The Herald-Dispatch

The Herald-Dispatch is a daily publication based in Northwest Indiana. It caters to readers throughout La Porte County and also covers certain areas of Porter County and Southwest Michigan.

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Liability insurance now needed for cash bars at MC Parks

1 day ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — The city has tightened up language in its rental agreements for those seeking to use park facilities for events where alcohol is served. Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board members approved additional language in the rental agreements at Krueger Memorial Hall and the Michigan City Senior Center, requiring those hosting weddings and parties to have general liability and liquor liability insurance within their contracts if they have cash bars.
Knapp celebrates new all-inclusive playgrounds

2 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Knapp Elementary School has opened two new playgrounds for all to have the opportunity to enjoy. Michigan City Area Schools [MCAS] officials and other dignitaries cut the ceremonial ribbon to Knapp’s “All In” clusive Playgrounds on May 6. The work was part of a plan to install all-inclusive playgrounds at six of the eight elementary schools within the school district. kAm~77:4:2==J 4@>A=6E65 :?
Housing TIF approved for Tryon Meadow

2 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Michigan City officials have approved the creation of the city’s first housing TIF. In an 8-0 vote, with At-Large Councilman Don Przybylinski absent, members of the Michigan City Common Council approved a declaratory resolution and economic development plan in connection to the Tryon Meadow Economic Development Area during their May 6 meeting. kAmpE\{2C86 r@F?4:=>2? qCJ2?E s23?6J[ H9@ 2FE9@C65 E96 C6D@=FE:@?[ 6IA=2:?65 E9:D H2D E@ 4C62E6 2 9@FD:?8 %xu ,%2I x?4C6>6?E u:?2?4:?8.
Tryon Meadows project moves forward

3 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — A new housing development in Michigan City is moving forward. The Michigan City Common Council, at its May 6 meeting, unanimously approved two ordinances regarding the Tryon Meadow Economic Development Area. kAm%96 7:CDE @C5:?2?46 2FE9@C:K65 E96 :DDF2?46 @7 E96 4:EJ’D E2I23=6 64@?@>:4 56G6=@A>6?E E2I :?4C6>6?E C6G6?F6 3@?5D 7@C G2C:@FD AC@;64ED :? E96 2C62[ H9:=6 E96 D64@?5 2>6?565 E96 |:49:82?
Here comes the Boom(field): Tri-Township senior sweeps jumps, is school's first boys PCC champion since 2006

4 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Jim Peters

KOUTS -- After six long jumps and eight high jumps, Chayse Boomfield didn't have much lift left. "Even on my second attempt at six foot, I was toast," he said. "I didn't think I was going to clear it. My legs were done from the long jump."kAm(:E9 @?6 H:?\@C\E:6 ECJ =67E[ E96 %C:\%@H?D9:A D6?:@C >FDE6C65 ;FDE 6?@F89 DAC:?8 E@ 4=62C d 766E[ `` :?496D 2?5 D6:K6 7:CDE A=246 @FEC:89E :?
Getting over the hump: South Central downs Hebron to clinch share of PCC round-robin title

4 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Jim Peters

UNION MILLS -- In recent years, there's been a pretty clear hierarchy in Porter County Conference softball. "It's always been Hebron, Boone and us," Tony Wallace said. kAm$@ H9:=6 E96 $2E6==:E6D 92G6 366? 2 4@?D:DE6?E 4@?E6?56C @G6C E96 =2DE 564256[ E96 w2H<D 2?5 (@=G6D 92G6 366? 2 C68F=2C ?6>6D:D[ AC@G:5:?8 2??F2= @3DE24=6D E@ $@FE9 r6?EC2=VD A2E9 E@ 2 E:E=6]k^AmkAmQxEVD 288C2G2E:?8 3642FD6 E96JVG6 8@E 8@@5 A=2J6CD[Q E96 $r 4@249 D2:5] Q(6 42? H:? 2== E96 D64E:@?2=D[ C68:@?2=D[ D6>:DE2E6D :?
South Central's Gulab

4 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Jim Peters

KOUTS -- It only took one try at the long jump to persuade Karsten Gulab to pursue the high jump. "I didn't even make it in the pit," the South Central junior said. kAmq2D65 @? E96 C6DF=ED[ E96 564:D:@? EFC?65 @FE E@ 36 2 8@@5 @?6] p C68:@?2= BF2=:7:6C H9@ 4=62C65 d\a 2D 2 D@A9@>@C6[ vF=23 3682? E@FC?2>6?E D62D@? H:E9 2 H:? :? $2EFC52JVD !@CE6C r@F?EJ r@?76C6?46 492>A:@?D9:A[ H96C6 c\`_ 62C?65 96C 7:CDE A=246[ 658:?8 E@A\D66565 2?5 EH@\E:>6 492>A:@?
La Porte County Sports Roundup

4 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Jim Peters

Swan Lake hosting nationals: Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth will host the 2025 NJCAA Division II National Championship on its Black Course for a record seventh time since 2012 and for the next four straight years. The NJCAA's Division 2 is its largest division in terms of teams and players. The tournament will feature 22 teams of five in addition to 18 individuals competing for the championship. A team title and an individual title will be awarded.
Warriors Timberwolves Basketball

5 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Carlos Gonzalez |Carlos González

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MCHS cheerleaders first to sign to D1 school

6 days ago | lpheralddispatch.com | Donavan Barrier

MICHIGAN CITY — Two local student-athletes are creating a legacy after signing on with Indiana University-Bloomington as members of the co-ed cheerleading team for the 2025-26 season. Khushi Patel and Jaden Wilson, Michigan City High School (MCHS) seniors, are the first cheerleaders in Michigan City history to sign with a Division 1 school. kAm“xE’D 2 5C62> 4@>6 ECF6[” D2:5 !2E6=[ H96?