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Today Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.   Tonight Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.   Thursday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.   Thursday Night A

September 16th, 2026|Local News|

Franciscan Alliance names Englehart as new CEO

MISHAWAKA, Ind. – Franciscan Alliance has named Michael Englehart as president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Englehart brings extensive senior executive experience, a strong background in Catholic and faith-based healthcare and a distinguished record of leading large health systems, physician organizations and specialty care networks. He succeeds Kevin Leahy, who earlier this year announced his decision to

September 16th, 2026|Local News|

Purdue University Northwest and Society of Innovators announce plans to end collaboration agreement

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) and Innovators Northwest Indiana have agreed to end the collaboration agreement through which the Society of Innovators (SOI) has functioned under the PNW umbrella since 2018. The change will be effective Dec. 31, 2026. The SOI’s board of directors voted at a July meeting to terminate the memorandum of understanding between

September 16th, 2026|Local News|

Franciscan Health Michigan City to host free baby shower

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health Michigan City is hosting a free Way to Grow baby shower for expectant families and new parents. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way in the Maria Theresia Conference Room across from the cafeteria on the

September 16th, 2026|Local News|

YMCA La Porte Branch to temporarily close Sept. 28 – Oct. 4

The La Porte County Family YMCA announced that its La Porte Branch will be closed Monday, September 28 through Sunday, October 4 for Shutdown Week. The YMCA says during this time, their team will be completing facility improvements, scheduled maintenance, deep cleaning, mandatory meetings, and professional development training to help create an even better experience for our members. The Michigan

September 16th, 2026|Local News|
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