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11/30/2025

Porter County Health Department installs first-ever publicly accessible AED at Drazer Memorial Park

Earlier this week, the Porter County Health Department visited the Town of Kouts to install its first-ever publicly accessible AED at Drazer Memorial Park.
Sandberg Electric donated their time and service to install the unit for free.
The Porter County Health Department says this is a big step for their SaveHeart initiative, and brings them to four new life-saving systems across Porter County.

11/29/2025

Quick update from Ben Konowitz and the crew from Full Tilt Arcade & Pinball -closing early tonight due to weather.

11/29/2025

Michigan City under Level 2 winter weather advisory

MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana (Nov. 29, 2025) – As of 2:30 p.m. CST today, Saturday, Nov. 29, the current winter weather in Michigan City has reached what our Severe Weather Emergency Team classifies as a Level 2 event, indicating the presence of at least 6 inches of snow and/or icy conditions.

“We are experiencing about 2 inches of snowfall per hour with limited visibility,” Street Director Shong Smith said. “The main arteries are safe to travel, but we urge residents to stay home and off the roads if possible.”

Until the current snow removal conditions are lifted, motorists are prohibited from parking on streets designated as snow routes.
On roads that are not snow routes, the following parking restrictions are in effect between 6 a.m. and midnight:

Even-numbered days: Park on the odd-numbered side of the street to allow for the plowing of the even-numbered side of the street.
Odd-numbered days of the week: Park on the even-numbered side of the street to allow for the plowing of the odd-numbered side of the street.

Michigan City Transit is will operate its last bus route at 4:30 p.m. and will have all department vehicles off the roads by 5:30 p.m.
Anyone needing access to a warming center over this weekend may attend any of the following:

• Michigan City Police Department
1201 E. Michigan Blvd.
All hours
• Keys to Hope Community Resource Center
1802 Franklin St.
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Nest Community Shelter
1005 W. 8th St.
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Michigan City Street, Refuse, Vector Control, and Parks departments have mobilized to clear snow from the roads. The Central Maintenance Department is in the shop making sure City equipment is running efficiently. And the Police and Fire departments are responding to incidents as needed.
All those who must travel in the current weather conditions are urged to do so with extra caution.

11/29/2025

Indiana 211 Connects Hoosiers to Essential Winter and Holiday Resources Statewide

As temperatures drop and the holiday season approaches, many Hoosiers find themselves needing extra support. Indiana 211 is a free, confidential service that connects Hoosiers with local health and human services. Indiana 211 is here to ensure that individuals and families across the state know exactly where to turn when they need help most. With one call, text, or click, Indiana 211 connects people to trusted, up-to-date community resources available in their area.

Hoosiers can access a wide range of essential services through Indiana 211, including:

Food assistance programs and local pantries
Warming centers and shelters during cold weather
Thanksgiving meals and holiday programs
Help with housing, utility support, mental health services, and more
Whether someone is facing a short-term challenge or navigating an ongoing need, Indiana 211 ensures they can quickly find safe, local, verified resources.

How to Access Help

Residents can explore available community resources by visiting in211.org or calling 2-1-1 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Indiana 211 database is updated continuously so every listing remains reliable, accurate and accessible.

For Community Organizations

Indiana 211 also encourages community partners to share new or updated information about food programs, holiday events, or winter warming sites. Organizations can send updates to [email protected] or call the team 888-211-2402, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ensuring the database stays current helps us serve Hoosiers better, especially during critical times of the year. For assets that you can use on your social media channels visit the following webpage FSSA: Indiana 211 Promotional Materials. You will find the language to add to your social media page and the images you can use.

11/29/2025

Be safe in your travels-ALLOW EXTRA TIME IF YOU HAVE TO TRAVEL. Patience.

11/29/2025

Safety Reminders from the Michigan City Fire Department during this weather

The snow is falling ☃️ As this winter storm continues, keep these safety tips in mind!

Stay warm, stay safe, and check on neighbors if you can!

11/29/2025

Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distributions for December 2025
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - La Porte County

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last.

Where: Marquette Mall, 201 W. U.S. 20, Michigan City, IN 46360

*This distribution is sponsored by Citizens Concerned for the Homeless and will serve 375 households.


Thursday, December 4, 2025 – Starke County

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last.

Where: James R. Hardesty Hamlet/Davis Township Fire Station and Community Center, 15 W. Indiana Ave., Hamlet, IN 46532

*This distribution is sponsored by the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund through the Starke County Community Foundation and the Starke County Health Department and will serve 200 households.


Friday, December 5, 2025 - Elkhart County

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET *While supplies last.

Where: Clayton Homes, 66700 St. Rd. 19, Wakarusa, IN 46573

*This distribution is sponsored by Clayton Homes and will serve 200 households.


