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INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION INVESTS IN THE LA PORTE COUNTY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO STRENGTHEN LA PORTE COUNTY THROUGH ARTS AND CREATIVITY The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $10,706 to the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra through the Arts Organization Support grant program. Arts Organization Support grants provide annual operating support for the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of eligible arts organizations. During its June Quarterly Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs. These grant programs are facilitated in partnership with the IAC Regional Arts Partners. Between both programs,

I-65 to have overnight lane closures between S.R. 14 and S.R. 114 JASPER COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction Co Inc will conduct overnight lane closures on I-65 between State Road 14 and State Road 114 during the hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting on or after Monday, August 10. There will be alternating lane closures between mile marker 215 to 218 Monday through Friday evenings for three weeks. Crews will be conducting bridge work at C.R. 1000 W over I-65, with I-65 reduced to one lane overnight to safely access the bridge structure. Construction will

News Release La Porte County Sheriff's Office:  For 43 years, a calm, reliable, and exceptionally knowledgeable presence has occupied the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office Maintenance Garage.  For more than three-plus decades, this gentleman led the team of technicians while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the agency’s garage.  Today, he closes his office door one final time and begins a well-earned retirement while looking forward to enjoying a long-awaited free schedule. Bob Parks began his career with the Sheriff’s Office on January 3, 1983.  Over the course of four decades, Bob completed thousands of oil changes, brake jobs, tire replacements,

Foo Fighters at Soldier Field was awesome last night. The breeze off the Lake, music, atmosphere was electric. Dave Grohl and the crew ripped through a 3 hour show, 27 songs that included a journey through 30 plus years from the opening track All My Life, into gems like The Pretender, Times Like These, Rope, Stacked Actors, My Hero, Learn to Fly, Walk, Best of You, Everlong to name a few. At one point in the midst of the show the band used a mini stage which we loved. Sound was decent last night. Visuals good. Norma and I were

Today Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Monday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.   Monday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.   Tuesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

A total of 57 non-profit organizations across Indiana will receive a boost through $357,000 in funding from Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP) for community health improvement programs.   SIPP is a community health enrichment program that builds partnerships with nonprofit health and human service agencies providing services in at-risk communities served by Franciscan Health. The goal of the program is to foster long-term relationships with community providers to better address significant health issues among vulnerable populations.   “We are excited to build on the previous success of this program with new and returning partners,” said Kate Hill-Johnson, administrative

In St. Joseph County, there will be lane closures on Mayflower Road (old State Road 123) between Sample Street and State Road 23 beginning on or after Monday, August 10. Mayflower Road will have alternating lane closures for up to three weeks for resurfacing operations at the U.S. 20/31 bypass. Short-term ramp closures will occur at the interchange when resurfacing the driving lane in front of each ramp. These closures will be in place for several hours until the surface has cooled, so motorists should be prepared to seek alternate routes. INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near crews and

Education, Family Birth Center tours and giveaways featured DYER, Ind. – Franciscan Health Dyer is hosting a free baby expo for expectant families and new parents. The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Franciscan Health Dyer, 24 Joliet St., in the first floor conference rooms. Attendees should enter through the main entrance. Information and education on car seat safety, prenatal care, safe sleep and breastfeeding will be offered along with information from health vendors, clinical staff, healthcare providers and community resources. Tours of

🚧 TRAVEL ADVISORY 🚧 POSTPONED ROLLING SLOWDOWN– NEW DATE 8/10/2026‼️ from the Indiana Toll Road -be prepared ****FOLLOW Their FACEBOOK page for the most up to date information   On Monday night, August 10 (weather permitting), NIPSCO, in partnership with the Indiana State Police, will implement a rolling slowdown on both directions of the Indiana Toll Road between mile markers (MM) 17–27. • Times: 10 p.m.–4 a.m. CT (11 p.m.–5 a.m. ET) • Eastbound Location: MM 17 • Westbound Location: MM 27 The Portage Toll Plaza will have lane restrictions in place to help ensure safety during operations. Motorists should

