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MICHIGAN CITY — A Michigan City family will host its second annual blood drive on Sunday in Long Beach as a way to thank those who saved their daughter’s life through donations.
La PORTE — A firm that had been retained by both the city of La Porte and La Porte County is back on track to complete a study on the North-South Corridor project, which would divert truck traffic to the east side of La Porte.
PORTER — A Pine Township man is facing felony charges after a police pursuit ended at a bar in Porter, where he cursed an officer, and later threatened him after being taken to jail, according to police.
La PORTE — Still going strong after 117 years and several changes of location, the La Porte County Historical Society will mark its Founding Day on Monday.
MICHIGAN CITY – The Rotary Club of Michigan City is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Paul J. Alinsky Award.
La PORTE — Organist John Gouwens will be the featured musician at the next First Friday concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in La Porte.
Kiwanis serve pancakes to benefit 4-H
Sermon on how to heed Jesus’ words
This postcard shows the “wrecked” Franklin Street Bridge right after an excursion ship, the SS United States, backed into it. The accident happened on June 24, 1910. The bridge was rebuilt in 1911.
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MICHIGAN CITY — Not only are some technical students in Michigan learning about fire science and related careers, but they’re helping their peers be prepared to deal with emergency situations.
La PORTE — A La Porte man has been a guiding force behind La Porte’s airport for half a century, and airport officials think that’s worth celebrating.
SOUTH BEND — A judge found a 16-year-old boy guilty of murder Thursday afternoon in the asphyxiation slaying of a 6-year-old New Carlisle girl.
MICHIGAN CITY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County’s plan to build a new state-of-the-art facility in Michigan City has received a major boost from a local business.
On-and-off lake effect snow passed through La Porte County on Thursday, but while it made for some scenic rides along county roads, like Coulter Road in Westville, it didn’t accumulate as much as expected. As of noon Wednesday, Mill Creek had received 4.5 inches over the previous 36 hours, W…
MICHIGAN CITY — Friendship Botanic Gardens will host a free afternoon of winter wilderness discovery at the annual Maple Sugar Time Demonstration in February.
Harbour Trust adds to Tax/Trust teams
Watching speed at Woodlawn/ County Line
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Revenue started accepting filings for the 2023 individual income tax season on Monday, in concert with the IRS. Customers will have until Tuesday, April 18, to file both state and federal 2022 tax returns and pay any taxes owed.
What a beautiful and clear day at Lake Michigan. This photo was taken by Sharon Liedtky in 2013. Buildings in Chicago can be seen clearly in the background.
Compiled from Michigan City Police Department reports
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MICHIGAN CITY — State Rep. Pat Boy has re-introduced a bill requesting the immediate closure of coal combustion residual surface impoundments in Indiana.
MICHIGAN CITY — NIPSCO says it is making progress on the removal of coal combustion byproduct impoundments at its Michigan City Generating Station, and continues work to identify and remediate contaminated properties in the town of Pines.
La PORTE — The county continues work to recover from a major flood that occurred in the La Porte County Annex building on Christmas Day.
La PORTE — Snow returned to the area Wednesday after a long absence, and while the totals could hardly be called impressive, forecasters say it signals the start of more seasonal conditions – including snow and cold – starting Thursday.
INDIANAPOLIS — La Porte County high school seniors are well above the state rate for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but below a new completion goal set by state education officials.
MICHIGAN CITY — Franciscan Health Michigan City in December performed the first patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure procedure in the hospital’s history, thanks to the addition of a new interventional cardiologist to the Franciscan Physician Network, according to a statement from the hospital.
La PORTE — You might want to check the locks on any storage units or buildings left unguarded on your property, because you could find out someone’s beaten you to it.
PORTAGE — La Porte County will be well-represented on the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission in 2023, with local officials among those elected as new officers and Executive Board members this week.
INDIANAPOLIS — Shannon Walker, vice president of the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, has been selected as a member of the 2023 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute.
Local author to speak at Ivy Tech
Compiled from La Porte County Sheriff’s Office reports
HAMMOND/WESTVILLE — Purdue University Northwest’s online bachelor’s and master’s nursing programs have earned recognitions in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Program rankings.
Photo shows the managers and secretaries of the Planett Manufacturing Company. Simple to intricately designed frames made by Planett can be seen on the walls.
Students of the Month at Exchange
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MICHIGAN CITY — To honor American Heart Month and help in the fight against heart disease, a Michigan City-based manufacturing company has made donations to show it has a “heart of gold.”
VALPARAISO — When a Chicago woman was killed in a head-on collision on U.S. 20 near Porter last year, police initially said they did not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor.
La PORTE — La Porte County’s Emergency Management Agency has a number of projects in line this year, including coming up with a plan to work on sirens in its tornado warning system.
La PORTE — Local business leader, philanthropist and the current president pro tem of the La Porte City Council, Tim Franke, has announced he will seek re-election.
MICHIGAN CITY — A NICTD employee who allegedly stole and sold copper wire from the South Shore Line’s parent company was arrested after the GPS device on his company-owned vehicle tracked him during the commission of the crime, according to police.
Police: Man arrested near Rolling Prairie for stealing car says he took it because he ran out of gas
ROLLING PRAIRIE — When a La Porte County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over an SUV reported stolen out of Bremen, he probably didn’t expect the driver to admit to having taken it because his prior car ran out of gas.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana House of Representatives on Monday advanced a bill co-authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel, R-Rolling Prairie, calling on truck drivers to help drive human trafficking out of Indiana by listening and reporting.
MICHIGAN CITY — In anticipation of its Annual Dinner, the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce has been soliciting nominations for its Annual Awards ceremony.
La PORTE — The Healthcare Foundation of La Porte is hosting the first Nonprofit Excellence Symposium, “Leaders Learn,” to allow nonprofit leaders to learn from experts and each other, network, share best practices and grow as leaders.
MICHIGAN CITY — Several Marquette Catholic High School social studies classes got a chance to pick the brain of one of the leading voices in international global affairs Friday.
Locals make Manchester dean’s list
LCSO seeking merit deputy applicants
Providing support for the Indiana Audubon BIrd Count
MICHIGAN CITY — Michigan City High School has announced its honor rolls for the second grading period of the 2022-23 school year.
HAMMOND/WESTVILLE — Purdue University Northwest will host its annual Homecoming celebration with a week of activities for the campus community, alumni and public from Jan. 25 through Feb. 3.
Photo shows a couple enjoying a boat ride on Trail Creek. It was taken in the summer of 1949.
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