‘The kind of people we produce here’
MICHIGAN CITY – Six local graduates were awarded college scholarships at the Michigan City Public Library last week.
Month: June 2019
Police: Woman tried to hide syringes in her son’s pocket
MUNCIE, Ind. — A central Indiana woman faces preliminary neglect charges for allegedly trying to hide syringes, one of them uncapped, in her son’s pocket.
Urgent care again on north side
MICHIGAN CITY – When the old St. Anthony Hospital closed its doors on the north side earlier this year, Franciscan Health officials said they had plans to continue providing health care services to area residents.
WWII veteran Carl Mann buried on D-Day 75th anniversary at Arlington National Cemetery
Sgt. Carl Mann was laid to his final resting place with a hero’s farewell exactly 75 years after he stormed Omaha Beach.
Nine hours of music
MICHIGAN CITY — For Kate Wakefield, lead singer and cellist for the band Lung, the cello, more commonly associated with classical music, can add a lot to rock.
Bus service needs more money, riders
La PORTE – Organizers of La Porte County’s ultra-affordable, tri-community public transportation system are seeking additional dollars to keep the program’s wheels spinning.
Visclosky to headline LWV annual meeting
MICHIGAN CITY — The League of Women Voters of La Porte County will feature one of the longest-serving and most popular members of Congress as guest speaker for its annual meeting and brunch.
IndyCar CEO Miles confirms discussions with Richmond, negotiations with Pocono
Will IndyCar return to Pocono in 2020?
Competency issue delays robbery trial
MICHIGAN CITY – The prosecution of a man accused of robbing four gas stations in March was put on hold Thursday after the judge remanded him to the custody of the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
Jorgensen aims to ease gun range restrictions for private landowners
CROWN POINT — Lake County Councilman Christian Jorgensen wants county planners to clarify the definition of a commercial shooting range when they revise the zoning ordinance later this year, ensuring certain residents can shoot on their land without ap…