Area Briefs
Recycling must be in toters for pickup
Month: April 2020
Arise and Shine ready to help those in need during time of crisis
MICHIGAN CITY — At the onset of the coronavirus crisis in the United States, a local pantry and resource center held an emergency staff meeting on how to respond.
‘It was like a bad Western,’ NWI woman recalls encounter with S’ville turkeys
Christine McCants was leaving a friend’s house last week when she encountered unexpected visitors.
Family member of M’ville student tests positive for coronavirus, district says
The family was tested for coronavirus 10 days ago and the identity of the family member or student was not given due to privacy laws, the Merrillville schools superintendent said.
The Salvation Army facing 500% increase in emergency needs
Food, housing assistance, eviction prevention, utilities and water shut-off prevention, employment assistance and financial counseling are among the mounting needs of Lake County residents.
Food pantry implements drive-up system
All occupants must remain in a vehicle and have trunks open, empty and clean for staff to load in groceries.
State to offer free FAFSA guidance in virtual event ahead of April filing deadline
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is due April 15. The state will offer free filing advice Saturday in a virtual FAFSA Frenzy event.
Halt in casino revenue brings spending freeze to Michigan City
Mayor Duane Parry, a longtime critic of the past administration for relying too heavily on casino revenue, said there are enough cash reserves for the city to dip into for now.
Valparaiso University’s Brittany Anderson and Morgan Matalin have seen it all
Brittany Anderson’s first thought was of Morgan Matalin.