Friday, December 12, 2025 – Starke County

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last.

Where: San Pierre Fire Department, 102 Fisher St., San Pierre, IN 46374

*This distribution is sponsored by the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund through the Starke County Community Foundation and the Starke County Health Department and will serve 200 households.



Monday, December 15, 2025 - Starke County

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last.

Where: Knox United Methodist Church, 201 S. Shield St., Knox, IN 46534

*This distribution is sponsored by USDA and will serve 150 households.



Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - La Porte County

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT *While supplies last.

Where: Prairie Meadow Park, 199 Flynn Rd., Westville, IN 46391

*This distribution is sponsored by Citizens Concerned for the Homeless and will serve 150 households.



Friday, December 19, 2025 – St. Joseph County

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET *While supplies last.

Where: Goodwill Industries, 1805 W. Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619

*This distribution is sponsored by St. Joseph Health System and will serve 250 households.



Monday, December 22, 2025 – Kosciusko County

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET *While supplies last.

Where: Mentone United Methodist Church, 116 E. Main St., Mentone, IN 46539

*This distribution is sponsored by USDA and will serve 150 households.



December 30, 2025 – Starke County

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT *While supplies last.

Where: Heartland Church, 6020 S. 300 E., Knox, IN 46534

*This distribution is sponsored by United Way of Northwest Indiana and will serve 200 households.



Assorted food items offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First come, first served, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One box/bag per household.

Distributions are drive through. Please remain in your vehicle and open your trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if your trunk does not open.



Thank you, Citizens Concerned for the Homeless, Clayton Homes, Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund through the Starke County Community Foundation and the Starke County Health Department, St. Joseph Health System, United Way of Northwest Indiana, and USDA, for sponsoring these distributions.

100% ($176,146.00) [FY2024-2025] of total program costs for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are financed with federal funds. TEFAP is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Food Bank of Northern Indiana

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11/29/2025

The latest from Indiana Department of Transportation: Northwest. Be safe and use caution.

Update – Saturday AM

Snow is making its way into the district this morning. While the bigger impacts are expected this afternoon, any amount of precipitation can lead to slick travel conditions. You should already be adjusting your driving behavior by slowing down and increasing your stopping and following distance.

PRE-TREATMENT – Crews were out on Friday pre-treating primary and secondary state routes. This is a tool we use to help keep snow and ice from bonding to the roadway, making it easier for our to clear the way when the snow starts falling. It will not keep roads from becoming snow covered or slick so keep that in mind.

FULL CALL OUT – INDOT crews were out in full force as of midnight. Our plow drivers will be working rotating 12 hour shifts around the clock until the snow stops and clean up operations are complete.

FORECAST – Predictions are 6” across the entire district and higher totals of 8-13” in our northern counties.

IMPACTS – We continue to recommend avoiding travel Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning when snowfall rates will be the highest and most impactful. This will also give plows more room for their snow removal efforts. Remember: if traffic is slowed down or stopped due to a crash, that means our plows are ALSO stuck in the traffic backup.

REAL-TIME ROAD CONDITIONS – Check road and plow cameras at 511in.org or the INDOT TrafficWise app.

Let’s do this!

11/29/2025

The latest from My Michigan City, Indiana and the City of Michigan City.

Good morning, Michigan City! We have been monitoring and preparing for a significant weather storm expected to bring upwards of 10 inches of snowfall today into tonight. Street Department crews are currently deployed in preparation for continuous snowfall. If needed, they will work around the clock to stay ahead of this system.

Residents are encouraged to use extra caution when driving this weekend. Thank you.

11/29/2025

Stop by 219 Taproom in Chesterton and say hi to Joe and have a wonderful brunch. Check out www.219Taproom.com or call 219-728-1381.

Brunch today from 10am to 1pm. Playing the rest of the day by ear! Our plan is business as usual! Have a wonderful Small Business Saturday! Today we are promoting the amazing bookstore O’Gara & Wilson just North of us! Go visit and support this community treasure!

11/29/2025

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY-SUPPORT LOCAL and Help Make A Difference-Call or check online to make sure your favorite local stores are OPEN due to weather. Be safe.

11/29/2025

Here is your Saturday forecast-..WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ SUNDAY-BE SAFE IN YOUR TRAVEL-ALLOW EXTRA TIME
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Locally higher amounts possible due to the potential of lake effect snow showers on Sunday. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon into this evening. Some blowing and drifting is
possible. Bands of moderate to heavy lake effect snow are also
expected on Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Saturda ySnow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Saturday Night Snow. Low around 27. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after noon. High near 36. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible

Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Monday A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Monday Night A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.