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.   Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.   Sunday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Sunday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Monday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.   Monday Night Showers and possibly a

21st Annual Hoosier Star will take place on Saturday September 12th, 7pm CDT at the La Porte Civic Auditorium The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will present its 21st annual Hoosier Star event on Saturday, September 12, 7pm (CDT) at the Civic Auditorium in La Porte. Ten finalists (five adult & five youth) have been chosen to perform at Hoosier Star in front of the LCSO. They are: ADULT DIVISION Anaya Cunningham, La Porte Tenley Edvardson, Schererville Kurt Gillins, Valparaiso Wrigley Hemphill, La Porte Grace Ott, La Porte YOUTH DIVISION Olivia Branco, La Porte Selah Branco, La Porte Nick Oss,

Ramp and lane closures to begin for construction In Lake County, improvements are scheduled to begin next week at the I-80/94 and State Road 53/Broadway interchange. Work is expected to begin on or after Thursday, August 13 and continue through late November. During the closure, crews will reconfigure the entrance and exit ramps to eastbound I-80/94. As part of the closure, crews will close the right lane and outside shoulder of I-80/94, shifting traffic to the inside shoulder. Four lanes of traffic will be open most of the time. Overnight Thursday, Aug. 13 (8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.) Eastbound I-80/94

VALPARAISO, Ind. — The MAAC Foundation celebrated the graduation of its first Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in the Heroes’ Hangout building on the MAAC campus. Nine students successfully completed the program, marking an important milestone in the MAAC’s continued expansion of first responder training opportunities. Lead EMR Instructor Michael Parks, NREMT-Paramedic, Primary Instructor (PI), as well as his fellow instructors, provided students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver immediate, lifesaving care during medical emergencies. These Emergency Medical Responders are now equipped with the knowledge and necessary skills to perform basic life-saving interventions at emergency scenes until more advanced medical personnel

REMINDER from Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc. with Back to School reminders. Stop by one of their FOUR locations in Chesterton, Michigan City, Portage and Valparaiso. Visit their website at www.chestertonpt.com for more information. #wims #whfb

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.   Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 65.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.   Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.   Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Monday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

The Indiana Toll Road Post has given the following update to a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Porter County early Thursday: The Porter County Coroner’s Office has positively identified and authorized the release of the identity of the deceased from the motorcycle crash that occurred early this morning on the Indiana Toll Road. The deceased has been identified as Martin Meschede, 25 of Porter, IN. Family of Meschede has been notified. Troopers with the Indiana State Police - Toll Road Post are investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning near mile marker 25 in Porter County. Original details

The Town of Porter is announcing that the Waverly Road bridge over I-94 will be closed to all traffic beginning on Monday, Aug. 17, according to the Town of Chesterton Facebook page. INDOT will be repairing and resurfacing the bridge. The work is currently anticipated to take approximately 75 days. The bridge could be back in business on Oct. 31. The recommended detour: Wagner Road. However, the long-closed Mineral Springs Road bridge over the East Arm of the Little Calumet River—just north of The Spa Special Events Center—is right now expected to reopen to traffic sometime during the week of

News Release, Indiana Bankers Association: Gov. Mike Braun has appointed Amber R. Van Til, president and CEO of the Indiana Bankers Association, to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Her term will run through June 30, 2030. Van Til is a past chair and current trustee of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its Herbert V. Prochnow Educational Foundation. She also serves on the governance and industry committees of iLab, an organization helping establish youth apprenticeship programs across the state, and has been instrumental in the IBA launching its own apprenticeship program, the Financial Services

LA PORTE COUNTY - U.S. 421 will be closed at the railroad crossing between U.S. 6 and C.R. 700 S beginning on or after Monday, August 10. U.S. 421 will be closed in this location for approximately six days while the railroad works on their crossing. The closure will be confined to this location, and local access will be maintained up to that point. Through traffic should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 6, State Road 39 and U.S. 30.

Today Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.   Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.   Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.   Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65.   Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.   Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.   Sunday