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City of Michigan City hosts promotes positive law enforcement-civilian relations at National Night Out 2024 event
On the evening of Tuesday, August 6, the Michigan City Police Department hosted its annual National Night Out at the Civic Plaza Lots in downtown Michigan City. This marked the second consecutive year that the police department has hosted this free event. The attendees, who primarily hailed from Michigan City, enjoyed free hotdogs, hamburgers, soda, and root beer floats throughout the day.
Purdue University Northwest Supports K-12 Students Through School-Supply Giveaways
Purdue University Northwest helped more than 900 local schoolchildren kick off their new academic year by providing them important supplies to support their education journeys. PNW hosted community backpack and school supply giveaways on Aug. 1 at its Hammond and Westville campuses, benefiting families in need with new backpacks, notebooks,...
KV REMC accepting applications for October trade camp
Juniors and Seniors in high school interested in joining the trades after graduation are invited to attend a Trades Camp sponsored by Kankakee Valley REMC. This one-day event will include professionals from the following trades: electricians, carpenters, pipefitters, plumbers, operators, sprinkler fitters, bricklayers and journeyman linemen. What Will the Camp...
Marijuana to be on November ballot in Niles Township
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township residents will have the opportunity to vote in November to decide if they want to opt-in to state funding by allowing marijuana establishments within the township borders. The Township Board of Trustees approved “The Niles Charter Township Marijuana Establishments Ordinance” ballot proposal and language for submission to township […] The post Marijuana to be on November ballot in Niles Township appeared first on Leader Publications.
Redefining the term "Notre Dame kid"
In recruiting, the term “Notre Dame kid” is used to describe certain individuals. It’s complimentary, but it always refers to how players are off the field. It’s often about them as a student or how they will fit into the Notre Dame community as a whole.
What's happening this weekend in Michiana
Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in the Michiana area this weekend. Elkhart Moose Lodge 599 will host the third annual Willie Weeks Memorial Classic Car and Truck Show on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities Michiana.
Lake County, IN: Man Dead, Woman Injured in Suspected Attempted Murder-Suicide
East Chicago, IN – A man is dead, and a woman is in serious condition following a suspected domestic-related shooting on Euclid Avenue in East Chicago. Officers responded to the incident at approximately 8:15 a.m. after receiving a report that a male subject had shot his niece outside her home.
$75 million verdict awarded to family of Michigan student who died after taking illegal drug his friends told him was Adderall
Denis Preka was 21 years old in 2019 when he was studying for a test at the University of Michigan. WWJ Legal Analyst Charlie Langton reports Preka had asked his friends for drugs to help him stay up all night, but instead of Adderall he took MDMA.
Will Jordan Botelho’s Monstrous Talent Finally Equate to Double-Digit Sacks at Notre Dame?
Will Botelho finally become a 10-sack guy in his fifth and final season at Notre Dame? He’ll answer that question this fall, but for the first time in Botelho’s tenure at Notre Dame, he seems prepared to marry his havoc-inducing aggression and power with the consistency necessary to be a breakout star in South Bend.
Jaeger-UniTek Appoints RVLI as Aftermarket Rep Agency
Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions Inc., headquartered in La Porte, Ind., announces that RVLI LLC will represent the company’s Flip ‘N Seal Slide-Out Sealing System to the RV aftermarket. Territory responsibility will include United States and Canada, the release added. “We are extremely excited to represent Jaeger-UniTek Sealing Solutions and...
Why Indiana is Now Among the Poorest States in America
A new ranking by Insider Monkey recently found the 25 poorest states in the country, and Indiana made it on the list. Money seems tight for everyone these days, but it's clear some have it worse than others. According to Insider Monkey, nearly 38 million people in the U.S. live below the poverty line, which is about 11.6% of the population. The researchers note that disparity in economic prosperity between states can be chocked up to several factors, including geographic locations, economic policies in local governments, and access to resources.
Parents refused to help their 12-year-old daughter treat her diabetes until she died, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - A mother and father in Indiana are accused of ignoring their 12-year-old daughter’s diabetes until she died, according to authorities. Alice Bredhold was found dead in her home in Indiana on the Fourth of July. Authorities said Alice’s parents, Ashley and Brent Bredhold were...
Indiana State Police issue warning after Ohio legalizes marijuana
Possessing marijuana is a misdemeanor. If you bring it from a state like Ohio, which just legalized it, you could face fines and charges. “Our troopers are trained in the detection of illegal narcotics to include marijuana,” says State Police Sergeant John Perrine. “If they (police) come across it, it’s still against the law. They have to proceed with Indiana law.”
Elkhart man gets prison time for fatal drunk driving crash
CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart man is going to prison for the next eight years after he drove while under the influence of controlled substances and crashed a stolen car in Edwardsburg last October, killing a friend who was in the passenger seat. Cody Kleitz, 29, of Elkhart, pleaded guilty to operating while under the […] The post Elkhart man gets prison time for fatal drunk driving crash appeared first on Leader Publications.
28 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories ahead of crisp August weekend
There are 28 Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of what’s expected to be a cooler August weekend. MLive Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa is calling for a “true fall-like day” Saturday before the state eases back toward summer temperatures. Temperatures will range from the low-60s to mid-70s, depending on where you are. Things will begin to warm up again on Sunday.
Purdue University Northwest Supports K-12 Students Through School-Supply Giveaways
Purdue University Northwest helped more than 900 local schoolchildren kick off their new academic year by providing them important supplies to support their education journeys. PNW hosted community backpack and school supply giveaways on Aug. 1 at its Hammond and Westville campuses, benefiting families in need with new backpacks, notebooks,...
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