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09/13/2025

$60 WIC Bonus Weekend at Farmed & Forged: Celebrating Local Food, Families, and Community

Farmed & Forged is closing out the season with a powerful weekend focused on food access, family fun, and community connection. On Saturday, September 13 in Michigan City and Sunday, September 14 in La Porte, WIC-eligible moms can receive $60 in food benefits through the NWI Food Council’s Market Mamas program, just by attending a free, family-friendly cooking demo at the market.

This special WIC Bonus Weekend is a chance for families to stock up on healthy, locally grown foods while supporting small farms and food producers across Northwest Indiana.

Here’s what’s happening this weekend:

$60 in Market Mamas vouchers for WIC-eligible moms (available after the cooking demo)

Triple SNAP Match: Spend $20 EBT, get $60 to shop for eligible items

Curious Chefs: Free $2 produce voucher for all kids

Market Scavenger Hunt: Kids can complete a fun activity to win a prize

Live Cooking Demos from Local Restaurants

Cooking Demo Schedule:

Saturday, Sept 13 in Michigan City (8 AM – 12 PM)

Demos from Burn ‘Em Brewing, The Heron Bistro & NWI Food Council starting at 9:30

Sunday, Sept 14 in La Porte (10 AM – 1 PM)

Demos from The Red Door & NWI Food Council starting at 10:00

Market Mamas is made possible through the NWI Food Council and designed to empower families to explore new recipes and shop locally with confidence. Curious about WIC or want to register? WIC representatives will be on-site to answer questions and help get eligible families signed up.

Market Locations:

Michigan City: Saturday, September 13 from 8 AM – 12 PM at 800 Washington St.

La Porte: Sunday, September 14 from 10 AM – 1 PM at Monroe & Lincolnway

Let’s make healthy food more accessible, celebrate our local food system, and close the season with purpose.

For more details, visit www.farmedandforged.com or follow on social media.

About Farmed & Forged
Farmed & Forged is a producers-only farmers market dedicated to making fresh, local food accessible to everyone while supporting small businesses, farmers, and makers across Northwest Indiana .It is currently the only regular season farmers market in Indiana offering Triple SNAP benefits. Farmed & Forged Market The Collective Burn 'Em Brewing

09/13/2025

Here is the latest from the OTT Haverstock Funeral Chapel in Michigan City-regarding Robert McCullough

Robert McCullough Sr.
March 17, 1944 - September 5, 2025

Robert McCullough, 81, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:48 p.m. in his home.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2025 at La Porte Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1480 Boyd Blvd., La Porte, IN with Pastor Lee Whitman officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the church. A private committal will take place at St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Michigan City, Indiana. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling the arrangements.

To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our website at

Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services is dedicated to providing caring, dignified, and professional services to families of all faiths. At Ott/Haverstock, we provide a full range of funeral services, ranging from traditional services to cremation services, all of which can be customiz...

09/13/2025

Here is your Saturday forecast

Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Monday A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

09/12/2025

Porter County Sheriff’s Office warn public of scam calls

The Porter County Sheriff’s Office says they have been receiving reports that citizens have been getting telephone calls in which people were fraudulently claiming to be Law Enforcement Officials recently.

“Sometimes callers can mask the caller ID information to make it appear as if the call is coming from a police department or other government entity,” the department said on Facebook.

“If you receive a call from a person claiming to be one of our Officers and are concerned they are not who they say they are, please hang up and call 219-477-3170 to verify their identity.”

“If you receive a call from a person claiming to be an Officer with another agency and are suspicious, please hang up and call that agency directly to verify their identity. Our Officers would never call you demanding your social security number, date of birth, bank account information, or telling you to pay a fee to avoid an arrest. We will not be calling you to pay a bond at a gas station, mall parking lot, or for ankle monitor fees.”

09/12/2025

Women’s Fund of Porter County Awards Grants to Local Organizations

VALPARAISO, IND. — The Women’s Fund of Porter County, held at the Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF), is awarding $57,500 in grants to local organizations that meet the needs of women and children.

The Caring Place and Porter County Aging and Community Services will receive $25,000 each to support high-impact programs. Dressed For School, Our Greater Good, and Parents As Teachers of Porter County will each receive $2,500 for general support.

The Caring Place provides inclusive services, shelter, and ongoing support for people experiencing domestic violence. This grant will support The Caring Kitchen, which provides daily, nutritious meals to survivors in shelter, reducing waste and costs while creating a welcoming space for nourishment and healing.

Porter County Aging and Community Services extends a helping hand to seniors, people with disabilities and low-income residents by providing compassionate services to improve their quality of life while maintaining their dignity and independence. The organization is receiving grant support for the Hardship Assistance Program, which provides immediate, compassionate support to Porter County women and children facing financial crises. The program’s primary goal is to stabilize families by addressing urgent needs such as housing, utility disconnections, transportation barriers, and access to necessities like food and hygiene items.

