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Here is your Saturday forecast
Today Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Monday Sunny, with a high near 50.
Pine Elementary School to Open Historic Time Capsule
Michigan City Area Schools invites the community to a special moment in Pine Elementary School history. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., Pine Elementary School will open a historic time capsule that was placed nearly 50 years ago. The time capsule was created in 1976 during the United States Bicentennial, marking the 200th anniversary of the nation's founding.
Two construction projects to begin near intersection of U.S. 6 and S.R. 149 in Porter County
In Porter County, an INDOT contractor will conduct two projects near the intersection of U.S. 6 and State Road 149 on or after Monday, April 20 through the end of June. U.S. 6 will close between State Road 149 and C.R. 200 W for a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project at Salt Creek. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The
Franciscan Health presenting faith-based diabetes initiative at local churches
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health is presenting the latest installment in its free, faith-based diabetes initiative in partnership with local churches and community organizations. Fan Out Diabetes is a faith-based diabetes initiative that pairs minority LaPorte County congregations with Franciscan’s Community Health Improvement program and community organizations. The partnership brings two-day diabetes education, prevention and detection mini workshops –
Michigan City Police Department and DEA Team Up for the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, April 25th, from 10 AM to 2 PM the Michigan City Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For sixteen years, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

