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Four Chesterton firefighters were presented with the Chesterton Fire Department’s Lifesaving Award at the Town Council’s meeting Monday night, Sept. 11. "Capt. Aimee Gilbert, Lt. Evan Jones, Engineer Heather Compton, and Firefighter Justin Lewis were honored for their professional—and exceptional work—at the scene of a near-fatal cardiac event at Dogwood Park on Tuesday, June 13," the Chesterton Fire Department said on its Facebook page Wednesday. Deputy Chief Rudy Jimenez had the privilege of reading the citation accompanying the presentation: “On June 13 at 7:54 a.m. Chesterton Fire and Northwest Health-Porter EMS units were dispatched to a cardiac arrest at Dogwood

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. -- On Saturday, Sept. 16, troopers from the Indiana State Police Lowell Post will be conducting a sobriety check point at an undisclosed location in Lake County. "Drivers passing through the checkpoint area should have their license and registration available and will only wait briefly while troopers determine whether further investigation is necessary," Indiana State Police stated in a press release. The Indiana State Police also stated the following information: "Hoosiers are asked to help do their part in making Indiana roadways safer by observing the following tips: Plan ahead and always use a designated driver. Don’t

The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office said on their Facebook page Wednesday that administrators had recently learned of an extended upcoming road closure. U.S. 421 will have a hard closure in both directions at the Kankakee River on or about Sept. 18. This will be a 60 day project for a bridge overlay. The official detour route will be State Road 8, 39 and 10.

Press release by Indiana Department of Education: INDIANAPOLIS –Today, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provided an update to the Indiana State Board of Education on the state’s ongoing work to rethink the high school experience. This included the anticipated timeline and process for how the state will define high-quality work-based learning and credentials of value, as well as presentations from national thought leaders. “How might we maximize the four years of high school, in order to make it as valuable as possible for students? This is our collective challenge, yet also, an incredible opportunity,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana

Press release by Purdue University Northwest: HAMMOND, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is sponsoring two college fairs this fall in partnership with local high schools. The fairs will take place at Highland High School and Michigan City High School. Each will host approximately 60 colleges and universities for students interested in attending a post-secondary educational institution. In past years, PNW sponsored and hosted annual college fairs on its Hammond and Westville campuses. This fall the university will partner with local high schools to use their facilities for the events. Students attending will be able to conveniently interact with many

The intersection of Ind. 49 and Indian Boundary Road will have closures beginning Wednesday night (tonight), according to the Town of Chesterton. The Town of Chesterton posted the following information to its Facebook page: *Along Indian Boundary Road, from INDOT’s right-of-way on the west side of Ind. 49 to its right-of-way on the east side *Along Ind. 49, from the project area south of Indian Boundary Road to the project area north of it. This phase will consist of a combination of nighttime milling and daytime resurfacing: *NIGHT MILLING: From 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, to 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept.

One person died Tuesday afternoon after a crash in La Porte County, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is reporting. Tuesday afternoon just before 4 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 0300 north block of County Road 250 East, in reference to a single vehicle personal injury crash.  The initial on-scene investigation determined a maroon 2014 Ford passenger vehicle was traveling southbound on County Road 250 East.  For an unknown reason, the vehicle drove left of center, left the east side of the roadway, and struck a tree.  The vehicle continued traveling southbound and returned to the roadway for nearly

U.S. 12 will be closed between Hobart Road and County Line Road in Lake County on or after Monday, Sept. 18 for about five days. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will be setting bridge supports for their Double Track project. The official detour for this closure will follow U.S. 20 and State Road 149.

An investigation is underway after two people were found dead at inside a Michigan City hotel room, according to the La Porte County Sheriff's Office. The La Porte County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division, along with the assistance of the Michigan City Police Department, are investigating the circumstances of two adults found deceased inside a room located at the Dunes Inn (3934 North Frontage Road, Michigan City). The early stages of the investigation have determined this was an isolated incident and there is / was no immediate public safety threat. Anyone who may have

Firefighters responded to a shed on fire in unincorporated Liberty Township late afternoon Monday. Volunteers from Liberty Township, South Haven, and Union Fire Departments responded for a shed having caught fire near a residence in the 200 block of Falcon Way near U.S. Highway 6 in Eagle Ridge subdivision. Firefighters arrived on scene and found an approximate 20 by 15 foot shed in close proximity to the residence fully engulfed. Firefighters entered the residence to check for extension after radiating heat caused the exterior of the house siding to melt. Only a smoke-filled residence was found and subsequently ventilated. The

