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Michiana Humane Society Invites Community to Remember Beloved Pets at Remember Me Thursday
Michigan City, IN - Michiana Humane Society invites the community to come together for an evening of remembrance during the 13th annual Remember Me Thursday on Thursday, September 24, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. CST at the shelter. Remember Me Thursday is an international day of…
New HIP Work Requirement Town Hall Dates
Information from Family Social Services Administration: FSSA, in partnership with Covering Kids & Families, will host a series of public town halls across the state to help HIP members, providers, and community partners learn more about the upcoming HIP Work Requirements. The…
Here is your Saturday forecast-FLOOD WATCH
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, Adams, Allen IN, Blackford, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart,…
Indiana State Police trooper fired upon; one suspect in custody, one found deceased
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police say a person was found dead and a suspect is in custody after an incident in which a trooper’s patrol vehicle was struck by gunfire. On Friday afternoon at approximately 3:15 p.m., an Indiana State trooper was flagged down by a…
Franciscan Health offering Produce Prescription Program
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health is again teaming up with the Indy Hunger Network to support healthier lifestyles by expanding access to nutritious food and providing chronic disease management education through the free Produce Prescription Program. The free program…
Event Canceled: Jammin with Save the Dunes
Save the Dunes released the following statement on their Facebook page about the cancellation of Jammin with Save the Dunes: After careful consideration, Save the Dunes has made the difficult decision to cancel Jammin with Save the Dunes tomorrow due to the thunderstorms in the…
La Porte SUNLFLOWER FAIR has been cancelled due to expected weather conditions
A DIFFICULT DECISION FOR THE SUNFLOWER FAIR After closely monitoring the forecast, speaking with our event partners and consulting with La Porte County Emergency Management, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 27th Annual Sunflower Fair, scheduled for tomorrow,…
Michigan City Extends Storm Relief SNAP Match at Farmers Market
Michigan City Extends Storm Relief SNAP Match at Farmers Market MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Michigan City residents using SNAP benefits can continue to stretch their grocery dollars further at the "Farmed & Forged" Michigan City Farmers Market, with the Storm Relief SNAP Match now…
Here is your Friday forecast-enjoy the weekend
Today A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Saturday A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high…
Northwest Indiana families value higher education at Purdue University Northwest
Students return at record levels; nearly 80% of undergraduate and graduate students are Indiana residents HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed 1,653 newly admitted undergraduate students while recording a new record 70.8% retention rate for…
Michigan City Fire Department Citizen Recognition – Lifesaving Award
A Michigan City resident was recognized Tuesday for his actions during a house fire that officials say helped save a person trapped on a second-story deck. The Michigan City Fire Department release the following statement: At the Michigan City Common Council Meeting on Tuesday,…
Police investigate after person found shot in Michigan City
A man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Thursday in Michigan City. According to police, at approximately 1:24 A.M., officers received a Flock Raven gunshot detection notification coming from the area near East Coolspring Avenue and Dody Avenue. The dispatch center…