La PORTE — Teamsters Local 135 members at MonoSol picketed for a second day outside the company’s LaPorte facility on Friday, demanding the packaging employer negotiate a fair contract and end its lockout of workers.
Ladies’ Sip & Shop event at Lubeznik Center
FORT WAYNE — With the holiday’s here, it’s time to gorge on food and decorate the house. But rushing into decorating to keep up with Clark Griswold can make things hazardous for both you and your wallet.
MICHIGAN CITY — Michigan City residents will have a chance to reflect on the meaning of Christmas, while enjoying some tradition and new holiday music when a local church continues one of its popular holiday traditions.
Parrott promoted at Centier Bank
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Trinity announces Christmas services
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MICHIGAN CITY — High-ability students from three Michigan City elementary schools hosted a health fair at Knapp Elementary on Thursday to stress the importance of and destigmatizing of mental health in schools.
MICHIGAN CITY — The Michigan City Festival of Lights Celebration will return on Saturday, beginning with the annual holiday parade.
MICHIGAN CITY — A special and wild holiday event will be conducted this weekend in Michigan City.
Locals to perform in Trine holiday concert
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La PORTE — Internet users in La Porte will soon be able to upgrade to even faster services as one of the area’s internet providers upgrades its system early next year.
MICHIGAN CITY — The Michigan City High School Student Council is once again coordinating a district-wide “drive-thru” food drive.
La PORTE — Karaoke, live music, a Christmas raffle, kid’s crafts and a visit from Santa Claus are all on the menu at Jingle Berry Bash to benefit La Porte’s Arts in the Park program.
CHESTERTON — The National Park Service and the Midwest Rail Rangers have solidified their partnership with the signing of a general agreement, pledging to work together to provide onboard education programs for passengers on the South Shore Line, which passes through the park.
La PORTE — Everyday creativity is everywhere, including your clothes, according to Dale Cooper.
Historical Society hosts Church Night
INDIANAPOLIS — Improving K-12 outcomes for students of all races and income levels, and greatly elevating the postsecondary attainment levels of Indiana’s adult workforce are the most significant challenges facing the state, according to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
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MICHIGAN CITY — HealthLinc has invested $15 million into a new Michigan City clinic, part of partnership with Ivy Tech Community College to assist low-income residents and provide a resource for healthcare students.
INDIANAPOLIS — A state utility watchdog group says Northwest Indiana residents already hit hard by rising prices could find themselves in a “dire utility affordability crisis” after NIPSCO’s latest rate request.
CHESTERTON — The South Shore Line’s ridership is continuing to bounce back following the COVID-19 pandemic, with discretionary riders coming back the strongest.
MICHIGAN CITY — Festive music will fill the air as the Michigan City Area Schools’ “One City, One Sound” returns to an in-person format this year.
MICHIGAN CITY — Canterbury Theatre will present the “Canterbury Christmas Show with the Grumpy Green Elf!” featuring local media personality Donna Kavanagh for four performances in December.
For the 81st consecutive year, The Herald-Dispatch will continue its tradition of publishing Bible verses during the Christmas season through Saturday, Dec. 24. Bible passages are taken from the Good News Bible, Today’s English Version.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Office of the Utility Consumer Counselor is reminding Northwest Indiana residents of the deadline to comment on NIPSCO’s recently filed electric rate case.
HAMMOND/WESTVILLE — Purdue University Northwest will host fall commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 10, on the Hammond campus.
MICHIGAN CITY — For the past 105 years, the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce has celebrated its members during its annual Member Dinner.
Daily Bible verse
Workshop on job applications, interviews
For the 81st consecutive year, The Herald-Dispatch will continue its tradition of publishing Bible verses during the Christmas season through Saturday, Dec. 24. Bible passages are taken from the Good News Bible, Today’s English Version.
Access the library’s online catalog at www.mclib.org. Wi-Fi is available in the library. Normal library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, contact the circulation desk at 873-3042.
Thanksgiving-themed carillon concert
MICHIGAN CITY — The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce has launched its third annual Support Local campaign to encourage residents to shop, spend, and give locally this holiday season – and it’s offering incentives to do so.
For the 81st consecutive year, The Herald-Dispatch will continue its tradition of publishing Bible verses during the Christmas season through Saturday, Dec. 24. Bible passages are taken from the Good News Bible, Today’s English Version.
For the 81st consecutive year, The Herald-Dispatch will continue its tradition of publishing Bible verses during the Christmas season through Saturday, Dec. 24. Bible passages are taken from the Good News Bible, Today’s English Version.
MICHIGAN CITY — The average price of gasoline in Indiana and nationally has fallen dramatically in the last week, good news for holiday travelers, and experts expect the downward trend to continue for several weeks.
The big man in the red suit is back outside the La Porte County Courthouse in La Porte. The La Porte Park and Recreation Department maintenance staff put up the giant Santa Claus on Tuesday morning, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1968. He will be ready to greet visitors to the San…
Richters to perform in First Friday Concert Series
MICHIGAN CITY — Members and anyone interested in music are invited to the opening meeting of the season for Monday Musicale.
La PORTE — Local entrepreneurial group, The Collective, is hosting its annual Small Business Saturday Artisan Market, including a community giveback to the Pax Center.
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MICHIGAN CITY — Matey’s Bar and Restaurant, a popular summer stop on Michigan City’s north side, has completed major renovations to become a bar for all seasons, with new events to bring holiday cheer and a break from winter monotony.
MICHIGAN CITY — Five Michigan City charitable organizations are competing for cash awards in the Trees of Hope contest by hosting themed holiday trees at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa.
The La Porte High School Mixed Chorale will perform in the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra’s 28th Holiday at the Pops concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at La Porte’s Civic Auditorium. The chorale, under the direction of Tom Coe, will perform “The Musicological Journey Through the Twelv…
The legendary Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad was first proposed in 1905 as an incredible way for passengers to travel between America’s two largest cities in ten hours for only $10.
MICHIGAN CITY — Franciscan Health’s Northern Indiana hospitals collected more than 17,000 diapers to support families battling diaper insecurity during the sixth annual Diaper Drive in October.
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