Donavan Barrier

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General Assignment Reporter at The Herald-Dispatch

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Expansion planned for Walker Street garden

3 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Growth is in store for a community garden that has been working to feed and educate residents of Michigan City’s Eastport neighborhood. Michigan City Park Board members, during their April 16 meeting, approved a proposal to expand the Walker Street Park Garden to add greenhouses and fruit trees.
Ordinance on weed removal takes step forward

4 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — An ordinance reducing the abatement period for clearing problem vegetation in Michigan City has advanced. The Michigan City Common Council revisited an ordinance regarding rank weeds and vegetation, during their April 15 meeting, that would reduce a 10-day abatement period to five days. The ordinance was then moved to third reading at the next meeting. kAmw@H6G6C[ 2 D64@?52CJ >@E:@? E@ 255 2>6?5>6?ED E@ E96 @C5:?2?46 >256 3J pE\{2C86 r@F?4:=>2? s@?
MC mulls expanding Riverfront Liquor Licenses

1 week ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — With more investment in the city’s Mid-Town, Michigan City officials are considering expanding the city’s Riverfront Municipal Liquor License. The Michigan City Redevelopment Commission, during their April 14 meeting, discussed a resolution to expand the Riverfront Municipal Liquor License. The RDC then decided to make changes to the resolution before it is presented to the Michigan City Common Council next month.
Spartz receives Paul J. Alinsky Excellence Award

1 week ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — With a career of helping La Porte County coming to an end, a local leader was selected for an award reflecting her service to the community. Maggi Spartz, president of the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, was awarded the Paul J. Alinsky Excellence Award by the Michigan City Rotary Club on April 10. Her receiving of the award comes from her years of service through the Unity Foundation, which has been under her leadership since 1992.
Enhanced data storage in line for MCPD

1 week ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — With data storage becoming more limited, the Michigan City Police Department [MCPD] may be hampered in investigations – unless it can expand its options. To this end, the Michigan City IT Department brought to the Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety a solution that its members said will ensure unlimited data storage and efficient sharing between the department and the La Porte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Peer support a new way for first responders to help each other

1 week ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — A relatively new concept in mental health initiatives is helping La Porte County’s first responders process the events they see regularly. The Michigan City Fire Department, on April 7, hosted a peer support meeting with personnel representing the fire and police departments, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Medical Services and 911 Dispatch. kAm(:E9 E96 96=A @7 4=:?:4:2? y6DD:42 z=6>K[ |rus {E] qC:2? $>:E9 2?5 |r!s $@4:2= (@C<6C y@46=J?
Michigan City Transit to get new buses

1 week ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — New buses are in store for Michigan City Transit. The Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety, during their April 7 meeting, unanimously approved Michigan City Transit Department’s request to purchase two new buses in the amount of $418,290 as well as the approval of the Georgia Consent Agreement. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ |:49:82? r:EJ %C2?D:E s:C64E@C #@3:? %:==>2?[ E96 F?:ED E@ 36 AFC492D65 2C6 4FCC6?E=J FD65 3J 2 D6CG:46 :? '2=A2C2:D@ D:>:=2C E@ |:49:82?
City OKs land acquisition for Singing Sands Trail

1 week ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Michigan City officials have given the nod to acquiring additional land to complete the Singing Sands Trail. The Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety, during their April 7 meeting, approved a request by the Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department to acquire parcels of land for the Singing Sands Trail. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ |:49:82? r:EJ !2C<D $FAE] $92??@?
MC Council OKs waving fees for Karwick Village

2 weeks ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Building permit and inspection fees will be waved for an affordable housing project coming to Michigan City. The Michigan City Common Council, during their April 1 meeting, approved a resolution 5-3 that will wave building permit and inspection fees – approximately $16,030 – for the “Karwick Village” affordable housing site. Council members Don Przybylinski, Bryant Dabney and Council President Tracie Tillman cast the dissenting votes.
Fedder's Alley playground project 'a little bit smaller'

2 weeks ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Due to budget constraints, the Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground may be smaller than originally designed, but it will be no less inclusive, city officials said. The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board, during their April 2 meeting, heard an update on the proposed Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and unanimously approved the construction designs, which were brought to the board at 50 percent completion. kAmy@6= q2=5:?[ AC:?4:A2= @7 w:E494@4< s6D:8?