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Michigan City Police Department warns public of an ongoing “Notice of Hearing-Traffic Violation” scam
The Michigan City Police Department would like to warn residents of an ongoing scam that is currently taking place across Indiana. Scammers are sending text messages to recipients and informing them they received a “Notice of Hearing-Traffic Violation” from Superior Court in Marion County, Indiana. The text message will contain a link and/or an attachment with a Quick Response (QR)
Here is your Tuesday forecast-Happy St. Patrick’s Day-WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become
Register for free Preview PNW open house information sessions
News Release by Purdue University Northwest: HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites prospective college students and their families to attend their choice of Preview PNW open house events, offered free of charge at both the Hammond and Westville campuses in April. The events provide valuable information about the university’s academic programs, admissions process and paying for college.
Valparaiso Awards Neighborhood Grants
The City of Valparaiso has announced 14 new grants in the 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, providing $106,256 in funds to support neighborhood unity and community improvements, with projects including tree plantings, disc golf, entry beautification projects and more. "Strong neighborhoods create a more engaged and connected city. We established the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program in 2018 to strengthen neighborhoods,
Roadwork project update – U.S. 35/Indiana Ave in La Porte County
In La Porte County, U.S. 35 has an additional closure between South Ave and Kingsbury Ave through the end of August. The intersection of Kingsbury Ave is closed but is anticipated to reopen at the end of April. The other intersections within this section will be closed through the duration of this phase of work. U.S. 35 remains closed between