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and partner organizations encourage those living or working in Hammond, Whiting, East Chicago, and Gary to attend a free open house-style event focused on restoration efforts within the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern (AOC). Community members may come anytime during the open house to engage with project and program staff about the AOC restoration work. Guided hikes of Gibson Woods will be held at 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. Families are welcome. Materials and educational activities will be available for school-age children. Details of the event are as follows: WHO: IDEM and partner organizations WHAT: Free public

Multiple Beach Hazards Statements are in effect for Lake Michigan Tuesday. For the counties of Northern La Porte, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien: ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves. Waves building to 3 to 6 feet Tuesday afternoon. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - An Indiana Department of Transportation contractor will move to phase 5 of 6 for concrete restoration work on I-94 eastbound between State Road 912/Cline Avenue and I-65 starting on or after Friday, Sept. 15. There will be overnight lane closures on eastbound I-94 from approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept.16. Beginning the morning of Saturday, Sept. 16, traffic will be in a new configuration with the work zone to the right and travel lanes shifted left. The farthest lane to the left will be an "express" counterflow lane on the

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is reporting conservation officers are investigating the death of a Chicago man whose body was recovered from Lake Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 9, according to a Facebook post from the Town of Chesterton. The Town of Chesterton stated the following on its Facebook page: "According to the DNR, at 4:09 p.m. first-responders were dispatched to Whiting Lakefront Park to search for a missing person, last seen struggling in the water, then going under near the boat ramps. "Gerardo Castaneda-Soto, 27, was located by the Whiting Fire Department and transported to St. Catherine’s Hospital in

STARKE COUNTY, Ind. - An Indiana Department of Transportation contractor will close U.S. 421 between County Road West 400 South and County Road West 2400 South on or after Monday, Sept. 18. U.S. 421 will be closed through mid-November for bridge deck overlay projects over the Kankakee River and Payne Ditch. Motorists should seek an alternate route. The official detour will follow State Road 10, State Road 39 and State Road 8.

Don’t miss the annual mum sale hosted by Life Care Center of Michigan City ! All proceeds go towards Life Care fundraising for the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Place: 3725 E US Hwy 12 Beachside Gardens Michigan City, IN Date:  September 15 & 16, 2023 Stop by Beachside Gardens and purchase your fall mums and other plants.  Beachside will donate a portion of all sale to help support the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Please call Jill at Life Care, 219-229-2429 if you have any questions.

Step into the past at LaPorte County Parks Pioneer Days!!  Bring your family out to Creek Ridge County Park on September 23 & 24.  Experience wagon rides, outdoor cooking, crafts, food and more.  Visit with historically clad vendors, and enjoy hands-on activities that are both fun and educational!!    As you enter this 96 acre park, you will be greeted by the aroma of kettle corn, ham and beans, and apple butter brewing.  Enjoy the many demonstrators like – blacksmiths, wood working and quilters.  Try your hand at ceramics, candle dipping, and tin punching.  Let’s create great family memories! Pioneer Days

Janet Beutner with City of Michigan City reminder about the deadline of ARPA Grant next week. The goal is to give away 500k by next week. This covers programs like Service League of Michigan City, Salvation Army, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless. Contact jbeutner@emichigancity.com for more information. #wims

Wincenty "Vince" Bondzis, 75, Michigan City, IN, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at 3:26 am in Franciscan Health - Michigan City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 16, 2023 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1506 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN with Rev. Walter Ciesla officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Otis, IN. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday and from 8:30 am - 9:30 am Saturday at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN. Contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Building Fund, 1506

One person was injured and another went to jail after a crash involving a school bus and a semi Thursday night on I-65 in Jasper County. At about 11:15 p.m. the Lowell Regional Dispatch Center received 911 calls of a crash involving a school bus and a semi on I-65, northbound lanes at the 222 mile-marker. This location is two miles north of the Fair Oaks exit. Troopers responded to the scene and located a school bus in the right ditch.  The driver of the bus was pinned in the vehicle, but was alert. Preliminary investigation shows that the driver