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U.S. 35 to close for seal coat operations
LA PORTE & STARKE COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coat operations on U.S. 35 between U.S. 30 and U.S. 6 starting on or after Monday, September 14. Scrub seal operations will take place for approximately two days during the…
Franciscan Health hosting SHE Women’s Health Conferences
News release, Franciscan Health: Events aim to uplift, empower Northwest Indiana women NORTHWEST INDIANA – Registration for Franciscan Health’s Strong, Healthy, Empowered (SHE) Women’s Health Conferences is now open. “SHE is designed to create opportunities for women to thrive,”…
Michigan City Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy information
The Michigan City Police Department is now accepting applications for our 2026 Citizen’s Police Academy! The academy will run Thursday evenings from October 15th through November 19th, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Michigan City Police Department. This six-week program…
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Indiana Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
Press release, U.S. Small Business Administration: Low-interest disaster loans now available WASHINGTON — In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued Aug. 25, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for…
Salvation Army Expands Food Pantry Access to Support Storm Recovery Across La Porte County
La PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — The Salvation Army serving La Porte County is expanding food pantry services in response to the devastating storms that impacted the region last month, providing additional food assistance to households recovering from power outages, lost wages, and other…
Here is your Saturday forecast
Today A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Sunday Night A 30
August 2026 Severe Weather Response
August 2026 Severe Weather Response Severe weather moved quickly across Northwest Indiana on Tuesday, August 11, leaving communities throughout the region with widespread power outages, downed trees, flooding and significant storm damage. While Michigan City was fortunate to…
Carlson’s Drive-In: The Way It’s Always Been
Carlson's Drive-In: The Way It's Always Been There aren't many places left where ordering lunch feels nostalgic. The kitchen speaker crackles orders overhead. A carhop walks across the parking lot balancing a tray. Inside, glass root beer mugs wait in the chiller until they're…
Burn ‘Em Brewing: Something Different On Tap
Burn 'Em Brewing: Something Different On Tap Walk into Burn 'Em Brewing on any given weekend and it's unlikely to be the same experience as your last time there. One night, the taproom hums with conversation while friends work their way through a flight of beers. The next, a punk…
Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor: The Inside Scoop
Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor: The Inside Scoop For nearly a quarter century, on warm summer evenings, the children of Michigan City have asked a critical question: "Can we go to Bubbles?" For some, it means a towering waffle cone after a baseball game. For others, it's a reward after…
2026 State of The City Address
2026 State of The City Address On June 30, 2026, Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch delivered the 2026 State of the City address, highlighting the progress our community has made together while outlining the work still ahead. Centered on the theme "Celebrating Our People, Building…
The Cellar Door: Where Michigan City Comes Back Together
The Cellar Door: Where Michigan City Comes Back Together For years, 1901 Franklin Street was the kind of place you didn’t forget, especially if your first time there involved a fake ID and a little bit of luck. But after decades serving as the neighborhood staple, most recently…