“The Women’s Fund of Porter County brings together philanthropically minded individuals who make impactful grants in our community each year. Through the power of collective giving, the Women’s Fund is creating positive change and improving lives in our community,” said Jeri Pat Gabbert, PCCF Executive Vice President & Chief Philanthropic Officer. “Everyone is welcome to join this effort.”

Annually, the Women’s Fund supports local organizations through a competitive grant process. Since inception, the Fund has awarded 66 grants totaling over $950,000. To learn more or make a gift to the Women’s Fund, visit pccf.gives/womensfund.

The Porter County Community Foundation collaborates with community members to support their favorite causes by creating and managing permanent endowment funds that make it possible for generosity to last forever. Since 1996, PCCF has awarded over $50 million in grants and scholarships to organizations and students in our community. To learn more about how you can make a lasting difference for your favorite causes, contact PCCF at 219-465-0294 or visit the foundation online at PCCF.gives.

09/12/2025

Franciscan Health offering Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program

Press Release, Franciscan Health:

Franciscan Health will be hosting a virtual diabetes prevention program online starting Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Central.

Franciscan Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that have been proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

More than one in three adults have prediabetes but most do not know it. Without lifestyle changes, prediabetes can lead to type 2 diabetes, which can be prevented or delayed with lifestyle changes, like those implemented through the Franciscan Health Diabetes Prevention Program.

Groups meet weekly for a total of 16 sessions, prior to six monthly follow-up sessions with a trained lifestyle coach. Throughout the course of the program, participants work with a certified healthy lifestyle coach who guides them in practices to lose weight, move more, reduce stress and build confidence.

The program is only open to participants ages 18 and older who have been diagnosed with prediabetes, not those who have previously been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. They must also have a body mass index greater than 25. Those who had a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes or a screening result indicating a high risk of type 2 diabetes are also eligible to participate.

The year-long program costs $99.

Registration is required and space is limited. To register, complete the DPP Qualifying Questionnaire online, by clicking here.

Those with questions about the Diabetes Prevention Program are asked to register for the Virtual Q&A Session, by clicking here.

September 8th, 2025|Local News Franciscan Health

09/12/2025

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash at U.S. 6 and North Calumet Avenue in Porter County

A motorcyclist was airlifted to an Illinois hospital with severe injuries following a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. 6 and North Calumet Avenue in Liberty Township, the Porter County Sheriff’s Police and Town of Chesterton are reporting.

The Town of Chesterton says that according to PCSP, at approximately 1:03 p.m. a male motorcyclist was westbound on U.S. 6 when he disregarded the traffic signal at the intersection of North Calumet Ave and collided with an SUV turning eastbound onto U.S. 6 from southbound North Calumet Ave.

The motorcyclist was flown by Lutheran Air to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illl., the PCSP said. He was reported to be in critical but stable condition.

The driver of the SUV sustained no injuries.

The Porter County Reconstruction Team is investigating.



September 12th, 2025|Local News

09/12/2025

Yesterday, members of the Valparaiso Police Department participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, joined by the Valparaiso Fire Department and the Porter County Sheriff’s Department.

“Together, we climbed in honor of the 343 firefighters, 60 law enforcement officers, and countless other heroes who selflessly ran toward danger on September 11, 2001,” the Valparaiso Police Department said on its page.

“Each step we took today was a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of those first responders who gave everything that day. We will never forget their bravery — and we will always stand united in their memory.”

Another stair climb took place in Michigan City at Ames Field with the Michigan City Fire Department participating.

The Salvation Army was also in attendance for support.

09/12/2025

The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana is on the air right now at WIMS

Karaline Cartagena Edwards with the EDCMC is back on the air at WIMS to chat about Business Boot Camp Saturdays from 8:30a-1pm starting September 27th-November 1st. Check out their website at www.edcmc.com or call 219-873-1211. You can email [email protected] as well.

09/12/2025

La Porte County Sheriff's Office at WIMS and on the air right now

La Porte County Sheriff Ron Heeg back in studio at WIMS for another installment of "Sheriff's Squawk". You can listen on AM 1420, 95.1FM, 106.7FM in Valparaiso and we stream at wimsradio.com.
La Porte County Sheriff's Office Ron Heeg

09/12/2025

Michigan City Public Library back in studio at WIMS

Katie Mitschelen with the Michigan City Public Library back in studio at WIMS. Today we chat about fun happenings at the library, upcoming shows, and so much more. Check out their website at www.mclib.org or call 219-873-3042.

09/12/2025

La Porte County Family YMCA back at WIMS and on the air right now

La Porte County Family YMCA CEO Scott Helmkamp along with Jessica Durham in studio at WIMS. You can listen on AM 1420, 95.1FM, and 106.7FM in Valparaiso plus we stream on wimsradio.com. Check out www.lpymca.org. La Porte County Family YMCA