Jeff Mayes

Jan 25, 2024 | lpheralddispatch.com | Jeff Mayes

MICHIGAN CITY – State officials say the annual Point in Time Count of the homeless provides valuable data to gauge progress in helping them and determine what still needs to be done, but one local participant said data is the least important part of the effort. On Wednesday night, volunteers in Michigan City and La Porte bundled up for the PIT Count.

Nov 2, 2023 | lpheralddispatch.com | Jeff Mayes

MICHIGAN CITY — While complete closure of the U.S. Coast Guard station in Michigan City seems to have been avoided for now, plans for a partial closure could still be devastating to the region — economically and in terms of potential loss of life, officials say. "We are very concerned to learn of the possibility of any reduction in funding or a potential shutdown of the Michigan City-based Coast Guard Station," said Jack Arnett, CEO of the La Porte County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Oct 25, 2023 | lpheralddispatch.com | Jeff Mayes

MICHIGAN CITY – Michigan City Police are conducting a "full-court press" to find the driver who fatally struck a popular local woman with a vehicle outside a bar more than three years ago, hoping to file charges before time runs out. While police say they've exhausted all leads and ruled out all suspects so far, they're still hoping someone will come forth with information on whoever caused the death of 46-year-old Tara Stevens in September 2020. kAmpE E96 D2>6 E:>6[ E96 :?G6DE:82E:@?

Oct 2, 2023 | lpheralddispatch.com | Jeff Mayes

MICHIGAN CITY — As hundreds of luminarias glowed softly in front of the Michiana Humane Society, dozens of animal lovers watched in silence, some holding back tears, others clinging to loved ones or pets — to mourn those who no longer light up their lives. On Sept. 28, over 75 people, along with shelter staff, volunteers and board members, attended the Remember Me Thursday ceremony.

Sep 29, 2023 | lpheralddispatch.com | Jeff Mayes

WESTVILLE — Historic. Transformative. Lifechanging. A proud moment. A win-win for Westville and Michigan City. The superlatives were flowing Thursday as Gov. Eric Holcomb and officials of the Indiana Department of Correction broke ground on the most expensive public building project in state history. kAmx? 2 7:6=5 @77 r#\e__$[ ;FDE D@FE9 @7 E96 (6DEG:==6 r@CC64E:@?2= u24:=:EJ[ E96J 46=63C2E65 E96 DE2CE @7 4@?DECF4E:@? E@ C6A=246 E96 28:?8 724:=:EJ[ 2?5 E96 6G6? @=56C x?5:2?2 $E2E6 !C:D@? :?