Ric Federighi

Chesterfield, Michigan City

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American Legion Post 451 Rebuilds After Financial Mismanagement: From Crisis to Accountability and Renewal

1 week ago | wimsradio.com | Ric Federighi

Michigan City, IN — May 28, 2025 — American Legion Post 451 is proud to announce a significant recovery and reform effort following a period of financial misconduct that nearly crippled the Post. Thanks to decisive leadership, community support, and enhanced accountability, the Post has weathered the crisis and emerged more secure and transparent.
LANE CLOSURES - U.S. 20 in La Porte County

1 week ago | wimsradio.com | Ric Federighi

Lane closures will be in place for approximately two days on U.S. 20 between State Road 39 and Fail Rd beginning on or after Wednesday, May 28. The right outside lanes will be closed in each direction, and no left turns will be permitted within the work zone. These closures are for utility work ahead of long-term construction in this location.
PAIR ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY

1 week ago | wimsradio.com | Ric Federighi

On May 26 at 12:17 PM, deputies responded to a residence located in the 6900 north block of CR 525 West in reference to a burglary-in progress. Two subjects had been found on the property by the homeowner. Deputies arrived and began to gather information from the victim. Shortly thereafter, the two subjects were taken into custody. They were identified as 39- year-old Keri L. KOHN of Michigan City and 37-year-old Gregory J. NOVAK of La Porte.
Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) and the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation Event

1 week ago | wimsradio.com | Ric Federighi

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) and the Lindsey O’Brien Kesling (LOK) Wishing Tree Foundation are proud to present the 12th annual LOK Young Artists Expo on Friday, June 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. (Central) at LCA as part of their free First Friday programming. This celebratory evening of creativity brings together some of the region’s most talented young artists, performers and arts education partners.
Marquette Announces 16 Summa Cum Laude Graduates Amongst Class of 2025

1 week ago | wimsradio.com | Ric Federighi

16 Seniors Projected to Record 4.00 GPAs or Higher; 53-Member Cohort to Graduate with 1,427 Dual CreditsSixteen students have earned summa cum laude honors as part of Marquette Catholic’s esteemed Class of 2025. The 16 seniors comprise a graduating class of 53 students, who will have diplomas conferred upon them on Wednesday, June 11th inside the Richard & Louise Scholl Student Center.
Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” has died at 77

1 week ago | wimsradio.com | Ric Federighi

Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded “Hang On Sloopy,” had a hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and earned a Grammy Award for producing “Weird Al” Yankovic’s debut album, has died. He was 77. Derringer died Monday in in Ormond Beach, Florida, according to a Facebook announcement from his caretaker, Tony Wilson. No cause of death was announced.
Franciscan Health WorkingWell celebrates 20th anniversary

1 week ago | wimsradio.com | Ric Federighi

Franciscan Health WorkingWell is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The program offers comprehensive occupational health services to businesses and industry. Franciscan first introduced WorkingWell in June 2005 as a regional initiative. Since then, the program has grown to encompass 18 WorkingWell offices in northwest Indiana, central Indiana, western Indiana and the south Chicago suburbs. Growth and innovation have been key components of the program.
MCHS MCJROTC Honors Fallen Heroes

1 week ago | wimsradio.com | Ric Federighi

Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer, a time for beaching and barbecuing. The cadets of the Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) know the true meaning of the day – to honor those who died in the service of our country. The JROTC provided the Color Guard for the Michigan City Memorial Day Parade and for the Memorial Ceremony at the Greenwood Cemetery. Cadets also helped place flags on veterans’ graves at the cemetery.
NFL’s Braden Fiske to be Patriotic Parade Grand Marshal for the Michigan City Parade

1 week ago | wimsradio.com | Ric Federighi

Michigan City native and NFL superstar Braden Fiske will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Michigan City Patriotic Parade being held on June 28, then host a Family Fun Day at Ames Field following the parade. “It’s an honor to be named Grand Marshal of the Michigan City Patriotic Parade,” said Fiske. “This city means everything to me. It’s where I grew up, where I learned the value of community, and where I first learned how to dream big.
𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 -from the La Porte County Sheriff's Office

1 week ago | wimsradio.com | Ric Federighi

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are investigating the circumstances of three adults found deceased inside a residence located in the 5600 west block of CR 250 North. Afternoon Shift Patrol Deputies responded to the residence on Sunday evening for a welfare check and made the discovery shortly after arriving. The early stages of the investigation have determined this was an isolated incident and there is / was no immediate public safety threat.