Child with lighter ignites fire
MICHIGAN CITY — A smoke alarm proved to be a lifesaver for a local family on Friday when a child playing with a lighter started a fire that filled their home with smoke and flames.
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South county residents sound off on J-turn
UNION MILLS – While construction is still years away, many south county residents are already asking the Indiana Department of Transportation to reverse direction on a possible J-turn intersection at U.S. 30 and State Road 39 near Hanna.
ISP honors its fallen
LOWELL – Indiana State Police Probationary Trooper Lewis E. Phillips of Michigan City was 24 when he died in a crash while responding to another’s trooper’s call for assistance in 1975.
Local vet honored by A.K. Smith Center
MICHIGAN CITY – He’s not a student, but when the A.K. Smith Career Center hosted its annual Technical Awards and Honor Society induction program last week, a local veteran was among the honorees.
Remembering fallen peace officers
La PORTE COUNTY — For the 20th consecutive year, law enforcement officials from across La Porte County will gather next week to pay tribute to fallen comrades.
Former councilman back on the ballot
MICHIGAN CITY – It’s been 11 years since he served on the Michigan City Common Council, but Paul Przybylinski has thrown his hat back in the ring to reclaim his seat as representative for the 2nd Ward.
Heeding the call of the streets
WEST LAFAYETTE – Not many people will tell you high school marching band prepared them for life. Olivia Glowacki is an exception, and her success in high school and college would bear it out.
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Church Briefs
All listings must be submitted in writing by noon Thursday for inclusion in Saturday’s Church Briefs. Listings may be emailed to ahaverstick@heraldargus.com.
Fling proves fun and fulfilling
TRAIL CREEK – A week of rain didn’t dampen local support for The Salvation Army of Michigan City’s Spring Fling Dinner & Auction on Thursday.