Donavan Barrier

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General Assignment Reporter at The Herald-Dispatch

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Lucky Stop owner Tony Deek remembered for kindness

3 weeks ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Although Lucky Stop owner Tony Deek passed away this May, his family and the people he served will continue to honor the legacy of kindness he leaves behind. His son, Joseph Deek, and employees Diana Rice, Amanda Cannan, and Allisha Mendoza said they will continue to run the gas station at 1912 Franklin St. and plan to keep it a family-owned business, with Joseph taking over as owner. kAmq67@C6 E2<:?8 @G6C E96 82D DE2E:@? :? `hgg[ %@?J >2?2865 D6G6C2= u2>:=J tIAC6DD 82D DE2E:@?D :?
Housing market study planned for Michigan City

3 weeks ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — A new housing study is in the works for Michigan City. The Michigan City Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved a proposal from real estate consultants Zimmerman/Volk Associates to conduct a city-wide housing market study for $22,700 at their May 22 meeting. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ r@>>:DD:@?6C $<J=6C *@C<[ E9:D DEF5J :D >@C6 277@C523=6[ 56DA:E6 9:D 56D4C:AE:@? @7 :E 2D 36:?8 2 “>@C6 5J?2>:4 9@FD:?8 DEF5J]”k^AmkAm*@C< DE2E65 E92E E96 AC:46 7@C E96 DEF5J H2D =6DD 6IA6?D:G6 E92?
National issues focus of 'Community Conversation'

3 weeks ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Federal cuts, protecting the steel industry and immigration were key topics at a Community Conversation hosted by U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-1st. Mrvan began the conversation, held at City Hall in Michigan City on May 29, by saying he voted against President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Some of what the bill included, he said, were cuts to SNAP of about $330 billion and to Medicaid and Medicare of about $880 billion, among others.
Mayor encourages community engagement at town hall

3 weeks ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Permitting, beautification and a proposed recovery facility were discussed at the third Town Hall meeting with Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch. Nelson Deuitch began the town hall, held May 22 at American Legion Post 451, by stating that they are working on bringing people to serve on task forces to address issues such as homelessness, garbage pickup and neighborhood beautification. kAm$96 2=D@ >6?E:@?65 E92E E96 r@>>@?
County gathers input for new Hunt Lake Park

3 weeks ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

NEW CARLISLE — The establishment of a new La Porte County Park near Rolling Prairie is moving forward. The creation of a master plan for the park, which sits on 40 acres of land at the corner of CR-700E and CR-400N, was discussed at a meeting at New Prairie High School on May 20. kAm}2>65 wF?E {2<6[ C6D:56?ED[ 6>A=@J66D @7 {2 !@CE6 r@F?EJ !2C<D s6A2CE>6?E 2?5 r9:428@\32D65 4:G:= 6?8:?66C:?8 4@>A2?J p?E6C@ vC@FA[ A2CE:4:A2E65 :? 24E:G:E:6D H96C6 E96J 6:E96C HC@E6 @C >2C<65 5@H?
La Porte County Hazmat specializes in the chemical side of an emergency

4 weeks ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

La PORTE COUNTY — When people think of first responders, most tend to think of firefighters, police and emergency medical services, but there is one type often not thought about – hazardous material responders. La Porte County has one such team – the La Porte County Hazmat Team. kAm|256 FA @7 `d :?5:G:5F2=D 7C@> 24C@DD E96 4@F?EJ – >2?J @7 H9@> D6CG6 @E96C 42A24:E:6D DF49 2D G@=F?E66C 7:C67:89E6CD @C H@C< 2D :?5FDEC:2= H@C<6CD – E96J CF? 23@FE a__ 42==D 2 J62C 2?5 H@C< H:E9:? E96 4@F?EJ E@ 4@?E2:?
Plans for Fedder's Alley playground moving forward

1 month ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — The schematics for the proposed all-inclusive Fedder’s Alley Playground are nearing completion. According to a presentation provided by Principal Joel Baldin of Hitchcock Design Group, during the Michigan City Park Board’s May 21 meeting, 95 percent of the documents are completed. kAm%96 A=2? :D E@ 8@ @FE E@ 3:5 27E6C H@C< HC2AD FA :? E96 ?6IE 76H H66<D[ H9:49 H:== 56E6C>:?6 4@?DECF4E:@? 27E6CH2C5]k^AmkAm|:49:82? r:EJ !2C<D $FAE] $92??@? t2D@? D2:5 E96J 2C6 DE:== :?
MC Council waives building permit, inspection fees for St. Stans

1 month ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — The city has waived fees associated with work on a Michigan City church. The Michigan City Common Council passed a resolution during their May 20 meeting waiving the permit and inspection fees for the first phase of repairs at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, which totaled an anticipated amount not to exceed $15,490. kAmw@H6G6C[ E96 d\a 564:D:@? E@ A2DD :E H2D 4@?E6DE65 3J 4@?46C?D C682C5:?8 |:49:82? r:EJ’D 7:?2?4:2= D:EF2E:@?] pE\=2C86 r@F?4:=>2?
City approves crosswalk signage near schools

1 month ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Crosswalk signage is set to be placed near two schools in Michigan City. The Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety, during their May 19 meeting, heard two requests for signage, one for crosswalk signage near Marsh and Queen of All Saints schools and another for “No Parking” and pavement striping on the south side of Harrison Street. kAmq@2C5 >6>36CD 2AAC@G65 E96 4C@DDH2=< D:8?286 3FE E23=65 E96 “}@ !2C<:?8” D:8?286 F?E:= E96 ?6IE >66E:?8[ H96? DEF5:6D 36EH66?
MCJROTC instructor recognized with DAR award

1 month ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Cadets in the Michigan City High School Marine Corps JROTC and their instructor, Maj. Tom McGrath, were honored with awards for their service to their community. McGrath, on May 15 at Michigan City High School, received the Community Service Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Presented by representatives of the Miriam Benedict Chapter of DAR, the award is given to those who perform voluntary service at a local level.