beginning on or a3fter today, July 8. State Road 14 will be closed between I-65 and U.S. 421 for approximately two days. The official detour for this closure will follow I-65, State Road 114 and U.S. 421. Through traffic should utilize the detour or seek an alternate route. Local traffic should exercise caution and follow traffic directions carefully in the area where work is occurring. This work is weather sensitive so the schedule is subject to change. 

Here is your schedule for Tuesday July 8th for The LAPORTE COUNTY FAIR ****Veterans Day - All Active Military and Veterans Free with ID Tuesday, July 8, 2025   Gates Open at 10am Veterans Day - All Active Military and Veterans Free with ID   8:00am: 4-H Beef/Dairy Judging Begins (Livestock Arena)   10:00am - 7:00pm: The Curious Kids Trail and Tractor Trail   10:00am Bear Hollow Wood Carvers (Entrance of Pioneerland)   10:00am: All Buildings Open, Petting Zoo Open   10:15 Opening ceremonies for Veterans Day (Main Gate)   10:15-2:00- Veterans Day Booths and Card Making (FMEC Event Building)

Tune into "Well Beings" with Debbie Tatum from The Franciscan Health Foundation on Wednesday July 9th at 9:10am. You can hear it on AM 1420, 95.1FM, and 106.7FM in Valparaiso plus we stream at wimsradio.com. This week's show is brought to you by Captain Ed's Furniture & Mattress in Michigan City. #wims #nwi #localradio

SOUTH BEND – James E. Burch II, 38 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor. Burch was sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release. According to documents in the case, in August 2024, police were summoned to a residence where Burch was both seen and photographed pointing a .357 caliber revolver. When police arrived, they located the firearm and arrested Burch.  Burch’s criminal

TRAFFIC ALERT-Overnight Closures on I-94 construction between U.S. 421 and U.S. 20/35 Monday, July 7 through Saturday, July 12.moving to phase two   LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between U.S. 421 and U.S. 20/35 Monday, July 7 through Saturday, July 12.   Lane closures will take place during the overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. I-94 is currently reduced to two lanes through the work zone so this will further reduce traffic to one lane during these timeframes. There will also be

CROWN POINT, Ind. – Franciscan Health is embarking on a project, in collaboration with community partners, to further transform the former Franciscan Health Crown Point hospital campus.   Franciscan Alliance donated more than 12 acres of land adjacent to the former Franciscan Health Crown Point property at 1201 S. Main St. to its neighbor at the Dean and Barbara White Southlake YMCA. Work is already well underway by Tonn and Blank Construction to build the YMCA Sportscenter at Crown Point. The Sportscenter will contain dedicated courts for basketball and pickleball. The YMCA Sportscenter is expected to open in January 2026.

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - NIPSCO will close the intersection of U.S. 231 and Cline Ave for approximately one month beginning on or after Wednesday, July 9. This closure is for utility relocations ahead of roundabout construction at this intersection, which is scheduled to begin in 2026. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The detour will follow 101st Ave, Parrish Ave, 117th Ave, Burr St and Fathke Rd.

Here is your schedule for Monday July 7th for the LAPORTE COUNTY FAIR TODAY is SENIOR DAY   Monday, July 7, 2025   Gates Open at 10am Senior Day   9:00am: 4-H Horse and Pony Judging begins (Horse and Pony Arena)   10am-2pm- Senior Day Booths (FMEC Event Building)   10:00am Bear Hollow Wood Carvers (Entrance of Pioneerland)   10:00am -7:00pm: The Curious Kids Trail and Tractor Trail   10:00am: All Buildings Open, Petting Zoo Open   11:00am: 4-H Rabbit Show (Rabbit Barn)   11:00am: Queen City Circus (Grandstands)   11:00am: Extreme Raptors Birds of Prey   12:00: Pioneerland Opens

Indiana Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are investigating an incident that resulted in a father and son drowning in Lake Michigan. At 4:20 p.m. Saturday, conservation officers and Indiana Dunes National Park rangers responded to a report of an active water rescue on the lake near the town of Dune Acres. Conservation officers responded using off-road vehicles and a patrol boat to reach the remote area. When conservation officers arrived, two men had been removed from the water by a good Samaritan. Conservation officers and rangers boated the men to Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor while performing CPR. The two

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - On or after Monday, July 7, enforcement of Indiana's worksite speed control pilot program, known as Safe Zones , will begin in the I-65 work zone between State Road 2 and State Road 10 (mile marker 235-239). Enforcement will also continue in the Clear Path I-465/I-69 construction zone on the northeast side of Indianapolis. Truck-mounted speed timing devices will monitor speeds of passing vehicles. Those traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit will receive a violation notice via mail. Penalties will be assessed as follows: First violation: zero-fine warning Second violation: $75 civil fine

Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival Presented by Arnett Construction Announces Sculptor Line-up for 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MICHIGAN CITY,  The return of the fourth annual Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival, presented by Arnett Construction, will be held July 18-20 in Washington Park. Bill and Marianne Knight of the Sand Lovers, LLC, have released the artist line-up for this year’s festival, which includes two additional master sculptors. “Michigan City has some amazing leadership and vision, pushing the event to new levels each year,” said Bill Knight. “We have a couple of surprises for the visitors this year, something that hasn’t been

La Porte—The La Porte Community School Corporation is pleased to welcome Dr. Aaron Owney as he begins his role as Assistant Superintendent of Operations. Dr. Owney brings over 20 years of distinguished experience in K-12 education and administration to our district leadership team. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Owney to the La Porte Community School Corporation," said Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood. "His leadership experience in strategic planning, innovative technology integration, and his commitment to data-driven decision making will strengthen our operations while keeping student success at the center of everything we do." Dr. Owney completed his Doctor of Education

Sunday, July 6, 2025-for more information check out www.lpfair.com Gates Open at 10am   8:30am: 4-H Goat Judging begins (Livestock Arena)   9:00am: Horse and Pony Show   10:00am -6:00pm: The Curious Kids Trail and Tractor Trail   11:00am: Old Time Church Service (School House)   11:00am: Extreme Raptors Birds of Prey   12:00: Pioneerland Opens   12:00 Story Time with the Queen   12:30pm: Queen City Circus (Grandstands)   1:00pm: Rabbit Showmanship (Rabbit Barn)   2:00pm: Extreme Raptors Birds of Prey   4:30pm: 4-H County Bred Steer and Dairy Feeder Steer Judging Begins (Livestock Arena)   5:00pm: Pioneerland Ham

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2025 spring semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,746 undergraduate students for their academic achievements. Qualifying students sustained an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 and a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Domestic students from 19 different U.S. states and international students from 34 different countries were recognized on the PNW 2025 spring semester Dean’s List. For a full listing of recognized students, visit pnw.edu/deans-list.

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) proudly announces the launch of its new Web-Based Data Transparency Portal, designed to enhance public access to critical information and ensure accountability. This cutting-edge platform provides easy access to comprehensive data on the agency's operations, programs, and services. As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and service excellence, the portal offers a user-friendly interface featuring interactive dashboards and real-time data. Users can explore a wide range of information, including agency grant allocations, service performance metrics, and program outcomes. Along with agency data, the portal also features the full economic

To accommodate passengers attending University of Notre Dame 2025 home football games, the South Shore Line will provide the following service. All times listed in Eastern Time (ET) * Shuttle bus will stage at the drop-off location on campus and depart @ 8:30p to meet Tr 512. ** Shuttle bus will stage at the drop-off location on campus and depart with passengers one hour after the conclusion of the game to the Airport to meet the Extra train. Extra departs the Airport 90 minutes after the conclusion of the game. 3:30p ET Kick-off • Free shuttle bus service provided between

STARKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will close U.S. 35 between C.R. 350 S and C.R. 400 S on or after Monday, July 7. U.S. 35 will be closed through the end of September for a bridge replacement project at Craigmile Ditch. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow State Road 8, State Road 39 and State Road 10.

Here is the Schedule for today Saturday July 5th at The LAPORTE COUNTY FAIR #wims #whfb #laportecounty For more information check out their website at www.lpfair.com. Saturday, July 5, 2025   Gates Open at Noon 6:00 am to noon: Animal Species Drop Off   8:00 am Rabbit Open Show Contest, 4-H Rabbit judging to follow   Noon: 2024 LaPorte County Fair Ribbon Cutting and Flag Ceremony at the Main Gate   Noon: All Buildings Open, Petting Zoo Opens, Home and Family Open Class Judging to Begin   Noon - 7:00pm: The Curious Kids Trail 12:30pm: Live Shark Encounter   2:00pm:

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction will have ramp closures at the State Road 2 and U.S. 20/31 bypass interchange next week. Ramp closures will be in place during daytime work hours between Monday, July 7 and Friday, July 11. These closures are necessary to accommodate the resurfacing of State Road 2 in this area. Ramps to and from eastbound State Road 2 are scheduled to be closed Monday, July 7, and ramps to and from westbound State Road 2 are scheduled to be closed Tuesday, July 8. However, this schedule is weather