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Check out the 29th Annual PIONEER DAYS at Creek Ridge County Park at 7943 W. 400 N. in Michigan City
Check out the 29th Annual PIONEER DAYS at Creek Ridge County Park at 7943 W. 400 N. in Michigan City with LaPorte County Parks on September 26th and 27th. Family fun with Wagon Rides, Crafts, Food and so much more. Stop by between 10am-4pm. Entry Fee is $2.00 per person.
Michigan City Fall 2026 Airport Dumpster & Tire Amnesty Program
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The City of Michigan City will continue its Fall Airport Dumpster & Tire Amnesty Program this October, giving residents an opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted household items. The drop-off center will operate at the Michigan City…
Michigan City data center moratorium delay draws frustration during council meeting
An effort to pause data center development in Michigan City has itself been paused. The city council on Tuesday tabled a proposed moratorium ordinance, by a vote of eight-to-one. As written, the ordinance would pause the issuance of permits and tax abatements for data…
Here is your Wednesday forecast-BEACH HAZARDS
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...High waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will…
LPCSC School Board announces vision to become the Destination District of Northwest Indiana
News release, La Porte Community School Corporation: Board shares six-year goal at Sept. 14 meeting; new podcast episode takes community inside the decision The La Porte Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees has announced a shared vision for the next six years of…
Wanatah Scarecrow Fest is Friday 9/25-Sunday 927
Wanatah Scarecrow Fest schedule is officially posted! Check out their FACEBOOK page for the lastest. See attached schedule as well. Check it out, mark your favorites, and get ready for a fun-filled weekend! September 25–27 | Wanatah, IN #ScarecrowSeason #WanatahScarecrowFest
D’MARCUS THOMPSON FOUND GUILTY OF ATTEMPTED MURDER!
Late into a Friday night, a jury deliberated the fate of D’Marcus Thompson. Mr. Thompson was arrested in June 2025 for the murder of Traven Armstrong, and the attempted murder of Christopher Armstrong. After a long, four day trial, on Friday, Sept 11th, the jury returned a mixed…
Michigan City Fall 2026 Airport Dumpster & Tire Amnesty Program
Michigan City Fall 2026 Airport Dumpster & Tire Amnesty Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The City of Michigan City will continue its Fall Airport Dumpster & Tire Amnesty Program this October, giving residents an opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of…
Here is your Tuesday forecast-BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions expected. Those visiting the beach should stay out of the water. *Waves of 2 to 4 feet. *Strong southward flowing longshore current expected. *Strong structural current near…
Michigan City Area Schools Launches “Making Sense of School Finance” Video Series
Michigan City Area Schools has launched Making Sense of School Finance, a new video series designed to help families, staff, and community members better understand how public school funding works and the financial topics impacting MCAS. This series features Michigan City High…
SOUTH SHORE PUBLIC RELATIONS RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS CHICAGO SKYLINE AWARD FOR NEST COMMUNITY SHELTER’S COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR CAMPAIGN -The Public Relations Society of America – Chicago Chapter Honors Firm With Prestigious Skyline Award -Congratulations from TEAM WIMS
SOUTH SHORE PUBLIC RELATIONS RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS CHICAGO SKYLINE AWARD FOR NEST COMMUNITY SHELTER’S COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR CAMPAIGN -The Public Relations Society of America - Chicago Chapter Honors Firm With Prestigious Skyline Award -Congratulations from TEAM WIMS MICHIGAN…
LPCSC Food Service Team Hosts Second Annual “Corn Husk-Off” at Hailmann Elementary School
Press Release, La Porte Community School Corporation: Farm-to-school partnership returns as students shuck corn headed for their own lunch trays LA PORTE, Ind. – Hailmann Elementary School students rolled up their sleeves this week for the school's second annual Fourth Grade Corn…