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The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as a state driver’s license and state identification card. Change never comes easily, so it probably is no surprise that the deadline for...

Friday July 26 marked the 19th time Tom's Car Care Canter hosted its Lube-a-Thon for Hospice. From 7am until almost 6pm cars were lined up out to the street to get their oil changed for just a $45 donation to Center for Hospice Care. Even with the...

On the evening of Friday, September 6, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Hammond Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Center of Hope. This space offers the young Club members an atmosphere that promotes academic...

The Women’s Fund of Porter County, held at the Porter County Community Foundation, is awarding $57,500 in grants to local organizations that meet the needs of women and children.  Hilltop Neighborhood House and Jacob’s Ladder...

City hall will be a collection site for the 500 Turkeys Charity. You may drop off donations M-F 8:30am-4:30pm. We are seeking donations of Aluminum Roasting Pans, Cans of Corn, Cornbread Mix & Stuffing Mix.

First Things First Porter County (FTF) continues to build momentum through a $1 million grant from Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Managed by Porter County Community...

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch urges the citizens of Michigan City to check on family,  friends, neighbors, pets, and especially the elderly during extreme weather to ensure everyone stays  healthy and safe.  If you or someone you know in...

The City of Portage Police Department wanted to have a dog around the station that could help people in a way other than the role of patrol dogs. Chief Michael “Mike” Candiano expressed his interest in having a therapy dog to brighten up the...

In a continued effort to foster environmental sustainability and promote plastic reduction practices within the community, local leaders, educators, and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste. The meeting...

The Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is re-launching after being put on hold during the pandemic. The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at...