Michigan City News

A former Gary elementary school teacher was placed on probation for one year after he admitted he threw a basketball at a student and struck an 11-year-old boy in the head.

A Michigan City man was charged Friday with two felony counts of dealing cocaine in two August sting operations.

A Michigan City man who the Porter County Drug Task Force said was dealing cocaine in Chesterton was arrested Thursday on drug charges.

This week's oral arguments before the Supreme Court : Note: No oral arguments scheduled.

A date has been set for the execution of an Evansville murderer. The Indiana Supreme Court set a December 11, 2009 execution date for 49-year-old Eric Wrinkles.

The Porter County Council on Tuesday took a stand in opposition to the proposed Northwest Indiana Regional Transportation District.

Welcome to my rail fan page! Here you'll find information and pictures of railroad related items from the Chicagoland area, Wisconsin and Indiana.

The romance and charms of Florence, Italy, await all who experience the Tony Award winning musical, The Light in the Piazza to be presented at Chesterton's 4th Street Theater on Friday, October 30, Saturday, Oct.

Gardening class at Taltree: Learn how to limit deer damage to the home landscape during "Gardening in Deer Country" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

The Porter County Council will meet for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5:00 p.m. in the County Administration Center to read the final 2010 Budget for county government which will need to be adopted by Nov.

The tent, on 4111 South Franklin Street in Michigan City, isna TMt there for swine flu vaccines.

Penleton- The installation of biomass boilers at four Indiana prisons are projected to save the state $36 million over 10 years.

A Portage man who Porter Police said was driving drunk when he turned into the path of a Michigan City man's car on U.S. Highway 12 in August 2008, in a crash which killed the Michigan City man, has pleaded guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated causing-death. Brian Alan Otto, 25, of 2355 Hickory St., will face a maximum sentence of four ...

Join the Zumba Dance-athon: Participants will melt off the pounds Saturday while helping raise funds for fitness programs at the Portage Township YMCA, 3100 Willowcreek Road.

Posted October 16, 2009, 5:31 p.m. "What a lie to say we're immortal! What a lie to sell me your pain! Where is God, now that I'm buried? Can't he stop this bloody game?" --Accept, from the title track of "Russian Roulette." October 19th, 1999-- I get a call at 7am from Michigan City, Indiana.

The Michigan City school corporation will go to court to try to recover $8.2 million that would be lost to the schools from property tax assessments certified by the LaPorte County auditor.

In LaPorte County, residents can get their seasonal flu shots for just $10. The countya s health department is holding an influenza vaccine clinic beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday until 1 p.m. The clinic will be at their office located at 302 W. 8th St.

The swine flu mist vaccine is already here in St. Joseph County, and now the injectable shot is showing up in counties across Indiana as well.

Downtown hayride: The city's fifth annual Hayride Around the Square is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, starting in front of the Old Sheriff's House and Jail, 226 S. Main St.

SUPPORT OFFERED FOR CAREGIVERS: Caregivers share problems, ideas and successful solutions during the Caregiver Support Group meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Miller's Senior Living Community, 5911 Lute Road.