Beloved Michigan City Oktoberfest celebration continues to reach new heights during its fourth post-hiatus installment

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Although we have about a month of summer to go, autumn was in the air during Michigan City's Oktoberfest celebration, which took place over Labor Day weekend. Michigan City residents and visitors from all around flocked to Washington Park, 6 On the Lake, to enjoy good food, good music, and good company. Over 45 art, craft, merchandise, and food vendors were in attendance at this event. During the …

Ivy Tech and HealthLinc unveil groundbreaking Michigan City medical training facility at ribbon cutting ceremony

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On Thursday, August 28, Ivy Tech Community College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new facility on the third floor of HealthLinc’s Medical Office Building (MOB) in Michigan City. Ivy Tech students enrolled in medical assisting, certified nursing assistant programs and anatomy and physiology classes will be able to pursue their studies at this new facility.   “This is …

Tyler Hubbard, Drew Baldridge and Colt Ford take the stage for an unforgettable night of country music at Four Winds Field

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The energy was ecstatic at South Bend’s Four Winds Field as country music superstar Tyler Hubbard took to the stage on the evening of August 27. Accompanied by special guests Drew Baldridge and Colt Ford, the trio rocked the house during a night of fantastic music and entertainment for all in attendance. “I like to listen to Tyler Hubbard. This is my friend’s favorite artist, and this …

Purdue University Northwest kicks off first week of the fall semester with Welcome Rally and microbiology lab ribbon cutting

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On Wednesday, August 27, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) held several exciting events at its Westville campus to celebrate the first week of the fall 2025 semester. Among these were a ribbon cutting ceremony for the campus’ newly renovated microbiology lab and a Welcome Rally held in the H.D. Kesling gymnasium. PNW faculty and staff were joined by business professionals and community …

Immanuel Lutheran breaks ground with Larson-Danielson on new middle school wing

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On Sunday, August 24, Immanuel Lutheran Church & School hosted a groundbreaking ceremony that welcomed hundreds of attendees from both Immanuel’s congregation and the surrounding community. The celebration took place following the traditional Sunday morning service. The project will be constructed by Larson-Danielson, and it will create a new middle school wing on the northern end of the …

Assistant Sales Manager Megan Benich elevates member service at Purdue Federal Credit Union’s Crown Point Branch

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Megan Benich is the assistant sales manager for Purdue Federal Credit Union’s Crown Point branch located at 113th & Broadway. Benich graduated from Purdue University then worked in other sales and customer-focused roles before joining Purdue Federal as a member consultant in September 2019. Afterward, she served as Member Consultant II then lead member consultant before stepping …

A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Lora Barlow

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Lora Barlow is Paladin’s new Head Start Program Director in Michigan City. So far, Barlow’s been in the role for less than three months. Paladin has two Early Education programs, including Imagination Station, an NAEYC Accredited child care program, and Head Start. Its curriculum is designed to instill in its children physical, emotional, social, and intellectual skills. In addition to its …

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, August 28 – August 31

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Close out August with fanfare as Northern Indiana prepares for a great fall season! From festivals and concerts to cars and community, September is being welcomed with a bang throughout the area. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana and be sure to add some to your calendar! Party throughout Michigan City for Oktoberfest The City of Michigan City’s …

Indiana University Northwest celebrates annual RedHawk Induction ceremony to welcome new students

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Students at Indiana University Northwest were treated to the annual RedHawk Induction ceremony on Monday, August 25. Nearly 600 incoming freshmen, returning students, faculty and staff, and even Rufus the RedHawk gathered together for the induction ceremony on the second floor theater of the Arts & Sciences Building. The induction ceremony contained a half hour program of speakers …

Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program provides Regional Health Systems with committed behavioral health outlet 

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Regional Health Systems offers wide-ranging services, including Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), a program that focuses on behavioral health. “The AOT Program is a civil court-ordered commitment in Lake County, for individuals with serious mental illnesses or with a co-occurring substance abuse disorder,” said AOT Program Manager Veronica Martinez. Individuals in the program may …

Get ready for the new school year with GreatNews.Life!

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Join GreatNews.Life founder Chris Mahlmann and executive director Jenny Craig-Brown as they jump back into the school season! From delving into the positive side of Reddit to looking back on all the exciting local events from the summer, Chris and Jenny set the stage for yet another exciting GNL school year.

Chris’ Day Out at Redwood Landscape

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GreatNews.Life founder Chris Mahlmann takes a day out of the office to see what it takes to be a landscaper with Redwood Landscape owner, Todd Zandstra. Join us as Todd puts Chris to the test in this exclusive behind-the-scenes video!