Ric Federighi

Illinois Man and Indiana Woman Sentenced Respectively to 70 Months and 16 Months in Prison For Selling Unapproved Drugs in Interstate Commerce SOUTH BEND – Yesterday, Matthew J. Kawa, 48 years old, of Grant Park, Illinois, and his sister Jennifer L. Stechkober, 32 years old, of Michigan City, Indiana, were sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to introducing unapproved new drugs into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud and mislead, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred. Additionally, Kawa pled guilty to illegally importing merchandise into the United States. Kawa was sentenced

Barbara Lingus, 92, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at 12:45 am in Brickyard Healthcare Center, La Porte, IN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN with Brother Shaun Gray CSC officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Contributions may be made to the Michiana Humane Society, 722 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, IN 46360 . To sign a guest book and leave condolences online visit our web

PORTER AND LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will have additional lane and road closures on State Road 2 starting in the next two weeks. On or after Monday, August 10, State Road 2 will be reduced to one lane between C.R. 600 N and Old S.R. 2 for a bridge deck overlay preventive maintenance project over CSX Railroad. Temporary signals will be installed to direct traffic, and the road will be reduced to one lane through late October. State Road 2 will fully close to traffic at the southern

The Michigan City Police Department is hosting National Night Out tonight beginning at 5:00 p.m. “National Night Out is an opportunity to strengthen relationships, build trust, and bring law enforcement and the community together in a positive and welcoming environment,” MCPD said on their Facebook page. “Bring the family, meet the people who serve our community, and help us continue building strong police-community partnerships.” See the flyer for additional details.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Board-certified endocrinologist and internal medicine physician Hasan Qutob, MD, FAEC, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Michigan City. Dr. Qutob earned his medical degree from Damascus University in Syria. He completed internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. His clinical interests include diabetes, thyroid disease and calcium metabolism. In addition to English, Dr. Qutob is also fluent in Arabic. Dr. Qutob is accepting new patients for in-person and virtual visits

The Indiana DNR released the following news release regarding “Hunting of Bobcats and Increase in Statewide Season Quota”: The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened its second public comment period for proposed changes to the bobcat season rule. This is the last comment period before the NRC votes to adopt, reject, or modify the proposed changes. Proposed changes include adding hunting in addition to trapping and increasing the season quota to 400 bobcats. Public comments can be submitted online through Aug. 27 by going to IN.gov/nrc/rules/rulemaking-docket and clicking on the link to submit comments under “Rule Name: Hunting of

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Registration will open on Wednesday, August 19 at noon (Central), for fall art classes and workshops for kids, teens and adults at Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA). LCA’s fall 2026 education lineup includes a wide variety of engaging classes for every age and skill level. Adult classes include: Abstract Painting I & II Building Foundations of Art Sandcastle Writers Mixed Media Mornings Contemporary Art: Can Art Heal the World? LCA’s youth classes offer a vibrant mix of creative opportunities, including Exploring Watercolor and Character Design. We’re also excited to introduce two new workshops for teens 16+ and adults: Thinking Inside and

Michigan City Area Schools is reminding residents that middle and high school orientations are going on this morning and open houses are next Monday and Tuesday. MCAS gave the following note: *Barker Middle School orientation Thursday now begins at 7:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. *Lake Hills Elementary School‘s open house will now end at 5:30 p.m. rather than 6:00 p.m. Please contact your school’s office with any questions.

In Lake County, an INDOT contractor will begin an intersection improvement project at State Road 2 and the west junction of State Road 55 on or after Wednesday, August 12. State Road 55 will be closed to the north of State Road 2 to 179th Pl during construction, with no access to State Road 2. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 231, I-65 and State Road 2. State Road 2 will remain one lane in each direction at the intersection, but travel lanes will be narrowed and shifted south to make room for the work

The Michigan City Art League is pleased to announce its Fall session of classes. The Art League is dedicated to offering a variety of art classes taught by local artists that are affordable for the public. Annual membership dues are $25, and each semester class fee (for 12 weeks of classes) is $35. Classes are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 till 9:00PM in the cafeteria at Queen of All Saints Catholic School,which can be accessed through the parking lot behind the school (1715 E Barker Ave), Michigan City. Membership and class fees may be paid to the Art League,